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Volunteer - HABIT-ILE Little Kids page is loadedVolunteer - HABIT-ILE Little KidsApply locations Kingswood, NSW, Australia time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 11, 2025 (16 days left to apply) job requisition id JR-0000005629LocationKingswood, NSW, AustraliaCerebral 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 .V olunteer opportunities include supporting our allied health therapy teams working with children and adults, supporting our L ifestyles, sports and accommodation clients, or gaining experience in our corporate services.Details of the role :HABIT-ILE Little Kids 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 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. This is a stripped back version of the program designed for pre-school aged children.Benefits of VolunteeringP rovides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professional growthMake a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy communitySupport you to make a career change, explore new experiences and make new social connectionsDevelop confidence and build new skillsGain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditionsDates & Times:Dates: 11th August 2025 - 22nd August 2025 (excluding weekends)Times: 8:30am - 1:00pmTasks & Responsibilities:Contribute to an engaging, goal oriented and strength-based group dynamicSupport kids 1 : 1 to engage with g oal directed therapyHelp with set up and pack down for activitiesNot 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 transportYou will be supervised by both an Occupational Therapist and PhysiotherapistRole requirements :16 years and aboveNDIS Worker ScreeningWorking 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 s tudents and volunteers . As such we encourage all volunteers be vaccinated against COVID-19 . C erebral 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 ApplyPlease 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: 10/08/2025 11:59 PMAbout UsCerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy.Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services. #J-18808-Ljbffr