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Working with a chronic health condition

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Sean lives with Crohn's disease, smiles in a brown tshirt sat outside

We understand every experience of a health condition is different

Whether it’s diabetes, arthritis or Crohn’s disease, whatever you’re managing, we understand your health challenges are unique.

We also understand there may be differing levels of impact on the type of job or workplace you can succeed in.

That’s why when you chose us for Disability Employment Services (DES) we get to know you and the challenges you face.

You’re not alone

Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability in Australia, affecting an estimated 3.6 million people, or about 15% of the population.

Last year, more than 700 people with arthritis were supported by our DES teams to prepare for, find and stay in employment.

More than 1,200 people with diabetes also came to APM for support, while heart disease and respiratory disorders were also some of the most common conditions with the 11,157 participants who were in the program with a health condition.

At APM, we also know every person who registers for DES support is different. That’s why we get to know and understand you when we start working with you.

We discuss your interests, the type of work you would like to do, and your employment goals.

Then we work together to help you achieve your goals and find the right job for you.

If you're living with a disability, injury, or health condition, and want to explore tailored support to achieve your goals, speak to us today.

Get in touch on 1800 276 276 or register with APM to start your journey.

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11,157 people with chronic health conditions chose APM for Disability Employment Services last year

We've supported people living with:


- Anorexia

- Arthritis

- Asthma

- Atopic dermatitis

- Bronchitis

- Chronic fatigue syndrome

- Chronic obstructive airways disease

- Chronic pain

- Chronic pulmonary heart disease

- Chronic transfusion-dependent anaemia

- Coeliac disease

- Congenital heart disease

- Coronary artery disease

- Crohn's disease

- Cystic fibrosis

- Diabetes

- Diverticular disease

- Eczema

- Emphysema

- Endocrine system dysfunction

- Endometriosis

- Fibromyalgia

- Fragile X syndrome (adult)

- Gallbladder disorders

- Gastroenterological condition

- Gout

- Guillain Barre syndrome

- Gynaecological disorder 

- Haemophilia

- Hepatitis A, B, or C

- HIV/AIDS

- HIV category 3

- Hypertension

- Hyperthyroidism

- Hypothyroidism

- Immunodeficiency

- Infections of the nervous system

- Irritable bowel syndrome

- Kidney disorders

- Klinefelter's syndrome

- Liver disorder

- Lupus

- Lysosomal storage disorder - other

- Migraine

- Morbid obesity

- Motor neurone disease

- Multiple chemical syndrome

- Multiple sclerosis

- Myopathy - other

- Neurometabolic condition

- Oesophageal disorder

- Osteogenesis imperfecta

- Osteomyelitis

- Osteoporosis

- Pancreatic disorder

- Peripheral vascular disease

- Patau syndrome (trisomy 13)

- Phenylketonuria

- Prader-Willi syndrome

- Psoriasis

- Polyarticular course juvenile arthritis

- Renal tract disorders

- Respiratory disorder - other

- Rheumatoid arthritis

- Sjogren-Larsson syndrome

- Spondylosis

- Stomach disorder

- Thalassemia or hemoglobinopathy

- Transplant - organ failure

- Tuberculosis

- Ulcerative colitis

- Urinary incontinence

- Urinary tract disorders incl bladder

- Williams syndrome


Emma's story

Emma had to rebuild her confidence to after having to leave her corporate career to get treatment for endometriosis.

DES participant Emma smiles in her store
Sean's story

When Sean was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2016, it had a huge impact on his life and career. 

DES participant Sean smiles in a brown tshirt
Melissa's story

Melissa doesn’t see her autoimmune disorder as a barrier to employment after she found the perfect job.

DES participant Melissa smiles as she prepares food in the kitchen
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