Stories
We have published a number of stories from Antipoverty Centre surveys, the Australian Unemployed Workers’ Union review app, news media and other sources on this site and will be adding to these over time to create an archive of material demonstrating the harms caused by “mutual” obligations and employment services providersCompliance with “mutual” obligations is enforced by outsourced employment se....
APM review, anonymous, 2 June 2023
No privacy to discuss sensitive personal information.
APM caseworker jokes about suicide
I asked if she was making a joke about my suicide attempt, which is in…
Staff review: Unrealistic expectations and targets
Not enough training provided to do the job
AimBig review, anonymous, 8 May 2023
Inept.
Staff review: Bullying and harassment is tolerated
Upper management target staff and misuse the power of their position.
APM review, anonymous, 20 June 2023
I specifically recall being called an “arrogant prick” for asserting my rights.
Employment services survey
The Punishment for Profit report is based on hundreds of responses to surveys conducted by the Antipoverty Centre. This research is ongoing. If you are in Workforce Australia, Disability Employment Services or a similar program, we welcome any information you are able to share about your experiences.