Volunteer - Therapy Assistant

Location

Roselands, 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

The Getting Ready for School Group helps kids prepare for kindergarten so they are able to meet their learning goals and milestones at primary school.

The program is designed to increase classroom participation across a range of areas including fine motor skills (early handwriting, cutting), social skills (sharing, taking turns, and waiting), attending skills (listening, following instructions and routine) and literacy skills.

Our team of therapists will help prepare your child to learn essential skills and activities so they feel confident and ready to thrive in the classroom.

Benefits Of Volunteering

Volunteers receive hands-on experience in an inclusive group program for children with a disability Give back to the community by helping children with a disability practice practical, social and communication skills required for kindergarten Learn from experienced health professionals Experience the positive impact of a school readiness program on the emotional wellbeing of a child and their family about to start their school journey

Dates & Times

Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October

8.30am to 12.30pm

Tasks & Responsibilities

Work with our clients aged 4-6 years to help them develop the skills required to transition to primary school  Provide support for children with a disability in a group setting Receive support from an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) Support our OT to implement a customised program to suit the specific needs of each child

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 contact Elaine Young on volunteer@cerebralpalsy.org.au

Application Close Date: 24/09/2026 11:59 PM