Ellie speaks with Graham about how his son’s conditions and his own physical challenges raised his awareness of the issues people with disability can face and motivates him to help others.

• Watch the full video on the APM website

Chapters

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:02) - Changing careers
• (02:18) - Developing hip condition
• (05:30) - Hobbies
• (06:56) - Son’s experience with disability
• (11:32) - Disability awareness and advocacy
• (17:16) - Vulnerability and empathy

This podcast was recorded on the Country of the Gadigal people and produced on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja.

APM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to their Elders past and present

Ellie Cole's Couch: Amplify your inclusion is produced by APM.

APM is a global health and human services provider enabling better lives through employment, workplace, health and wellbeing, disability and aged care services.

Learn more at apm.net.au.

In this episode, Ellie speaks with Lorna, an Employment Consultant at APM, who uses her lived experience with Parkinson's disease to support others with a disability or health condition.

• Watch the full video on the APM website

Chapters

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:31) - Dad’s experience with diabetes
• (04:22) - Moving to Australia
• (06:18) - Getting diagnosed with Parkinson’s
• (10:48) - Opening the door for others at APM
• (13:26) - How disability changed Lorna’s perspective
• (17:29) - Impact of hiring people with disability

This podcast was recorded and produced on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja.

APM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to their Elders past and present.

Ellie Cole's Couch: Amplify your inclusion is produced by APM.

APM is a global health and human services provider enabling better lives through employment, workplace, health and wellbeing, disability and aged care services.

Learn more at apm.net.au

Ellie meets Christine, a business manager for APM who found strength after suffering the loss of her daughter, and despite her own health concerns, is passionate about empowering others.

• Watch the full video on the APM website

Chapters

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:29) - Growing up in Armidale NSW
• (02:54) - Having a child with disability
• (07:28) - The impact of losing a child
• (10:32) - Helping people at APM
• (12:01) - Living with disability
• (14:34) - Applying lived experience at work
• (17:06) - The difference an inclusive workplace makes
• (18:39) - Working with local communities

APM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to their Elders past and present.

Ellie Cole's Couch: Amplify your inclusion is produced by APM.

APM is a global health and human services provider enabling better lives through employment, workplace, health and wellbeing, disability and aged care services.

Learn more at apm.net.au.