Lived Experience Volunteer – Expression of Interest

Location

Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community as a Lived Experience Volunteer to make a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Share your lived experience voice 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 people from a diverse range of backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Lived Experience Volunteer roles include sharing your unique lived experience. We are a better organisation when we have people with lived experience embedded in our activities to help shape our strategic direction. Embedding the voices of lived experience ensures we are an informed, responsive, inclusive and co-designed organisation.

Details of the role :

The purpose of this role is to share your lived experience and knowledge of Cerebral Palsy and similar disabilities through a range of means to contribute to the overall vision of Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Your skills and lived experience will contribute to making a difference for people living with Cerebral Palsy, similar conditions and their families.

What you could bring to the role:

Openness & authenticity: A willingness to comfortably share relevant aspects of your lived experience when appropriate

The ability to communicate your ideas using preferred communication methods, either independently or with support

Have an ability to conduct yourself in a manner that demonstrates our Values of being Passionate, Ethical, Respectful, Curious and Courageous

Benefits of the role:

Share your lived experience to help shape what we do at Cerebral Palsy Alliance

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

Dates & Times:

Varies depending on your role and availability

Role requirements :

The following checks may be required depending on your role:

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check (NSW) or the equivalent check in your home state or territory

* 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 . 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 adjustments or assistance to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process, please contact Sophie Marmont on sophie.marmont@cerebralpalsy.org.au or 02 99758405.