This organisation offers community care for Australia's most common life‐shortening genetic condition that affects the respiratory, digestive and reproductive system because of a malfunction in the exocrine system, responsible for producing saliva, sweat, tears and mucus. It causes the fluids to thicken which leads to irreversible damage of the pancreas and lungs. There are symptoms, including persistent and chronic lung infections, breathing complications, digestive issues, excessive sweating, compromised immune systems, persistent cough and poor absorption of nutrients leading to malnutrition, inability to maintain a healthy weight, diabetes, bone disease and infertility. Lung failure is the major cause of death for someone who has this disease with the average life expectancy of 38 years. There is no cure.
Over 3,500 people across Australia have it. A much wider circle of family, carers, friends, partners, schools and workplaces share the impact of this condition. It is demanding and requires a vigorous regime of daily physiotherapy, multiple medications, frequent medical appointments and hospitalisations for the duration of the person's life.
The organisations mission is to promote awareness of the disease, provide support, advocacy and information to the community, and fund medical research into the fight against it.
The organisations provides a range of programs and services to individuals and families living with it. The Programs and Support Services team, strive to increase community engagement to optimise the physical and emotional wellbeing of our community members. We do this through the provision of practical assistance, social work support, counselling assistance, equipment provision, financial relief programs, advocacy and education. Our organisation also provides time limited funding for families to enjoy and optimise time together as well as emergency accommodation to attend hospital admissions and outpatient appointments.
Our Programs and Support Services staff provide hands on practical support either in person at clinic, in the community, over the phone or via email to best support, the individual circumstances of the person with the disease. We receive referrals from Specialty Services medical staff, community organisations or from people with the disease directly for support and assistance. We offer counselling, education, health coaching, assistance with Centrelink/NDIS/support services, end‐of‐life support, and requests for access to equipment and emergency financial assistance.
Training provided & learning outcomes to be achieved
Event Management & Administration Internship in the non profit sector
We are seeking a part time intern to learn about our largest upcoming fundraising event.
As a member of a small but high functioning team, you will develop skills in the below areas;
Event logistics & management – training in the planning and execution of events and fundraising activities for a non‐profit organisation.
Skill development:
* Planning skills – development of a workplan and reporting back on tasks achieved
* Time management – managing multiple competing tasks and achieving deliverables
* Communication – liaising with different stakeholders to ensure clear expectations before, during and after the event
* Logistics – work across multiple areas to achieve deliverables of the event including site management, suppliers and participants
Microsoft Excel – training in the development of multiple data lists; volunteers, vendors, schools and prospective participants
Skill development:
* Research – using multiple platforms to source information
* Accuracy – cleaning CRM data
* Excel – populating and formulating data
E‐ marketing – training in Autopilot and developing eDMS and social media tiles targeted to specific demographics and target lists
Administration Management – training in a range of administrative tasks designed to support senior Events & Fundraising staff
Skill development:
* Organisational skills – ensure resources and equipment are efficiently organised and easily accessible
* Customer Service – Liaising with a range of key stakeholders and participants in regards to minor details to ensure a successful event
Skills or Experience Required
An enthusiasm for learning
Learning Outcome
* Communication
* Team Work
* Data Analysis
* Responsibility
* Planning & Organisation
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