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:
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.
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
Benefits of Volunteering
Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professional growth
Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community
Support you to make a career change, explore new experiences and make new social connections
Develop confidence and build new skills
Gain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions
Dates & Times:
Training: Online training access will be given prior to the program (Mandatory)
Dates: 5th January 2026 - 16th January 2026 (excluding weekends)
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Build experience engaging with children with disabilities
Witness and contribute to strength and capacity building through evidence-based approaches
Work in a team of experienced health professionals
Be equipped with a full day of invaluable training before the commencement of the program that you can carry with you for the rest of your endeavours
Collaboratively work towards client goals and see progress over the two weeks
Learn about the variety of services offered by Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Exposure to working in a multidisciplinary team
Habit-ILE would be of special benefit to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy students, but would also be beneficial to any health and education students
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 all volunteers at CPA must be triple vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to their start date. 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.