HABIT-ILE (Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity) is a two-week goal directed training program designed specifically for children and teens with cerebral palsy and similar conditions.

The program focuses on skills that children and teens need for everyday function, including eating, dressing and moving, with particular emphasis on using two hands otherwise known as bimanual therapy.

Developed in Belgium in 2011, HABIT-ILE leverages the latest science in neuroplasticity and is clinically proven to provide lasting and significant functional improvement.

HABIT-ILE provides 63 hours of one-on-one therapy in a fun group environment across 9 days (7 hours a day) plus up to 7 hours pre and post assessment. A total of 73 hours of individualised therapy.

HABIT-ILE uses a motor-learning-based approach to care, leisure and productivity goals through highly structured, daily, practice. During the intervention, activities and tasks are progressively graded toward more complex bimanual coordination for the arms and hands, and increasing demands of the legs and balance systems.

This volunteering opportunity will be best suited to students studying Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.

Dates & Times:

• Dates: Week 1: 12–16 January 2026 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Week 2: 19–23 January 2026
• Times: 9am - 4pm

Tasks & Responsibilities: Contribute to an engaging, goal oriented and strength-based group dynamic Support kids 1:1 to engage with goal directed therapy Help with set up and pack down for activities Not to assist with duties associated with the direct care of clients unless training has been provided i.e. mealtime assistance, personal care, lifting and positioning, medication or providing transport You will be supervised by both an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist

Role requirements:

• 16 years and above
• NDIS Worker Screening
• Working with Children Check (NSW)

Please contact the Volunteer Team on volunteer@cerebralpalsy.org.au for instructions on how to apply.