Found 26 Disability Support volunteering opportunities in Australian Capital Territory ACT

Anglicare’s mission is to tackle disadvantage and social injustice in partnership with the Anglican Church. We are looking for friendly and vibrant volunteers to join our Canberra Disability Team to assist with activities, inclusion and support for our participants.

Maintenance supervisor and member of the Abbeyfield Garran Inc management committee We provide accommodation for 10 young people with a mild intellectual disability. The house is run by a volunteer management committee and employs a full time live in housekeeper and two casual staff to cover the weekend roster. This position is responsible for supervising and providing ongoing building maintenance. You will have other volunteers to assist you in this task..

Abbeyfield Garran is a not for profit which provides affordable, inclusive, homelike and safe accommodation for people with a mild cognitive disability where residents can maintain their independence with dignity and choice. The Garran house is run by a volunteer management committee and employs a housekeeper to provide meals and support the residents on a day- to-day basis. We have 10 young adult residents.

Walk with us to support others as they design their own 'LIFE IN COMMUNITY'. Have you had a personal experience with a mental health challenge as either a person of living experience or with a significant person in your life? Would you like to support others to be a part of their community? Find their passion? Explore their world? The Wellways LinC Program might be just the volunteer role you are looking for!

Get2Know is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Support Coordinator who is able to use their understanding of the disability sector to make a real difference in the lives of NDIS participants. The right candidate will be highly compassionate and caring, be able to think outside the box, and possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills used to speak to our internal and external stakeholders.

Providing support at court for people with cognitive impairments

Get2Know is looking for a passionate Volunteer Occupational Therapist to join our diverse, inclusive and multi-disciplinary team in providing quality services to our clients. The right candidate will be enthusiastic individual with the right amount of compassion, patience and empathy to help our clients identify and implement methodologies that will support their participation at work.

Get2Know is looking for a passionate Volunteer Speech Pathologist to join our diverse, inclusive and multi-disciplinary team in providing quality examinations and assessments while demonstrating the right amount of compassion, patience and empathy. The right candidate will love working with individuals and be willing to help our clients overcome the challenges of dealing with a speech disorder.

The Volunteer NDIS Audit/Quality Support Officer will conduct audits against industry standards and assist in the delivery of internal audit schedules of engagement activities. The candidate will be required to maintain strong professional relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve key organisational objectives, as well as reviewing evidence and conducting gap analyses of company policies against the relevant practice standards and NDIS guidelines.

An opportunity exists to make a real difference in people's lives - The NDIS Coach will create and maintain an online community to educate members of the community about the NDIS Program. The candidate will be adept with both verbal and online communication, and be able to generate and moderate online discussions as well as participate in online discussions. The candidate will also have the willingness to undertake training with digital communication and the moderation of discussions.

A mental health worker cares for people with mental health issues, substance abuse, poverty and other social problems. They assist psychiatrists, doctors and nurses by monitoring patients/groups, providing therapeutic assistance and keeping patient records.

Community Justice Officers and Case Managers develop client service plans, provide assessments, develop case plans and reports, and advocate for the provision of support services. Case Manager duties include assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the client's health and human services needed.

Do you think it's essential to be inclusive? Do you enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds? The Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program supports those living with a disability or mental health condition to find volunteering roles where they can build skills, experience and networks to reach their employment goals. We need your help to provide encouragement and support to our participants.

Do you like going to see live music? Do you enjoy going to sporting events? Do you like the arts, going to the theatre, cinema or restaurants? Do you have a passion for equal rights? Do you want to enable a person with a learning disability and/or autism to go to events and get out more? Then you could make a perfect Gig Buddy!

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the not-for-profit sector and making a difference in people’s lives to join our wonderful team at Get2Know (Finance Team)

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the not-for-profit sector and making a difference in people’s lives to join our wonderful team at Get2Know (Finance Team)

Do you have basic skills in social media? And some knowledge of the healthcare sector? Would you have 3 hours over the week to volunteer your time? Ankylosing Spondylitis Victoria Inc. a peer support network, is looking for volunteers to join our team supporting people living with the musculoskeletal condition, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).

Looking for dedicated Disability Support Workers who are looking to have a positive impact on peoples lives to work. If you are a positive, adaptable and energetic Support Worker who enjoys challenging and rewarding work – we want you to join our dedicated team!

Get2Know is looking for a passionate Volunteer to join our diverse, inclusive and multi-disciplinary team in providing quality services to our clients. The right candidate will be enthusiastic individual with the right amount of compassion, patience and empathy to help our clients identify and implement methodologies that will support their participation at work.

The QENDO Social Media Coordinator’s main duty is to develop original content and suggest creative ways to increase the organisation’s following and engagement, across a variety of social media platforms. The work of the Social Media Coordinator will contribute to the overall strategic communications plan around membership growth, engagement, web traffic and event participation. The Social Media Coordinator upholds and works within the guidelines, policies, mission and values of QENDO.