Lived experience volunteer – expression of interest

Location: Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia

Cerebral Palsy Alliance invites you to join as a Lived Experience Volunteer. As a volunteer, you will share your lived experience and knowledge of cerebral palsy and similar disabilities to help shape our organisation's vision and support the community.

• Share your lived experience and knowledge through a range of means to contribute to the overall vision of the organization.
• Help shape strategic direction by embedding lived experience into activities.
• Communicate ideas using preferred communication methods, independently or with support.

• Openness and authenticity – willingness to share relevant aspects of your lived experience when appropriate.
• Ability to communicate your ideas using preferred communication methods.
• Professional conduct that reflects our values of passion, authenticity, ethical behaviour, respect, curiosity and courage.

• Share your lived experience to influence what we do.
• Purpose, personal and professional growth.
• Make a positive contribution to the cerebral palsy community.
• Support for career change, new experiences and social connections.
• Develop confidence and new skills.

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or equivalent).
• Working with Children Check (NSW) or the equivalent check in your state or territory.
• Pre-existing injuries or illnesses that may impact your ability to volunteer – we will consider reasonable adjustments.

We encourage vaccination against COVID‐19. We keep the workplace smoke‐free and support an inclusive environment for volunteers with diverse lived experiences.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a child‐safe organisation and an equal‐opportunity employer. The organisation upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability and supports a diverse workforce.