Volunteer - Therapy Assistant

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globalcentre ofexpertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community ofvolunteers to make a difference to the lives of peoplewithcerebral 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 championequitable opportunities. We welcome interest fromvolunteers 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 ourLifestyles,sports and accommodation clients, or gaining experience in our corporate services. 

Details of the role:

HABIT-ILE (Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity) is a two-week goal directed training program designed specifically for children and teens with cerebral palsy and similar conditions.  

The program focuses on skills that children and teens need for everyday function, including eating, dressing and moving, with particular emphasis on using two hands otherwise known as bimanual therapy.  

Developed in Belgium in 2011, HABIT-ILE leverages the latest science in neuroplasticity and is clinically proven to provide lasting and significant functional improvement. 

HABIT-ILE provides 70 hours of one-on-one therapy in a fun group environment across 10 days (7 hours a day) plus up to 7 hours pre and post assessment. A total of 77 hours of individualised therapy. 

HABIT-ILE uses a motor-learning-based approach to care, leisure and productivity goals through highly structured, daily, practice. During the intervention, activities and tasks are progressively graded toward more complex bimanual coordination for the arms and hands, and increasing demands of the legs and balance systems.    

Benefits of Volunteering 

• Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professionalgrowth 

• Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsycommunity 

• Support you to make a career change, explore new experiences and make newsocialconnections

• Develop confidence and build newskills 

• Gain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similarconditions 

Dates & Times:

Dates: 7th September 2026 - 18th September 2026

Times: 8:30am - 1:00pm

Training: Volunteers will need to complete an online training module which will be made available on 31st August 2026   

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to an engaging, goal oriented and strength-based group dynamic 

• Support kids 1:1 to engage with goal directed therapy 

• Help with set up and pack down for activities 

• 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 

• You will be supervised by both an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist 

Role requirements: 

• 16 years and above 

• NDIS Worker Screening 

• Working with Children Check (NSW) 

*Important information:  

Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currentlyseeking, or havesought, medical treatment for which you think mayimpact your ability tovolunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engagingvolunteerswith diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may berequired tosupport you in the recruitment process,and to be successful and safeat CPA.

 Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of ourclients 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 areachild safe organisation and all workers are responsibleto 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 toenable you to equitablyparticipate in the recruitmentprocess please contactChristopher O'Neill onvolunteer@cerebralpalsy.org.au.