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Volunteer StrokeSafe Speaker/s (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, Queenstown and others)

Stroke Foundation - National Office
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About the organisation

It is estimated there are more than 475,000 Australians living with the effects of stroke. Despite public misperception, stroke is largely preventable, it is highly treatable, and survivors can make a good recovery with the appropriate rehabilitation and community support.

Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent, treat and beat stroke. We stand alongside stroke survivors and their families, healthcare professionals and researchers. We build community awareness and foster new thinking and innovative treatments. We support survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke. We are the voice of stroke in Australia and we work to:

  • Raise awareness of the risk factors, signs of stroke and promote healthy lifestyles.
  • Improve treatment for stroke to save lives and reduce disability.
  • Improve life after stroke for survivors.
  • Encourage and facilitate stroke research.
  • Advocate for initiatives to prevent, treat and beat stroke.
  • Raise funds from the community, corporate sector and government to continue our mission.

About the program

The Stroke Foundation’s Brand and Community Engagement program aims to raise the profile of stroke as a major health issue and the role of the Stroke Foundation in fighting it.

A key component is stroke prevention and awareness activities. StrokeSafe presentations are offered across Australia to community groups, workplaces and as part of special events. Talks are delivered by trained volunteers to groups to raise awareness of what stroke is, how to reduce stroke risk, how to recognise the signs of stroke (using the F.A.S.T. test) and what services are provided by the Stroke Foundation. Training and presentation resources are provided to ensure StrokeSafe presentations are delivered consistently across Australia.

Stroke Foundation volunteers also assist in delivering a number of community events and programs nationally and within specific states including:

  • Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check

  • National Stroke Week (August)

  • Education sessions at health and wellness events

  • Displays at other community events such as shopping centres or festivals.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Complete an average of 10 events/presentations per calendar year in your local area
  • Proactively promote presentations within your local community and encourage a variety of groups to host a presentation, especially those in priority areas (regional locations).

  • Deliver endorsed messages in StrokeSafe presentations in a consistent and approved manner

  • Distribute any resources relevant to each presentation

  • Assist with specific Stroke Foundation events. Duties may include greeting and marshalling attendees, assisting with questionnaires, distributing information and being a media Ambassador

  • Process any relevant reimbursement claims in a timely manner including providing any required supporting material

  • Notify manager of any issues in a prompt manner or any if your availability changes

  • Other duties as required

  • Note – volunteers are not permitted to give any medical advice or answer any questions that are medical in nature

Program targets/objectives

By participating as a volunteer, you will support the local state team and the national Brand and Community Engagement team to deliver agreed work plans and educate Australians about stroke.

Your background, skills and experience

  • Good verbal communication skills to deliver clear information to community groups
  • Willingness to learn and become familiar with content of StrokeSafe presentation

  • Basic computer literacy and a willingness to learn

  • Majority of talks occur during business hours, therefore availability during these hours would be highly regarded

  • Ability to work with others and understand the perspectives of others

  • Enthusiastic, confident and a positive outlook

  • Punctual and well presented

  • National Police Check required

  • No prior experience required

The Stroke Foundation embraces cultural diversity and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from all cultural backgrounds to apply.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.