Our Prairiewood therapy team requires 4th year occupational student (OT) volunteers to support their upcoming Treasure Island CIMT program. CIMT is an intensive 9 day program (45 hours one-on-one therapy) for children with hemiplegia or monoplegia. The program is run by experienced OTs who provide quality therapy techniques to help children build their self-esteem, confidence and develop friendships. NOTE

• As this is an intensive program for children, we require volunteers to be available for a minimum of one week with the program
• Attendance to the training session is compulsory for all volunteers
• We may receive a number of Expressions of Interest for this program, and as such there may not be a role available for all applicants
• The running of this CIMT program is pending confirmed attendees - we will notify volunteers of any changes as soon as possible.
• Volunteers will be advised in writing of CPA’s safe operating procedures, and will be required to follow accordingly
• All CPA sites conduct daily temperature checks and visitors/staff/volunteers must answer series of check-list questions on arrival each day

TRAINING: Friday 25 Sept from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at our Prairiewood site (mandatory) PROGRAM: 9 day program I Monday 28 Sept - Friday 9 October, 2020 (excl. Public Holiday Mon 5 Oct) TIME: 9.00am - 3.00pm each day LOCATION:  Cerebral Palsy Alliance, 224 - 244 Restwell Road, Prairiewood

 VOLUNTEER ROLE 

• work with children to deliver the CIMT intervention to improve upper-limb function in children with cerebral palsy (CP)
• support therapists to run play and functional activities designed to improve movement patterns required for daily tasks
• learn about CIMT and CPA’s unique program, Treasure Island, which combines neuroplasticity principles with play to achieve outcomes.

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE 

• receive free training + hands on experience in an evidence-based arm and hand rehabilitation for children with hemiplegia or monoplegia
• gain practical experience that aligns with learning outcomes of your Allied Health course
• experience the real-life impact and outcomes of neuroplasticity research + learn from experienced occupational therapists in a group setting
• receive a certificate of attendance.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Email Nes Kurtonal at  by 11th of September

MORE INFORMATION? to find out more about Super Learning with Treasure Island

NOTE - Allied Health Students If you’re an allied health student, this volunteer role can support you to gain invaluable skills and experience in preparation for your first professional role.

This position is subject to a compulsory Working with Children Check