Ellie Cole's Couch: Amplify your inclusion

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Join Australian Paralympic legend and APM Ambassador Ellie Cole as she explores disability and inclusion in the workplace. In a special limited-run series, Ellie sits down with team members from across APM to discuss how their own experience of disability helps them make a difference for other people. She also speaks with some of APM's people and partners about the impact of hiring employees with disability, with advice for how employers can support inclusion and diversity in their business. Ellie Cole's Couch 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. This podcast was recorded on the Country of the Gadigal people and on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. It was also 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.

  1. 12/05/2025

    Customised employment with Will

    Ellie speaks with Will, Local Area Coordination Support Officer with the employment project at APM Communities.   They discuss the challenges and success he has had finding employment as a person with autism.   Watch the full video on the APM website  Chapters (00:00) - Intro (01:18) - Childhood (03:21) - Career journey (06:04) - Working a person with autism (08:16) - Inclusion at work (09:24) - Customised Employment (14:27) - Getting started with customised employment (17:27) - Impact of employment supports   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.

    21 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    Breaking down barriers with Bree

    In this episode, Ellie speaks with Bree, an employment consultant at APM, about the impact of growing up with hearing loss and how it helps her support people with disability to find the right job for them. Watch the full video on the APM website Chapters (00:00) - Intro (03:30) - Discovering hearing impairment (05:11) - Support during school (06:19) - Perspective on disability (08:24) - Supporting people with disability (09:45) - What does a disability employment consultant do? (16:02) - Breaking down barriers with employers   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.

    20 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    Creating Accessible Systems with Els

    Ellie speaks with Els, a business analyst with APM Employment Services, about how she helps create accessible systems for people with disability, while living with disability herself.   Watch the full video on the APM website  Chapters (00:00) - Phonological dyslexia (03:31) - Support at school (06:33) - Joining APM (10:36) - Creating accessible systems (12:55) - Working for an inclusive organisation   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.

    17 min

  4. 10/14/2025

    Creating inclusive workplaces for First Nations Australians with Austin

    In this episode, Ellie speaks with Austin, National Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at APM Employment Services. They discuss the opportunities for businesses to benefit from diverse workforces and providing career opportunities for First Nations employees. Watch the full video on the APM website  Chapters (00:00) - Intro (02:02) - Studying in the US (03:21) - Working through discomfort (04:26) - Creating opportunities at APM (06:08) - Employment challenges for First Nations Australians (07:50) - Sharing the responsibility (09:36) - Employment challenges for First Nations Australians with disability (12:09) - How businesses can better support First Nations people (14:28) - Benefits of hiring First Nations Australians (15:56) - Keeping up momentum (17:03) - Suggestions for organisations that are just getting started   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.

    22 min

  5. 09/16/2025

    Disability awareness and advocacy with Graham

    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.

    43 min

  6. 08/25/2025

    Living with Parkinson’s doesn’t define Lorna

    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

    19 min

  7. 07/28/2025

    A daughter's legacy helps to enable better lives with Christine

    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 websiteChapters (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 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.

    21 min
  8. ADHD and turning barriers into a career with Lyndsey

    07/14/2025

    ADHD and turning barriers into a career with Lyndsey

    In this episode, Ellie speaks with Lyndsey - an employment consultant delivering Disability Employment Services at APM. Growing up with ADHD, Lyndsey faced her own set of challenges, but these experiences have become her greatest strengths in her role at APM. Watch the full video on the APM websiteChapters (00:00) - Growing up (02:18) - First jobs (04:46) - Working with children with disability (06:19) - ADHD diagnosis journey (08:53) - Working at APM (13:03) - Bringing ADHD experience to work (14:00) - Explaining disability employment services 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.

    16 min
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Join Australian Paralympic legend and APM Ambassador Ellie Cole as she explores disability and inclusion in the workplace. In a special limited-run series, Ellie sits down with team members from across APM to discuss how their own experience of disability helps them make a difference for other people. She also speaks with some of APM's people and partners about the impact of hiring employees with disability, with advice for how employers can support inclusion and diversity in their business. Ellie Cole's Couch 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. This podcast was recorded on the Country of the Gadigal people and on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. It was also 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.

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