Volunteer - Therapy Assistant
- Support allied health therapy teams working with children and adults.
- Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
- Contribute positively to the Cerebral Palsy community.
Location
Prairiewood, 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:
Our Powered Mobility Group supports people to use a powered wheelchair safely and with confidence.
Working closely with experienced therapists, participants take part in practical activities that develop real-world mobility skills in everyday environments.
The program provides one-to-one support within a small, supportive group. It is suitable for people who are new to powered mobility, as well as those looking to build on their existing skills.
Benefits of volunteering:
Gain hands on experience working with children with cerebral palsy and similar conditions
Witness and contribute to strength and capacity building through evidence-based approaches
Work in a team of experienced health professionals
Collaboratively work towards client goals
Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community
Dates & Times:
Dates: 28 September to 2 October 2026
Times: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Supporting the set up and pack up of the day's events.
Supporting the OT team in supporting the clients navigating the activities and courses throughout the day. (obstacle courses etc)
Observing and liaising with the clients and their families
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 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 contactElaine Young at volunteer@cerebralpalsy.org.au.
Application Close Date: 24/09/2026 11:59 PM
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