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.
 
 
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

Creators and Guests

Ellie Cole
Host
Ellie Cole
Ellie Cole is an Australia Paralympic legend and an ambassador for APM.
Lorna
Guest
Lorna
Lorna is an Employment Consultant at APM Employment Services.
Living with Parkinson’s doesn’t define Lorna
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