Found 24 Health Disability Support, volunteering opportunities in Australia

Ready to make a difference beyond the hospital walls? Join our Escort Service volunteer team! As a Volunteer Escort, you'll provide vital support to patients of the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre as a companion, ensuring they reach their appointments at other healthcare facilities and major hospitals. Ensuring seamless experiences for patients attending appointments and ensures vital support to the clinical teams. Join the incredible volunteer team in delivering compassionate care!

Do you have a heart for assisting and comforting patients during their stay in hospital? Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre as an Inpatient Support Volunteer, you will get the opportunity to assist with inpatients with a variety of tasks, bring comfort to those who need it most, and meet new people. Join our team of dedicated volunteers providing holistic support to our patients and families who are spending time in our hospital.

A Consumer Advisor is a member of our community who can voice a lived experience of health care at Western Health. They participate in committees, focus groups, projects and a range of other activities to ensure the patient perspective is always considered. Consumer Advisors are part of the Western Health community and should reflect the diversity of our community

Are you looking to contribute to your community? We need people like you to help us care for people admitted to our hospitals.

Researchers at NeuRA and UNSW are recruiting for a study to determine if Virtual Reality Walking is effective as a treatment for complete Spinal Cord Injury neuropathic pain. The treatment is home-based so people living anywhere in Australia can participate. Participants can receive a total of $200 for completing all trial activities. All VR equipment is provided!

The helpline was established in 2009, and is the only such service in Australia helping people living with pain. Guides have a personal connection to chronic pain and are able to support callers with chronic pain.

We offer volunteers an opportunity to draw on their diverse range of skills, to enhance the care we provide and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of our patients and families within the health care environment.

Volunteers as Patient and Carer Support team members are required for Maitland Hospital at Metford.

The Maitland Hospital Volunteers Inc. are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to join our volunteer team and provide comfort to our patients, their carers and assist our staff.

As the Learning and development Officer you will be responsible for developing and implementing a program of work aligned to the G2K’s Training Strategy and Plan to build best practice in training and competency. You will also be responsible for organizing and facilitating various training programs and events as per training needs of the project.

Would you like to visit our residents in one of our aged care facilities located in Doveton, Bentleigh East or Noble Park. Volunteers offer companionship, support and assistance to improve residents' experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteers website.

Would you like to help out in a hospital setting? Volunteers offer support and assistance to patients, their families and staff, to improve patient care and experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteer website.

Would you like to help out in a hospital setting? Volunteers offer support and assistance to patients, their families and staff, to improve patient care and experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteer website.

Would you like to volunteer your time in a hospital setting within the chemotherapy day clinic. Volunteers offer support and assistance to patients, their families and staff, to improve patient care and experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteering website.

Would you like to help out in a hospital setting? Volunteers offer support and assistance to patients, their families and staff, to improve patient care and experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteer website.

Do you love visiting and talking with people? It is a small group of volunteers who visit patients on the wards who may not otherwise have any visitors. They can be formal or informal visits and planned or unplanned. Aim is to offer psychological, social and/or compassionate support. We are also recruiting for Inpatient Connectors in other areas of the South West: Manjimup, Pemberton, Bridgetown, Nannup, Boyup Brook, Donnybrook, Collie, Harvey, Margaret River, Augusta, Busselton.

Help our clients to maintain their health and wellbeing in a supportive environment by driving them to and from local appointments using an IPC Health fleet car.

The key role of community connector volunteers in this project is to assist with enabling socially isolated people (primarily 65+) who have been referred from a range of services, including health practitioners, to determine what community activities they would like to participate in and overcome any barriers to participation.

VollieCare is currently seeking volunteers to provide emotional support & practical assistance for patients with dementia or delirium or other older patients admitted to hospital. Support involves engaging patients in social interaction as well as diversional activities. Duties include: * Talking to patients about current events & surroundings * Assisting patients with completion of their menus * Supporting patients with activities they enjoy based on their preferences. * Offering comfort

A Sound Life provides therapeutic and trauma informed yoga and meditation sessions with our participants of varying physical and mental abilities. Our sessions are tailored to each individual's needs and are designed to connect, uplift their spirits while empowering them. This leads to a positive transformation in the well-being for many Australians in need.