Volunteer - Therapy Assistant Mighty Kids

Mighty Kids is a breakthrough intensive therapy program for children who experience challenges with hand and gross motor function. Exclusive to Cerebral Palsy Alliance, HABIT-ILE draws on the latest neuroplasticity research, and is clinically proven to provide lasting functional improvement for children with cerebral palsy aged 6-13 years. Using play to engage and motivate children, the program is tailored to each child’s unique interests and goals; whether it’s learning to ride a two-wheel bike, tying shoe laces or independently walking stairs.

NOTE

• As this is an intensive program for children, we require volunteers to be available for a minimum of two days out of the week.

 PROGRAM DATES: 5 day program I Monday 12– Friday 16 January, 2026

TIME: 8.30am - 3.30pm each day 

LOCATION:  Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Tuggerah

VOLUNTEER ROLE

• Volunteers paired with a child and therapist to deliver the intervention
• You will receive regular support and training from experienced PT & OTs
• You will learn about Mighty Kids, incl. motor learning principles + how to structure, scaffold and provide “just right challenge” for children with cerebral palsy.

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Volunteers receive free training + hands on experience in this new and evidence-based therapy approach
• Role is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced paediatric physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• The research Mighty Kids is part of a large clinical randomised trial with opportunities for volunteers to learn about the research project
• Volunteers are welcome to attend both pre and post assessment sessions with participants
• All volunteers will receive a certificate of attendance.

If this role is of interest to you, please email the volunteer team on volunteers@cerebralpalsy.org.au. to find out more about Cerebral Palsy Alliance's Super Learning Intensive programs. 

NOTE - Allied Health Students If you’re an allied health student still studying, a volunteer role like this will support you to gain skills and experience that will be invaluable when you’re ready to take on your first professional role.

*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 the volunteer team on volunteers@cerebralpalsy.org.au