Ellie Cole's Couch: Amplify your inclusion Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/ellie-coles-couch 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. © 2024 Advanced Personnel Management c95c8cef-e473-53b5-80cd-ec77ace5a67e no 7cd77390-403e-11f0-91a4-1761582aae1b Ellie Cole Ellie Cole's Couch: Employer Education Preview Ellie Cole's Couch: Lived Experience Preview en-au Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:01:49 +0800 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800 https://apm.net.au/podcasts https://img.transistorcdn.com/-VQdsAbqozG3QXU-WuNBjNWo8t8wtZthkRj6LJAjsf4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZWI1/MzM4NmVhNGUxMDhh/NGJiMjRhNzc1N2Zi/NGYyMi5qcGc.jpg Ellie Cole's Couch: Amplify your inclusion https://apm.net.au/podcasts episodic APM 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. Join Australian Paralympic legend and APM Ambassador Ellie Cole as she explores disability and inclusion in the workplace. disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity APM marketing@apm.net.au No No Customised employment with Will 11 11 Customised employment with Will full da908206-f06d-46c5-8c8e-5a87e37f3471 https://apm.net.au/iea/about/our-people/apm-team-stories/will-on-disability-inclusion-for-better-business 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.

 

 

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.

]]> 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.

 

 

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.

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:13:08 +0800 APM APM 1289 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.

 

 

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.

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Breaking down barriers with Bree 10 10 Breaking down barriers with Bree full 9b69ed14-5084-41b5-9d5e-42609185c640 https://apm.net.au/iea/about/our-people/apm-team-stories/bree-on-breaking-down-barriers 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.


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.

]]> 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.


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.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:58:48 +0800 APM APM 1188 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.


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.

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Bree Creating Accessible Systems with Els 9 9 Creating Accessible Systems with Els full 854282fe-b8e7-446b-b581-fa5e17e2b805 https://apm.net.au/des/about/our-people/apm-team-stories/els-on-focusing-on-a-person%E2%80%99s-ability,-not-disability 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.

 

 

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.

]]> 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.

 

 

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.

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:15:15 +0800 APM APM 1026 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.

 

 

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.

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Els Creating inclusive workplaces for First Nations Australians with Austin 8 8 Creating inclusive workplaces for First Nations Australians with Austin full 5c1ce321-b886-406f-876b-6a9d8d13896d https://apm.net.au/des/about/our-people/apm-team-stories/austin-on-building-disability-inclusion 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.

 

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.

]]> 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.

 

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.

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:07:36 +0800 APM APM 1331 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.

 

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.

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Austin Bruton Living with Parkinson’s doesn’t define Lorna 6 6 Living with Parkinson’s doesn’t define Lorna full ec1f0174-12c3-4dcf-8f4b-67bd59c2a8b6 https://apm.net.au/des/about/our-people/apm-team-stories/lorna-on-overcoming-the-fear-of-employees-with-disability 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.

 

 

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

]]> 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.

 

 

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

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:13:36 +0800 APM APM 1133 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.

 

 

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

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Lorna A daughter's legacy helps to enable better lives with Christine 5 5 A daughter's legacy helps to enable better lives with Christine full 213b74f1-ac2f-44c4-bc99-f2e762071227 https://apm.net.au/des/about/our-people/ellie-cole/couch-stories/christine-s-daughter-s-legacy-inspires-enabling-better-lives 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.


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

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.

]]> 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.


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

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.

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:19:33 +0800 APM APM 1288 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.


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

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.

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Christine ADHD and turning barriers into a career with Lyndsey 4 4 ADHD and turning barriers into a career with Lyndsey full 95544a73-5147-4cb8-b88d-07f5e2682740 https://apm.net.au/des/about/our-people/apm-team-stories/lyndsey-s-empowering-lives-with-her-adhd-experience 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.


Chapters

  • (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.

]]> 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.


Chapters

  • (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.

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:13:54 +0800 APM APM 964 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.


Chapters

  • (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.

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Lyndsey Disability acceptance and understanding with Fran 3 3 Disability acceptance and understanding with Fran full a6d30874-8eaa-43f2-bc01-6b1dd787888c https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa28ab23 Ellie speaks with Fran, an employment consultant delivering Disability Employment Services at APM.

In this episode, Fran shares how growing up with her brother Peter, who was born profoundly deaf, as well as her own experience with disability, has shaped her passion for disability acceptance and understanding.


Chapters

  • (00:00) - Growing up in small town Australia
  • (03:34) - Fran’s brother Peter
  • (08:13) - Language around disability
  • (09:50) - Joining APM
  • (11:34) - Support at work
  • (14:21) - Anxiety disclosing 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 speaks with Fran, an employment consultant delivering Disability Employment Services at APM.

In this episode, Fran shares how growing up with her brother Peter, who was born profoundly deaf, as well as her own experience with disability, has shaped her passion for disability acceptance and understanding.


Chapters

  • (00:00) - Growing up in small town Australia
  • (03:34) - Fran’s brother Peter
  • (08:13) - Language around disability
  • (09:50) - Joining APM
  • (11:34) - Support at work
  • (14:21) - Anxiety disclosing 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.

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:10:35 +0800 APM APM 1137 Ellie speaks with Fran, an employment consultant delivering Disability Employment Services at APM.

In this episode, Fran shares how growing up with her brother Peter, who was born profoundly deaf, as well as her own experience with disability, has shaped her passion for disability acceptance and understanding.


Chapters

  • (00:00) - Growing up in small town Australia
  • (03:34) - Fran’s brother Peter
  • (08:13) - Language around disability
  • (09:50) - Joining APM
  • (11:34) - Support at work
  • (14:21) - Anxiety disclosing 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.

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Fran Oldham How inclusive hiring helps businesses thrive with Red 2 2 How inclusive hiring helps businesses thrive with Red full 0fb61bc5-4837-4292-8b85-30bb7da5ee43 https://apm.net.au/des/about/our-people/ellie-cole/couch-stories/red-on-partnering-with-apm-to-champion-diversity Ellie speaks with Red, a unit manager at Perth International Airport with Compass Group Australia.

They discuss the impact of championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and Compass Group Australia's partnership with APM.

Chapters

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (01:12) - Starting out with disability recruitment
  • (06:43) - Building support for your team
  • (11:21) - Hiring Michael
  • (13:12) - Advice for employing 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 speaks with Red, a unit manager at Perth International Airport with Compass Group Australia.

They discuss the impact of championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and Compass Group Australia's partnership with APM.

Chapters

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (01:12) - Starting out with disability recruitment
  • (06:43) - Building support for your team
  • (11:21) - Hiring Michael
  • (13:12) - Advice for employing 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.

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:41:19 +0800 APM APM 910 Ellie speaks with Red, a unit manager at Perth International Airport with Compass Group Australia.

They discuss the impact of championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and Compass Group Australia's partnership with APM.

Chapters

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (01:12) - Starting out with disability recruitment
  • (06:43) - Building support for your team
  • (11:21) - Hiring Michael
  • (13:12) - Advice for employing 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.

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Red Visual impairment and accessibility in the community with Ayesha Patterson 1 1 Visual impairment and accessibility in the community with Ayesha Patterson full 744a4db5-85be-4538-b55c-0fbc254aef38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8315a93c Ellie speaks with Ayesha, a community capacity builder with APM Communities who lives with a vision impairment.

They discuss how employers and organisations should embrace the benefits of diversity, by hiring and including people with disability. 

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (01:38) - Going to school with a vision impairment
  • (05:17) - Self-acceptance and sport
  • (09:01) - Princess the seeing eye dog
  • (11:45) - Challenges and misconceptions
  • (13:27) - Finding work with vision impairment
  • (18:44) - Workplace accommodations
  • (20:32) - Basic inclusion tips
  • (22:08) - Accessible communities
  • (25:17) - Advice for employing someone with a vision impairment

Creators & Guests ]]> Ellie speaks with Ayesha, a community capacity builder with APM Communities who lives with a vision impairment.

They discuss how employers and organisations should embrace the benefits of diversity, by hiring and including people with disability. 

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (01:38) - Going to school with a vision impairment
  • (05:17) - Self-acceptance and sport
  • (09:01) - Princess the seeing eye dog
  • (11:45) - Challenges and misconceptions
  • (13:27) - Finding work with vision impairment
  • (18:44) - Workplace accommodations
  • (20:32) - Basic inclusion tips
  • (22:08) - Accessible communities
  • (25:17) - Advice for employing someone with a vision impairment

Creators & Guests ]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 10:50:53 +0800 APM APM 1581 Ellie speaks with Ayesha, a community capacity builder with APM Communities who lives with a vision impairment.

They discuss how employers and organisations should embrace the benefits of diversity, by hiring and including people with disability. 

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (01:38) - Going to school with a vision impairment
  • (05:17) - Self-acceptance and sport
  • (09:01) - Princess the seeing eye dog
  • (11:45) - Challenges and misconceptions
  • (13:27) - Finding work with vision impairment
  • (18:44) - Workplace accommodations
  • (20:32) - Basic inclusion tips
  • (22:08) - Accessible communities
  • (25:17) - Advice for employing someone with a vision impairment

Creators & Guests ]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ayesha Patterson Ellie Cole Ellie Cole's Couch: Employer Education Preview Ellie Cole's Couch: Employer Education Preview trailer 6d6eae94-a3ae-49c3-a309-dcf86213b377 https://share.transistor.fm/s/454bdf76 Join Australian Paralympic legend and APM Ambassador Ellie Cole as she explores disability and inclusion in the workplace.

This special limited-run series starts on Thursday, 15 May 2025.

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

We acknowledge 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.

View the episode transcript.

Creators & Guests

]]> Join Australian Paralympic legend and APM Ambassador Ellie Cole as she explores disability and inclusion in the workplace.

This special limited-run series starts on Thursday, 15 May 2025.

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

We acknowledge 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.

View the episode transcript.

Creators & Guests

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 +0800 APM APM 80 Join Australian Paralympic legend and APM Ambassador Ellie Cole as she explores disability and inclusion in the workplace.

This special limited-run series starts on Thursday, 15 May 2025.

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

We acknowledge 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.

View the episode transcript.

Creators & Guests

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole Ellie Cole's Couch: Lived Experience Preview Ellie Cole's Couch: Lived Experience Preview trailer 46d3efc8-75ba-4171-9c29-f5b66c992caf https://share.transistor.fm/s/dabe7376 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: 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.

Follow APM


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

Click here to view the episode transcript.

Creators & Guests

]]> 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: 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.

Follow APM


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

Click here to view the episode transcript.

Creators & Guests

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 12:09:06 +0800 APM APM 60 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: 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.

Follow APM


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

Click here to view the episode transcript.

Creators & Guests

]]> disability, APM, work, inclusion, accessibility, equity No Ellie Cole