Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Full job description
Location
Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of volunteers to make a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We welcome interest from volunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Volunteer opportunities include supporting our allied health therapy teams working with children and adults, supporting our Lifestyles, sports and accommodation clients, or gaining experience in our corporate services.
Details of the role:
CPA’s multi-sports program offers the opportunity for kids and teenagers to learn and develop a range of new sports skills and explore new adventures in an inclusive and social environment.
Benefits of Volunteering
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Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professional growth
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Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community
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Support you to make a career change, explore new experiences and make new social connections
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Develop confidence and build new skills
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Gain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions
Dates & Times:
Dates: Monday 13th January to Friday 31st January (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
Times: 8:30am – 4pm
Times: 8:30am – 4pm
Tasks & Responsibilities:
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Contribute to an engaging, goal oriented and strength-based group dynamic
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Support kids to engage with group activities
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Help with set up and pack down for activities
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Not to assist with duties associated with the direct care of clients unless training has been provided i.e. mealtime assistance, personal care, lifting and positioning, medication or providing transport
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Report any incidents or areas of concern to your Supervisor or the Volunteer Coordinator
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Be familiar with emergency and safety procedures
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Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner according to safety guidelines and CPA policies and procedures
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Inform your Supervisor or Volunteer Coordinator of any areas you’re not comfortable doing or skilled to perform in
Role requirements:
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16 years and above
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NDIS Worker Screening
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Working with Children Check (NSW)
- Important information:
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to volunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engaging volunteers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support you in the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe at CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and students and volunteers. As such we encourage all volunteers be vaccinated against COVID-19 . Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the
rights
, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a
child safe
organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply’ to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact Christopher O’Neill on
volunteer@cerebralpalsy.org.au
.
Application Close Date: 12/01/2025 11:59 PM
To apply for this job please visit cpalliance.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.
