Found 14 Disability Support volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

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  1. Sunflower Program (dementia support), Calvary John James

    Visiting patients who suffer from Dementia on a particular ward. These patients are recommended to visit by the Nursing Manager. Prior experience with people who suffer from dementia would be beneficial but not necessary. Very good communication skills - in speech and listening are essential. Role is usually undertaken with the patient and/or their a family member.

    Id:204673
    Health
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Deakin ACT
  2. Commitee member

    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.

    Id:172379
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Garran ACT
  3. Life in Community (LinC) Volunteer

    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!

    Id:104385
    Mental Health
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: Braddon ACT, Kambah ACT
  4. Play your music to change the lives of vulnerable and sick people in Australia

    Music can heal, uplift and even transform lives but the people who need it most often have the least access to it. That is where A Sound Life comes in - we do all the legwork to make it easy for you to simply turn up and perform your music either live over Zoom or directly to patients by their bedside in hospitals. Our next Musician Training Day is happening on Sunday, April 28 from 10am-3pm at Together2, Rozelle in Sydney and via Zoom.

    Id:210816
    Arts & Culture
    Regular - less than 6 months
    Australian Capital Territory ACT
  5. Volunteer Visitor - Roundabout

    The Roundabout Project is a volunteer peer support project that aims to assist participants with Disability to engage with our LGBTIQA+ community encouraging networking and connections. By sharing personal experiences and developing mutual peer-to-peer friendship, participants may gain a greater sense of connection to community and develop a deeper sense of belonging, self-esteem, and interpersonal trust.

    Id:207963
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Australian Capital Territory ACT
  6. Volunteer Mentor - Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program

    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.

    Id:164653
    Community Services
    Regular - less than 6 months
    Australian Capital Territory ACT
  7. Telelink Administration Group Connection Support

    Telelink Connectors and admin support volunteers help support one of the longest running programs to assist people that are blind or low vision to live the life that they choose. The Telelink program provides special interest group discussion's for blind and low vision people all the way around Australia to interact with one another via phone with a volunteer facilitator. The connection volunteer is charged with connecting the groups on a regular connection schedule.

    Id:181419
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere
  8. Camp - Peer Support Volunteers

    Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) is organising for our young adults with Down syndrome to attend our Challenge Weekend Camps throughout the year and require volunteers to assist us with this event. There are multiple opportunities throughout the year: we will require the volunteers to be available from 3pm Friday to approximately 12pm Sunday. Dates range however camps are usually held in March and November.

    Id:186682
    Disability Services
    One off - a few hours
    Anywhere
  9. Research participant for VRWalk (For those with a Complete Spinal Cord Injury and Neuropathic pain) - Online - #195222

    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!

    Id:195222
    Health
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere
  10. Gig Buddy Volunteer - Virtual/Various locations in Sydney - #138136

    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!

    Id:138136
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere
  11. AUSLAN interpreter

    This exciting role involves interpreting our clients' communication to family members, and medical and other support staff. The role is suitable for students learning AUSLAN.

    Id:208946
    Disability Services
    Regular - less than 6 months
    Anywhere
  12. Western Health Consumer Advisor

    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

    Id:202342
    Health
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere
  13. Online Pain Support Group Co-Chair Facilitator - 18 to 25s

    The co-facilitator for the Let's Taco About It Pain Support Group must be aged between 18 & 25, live with chronic pain and be comfortable connecting with other young people online. The Tacos is a safe space for young people, helping participants to share their experiences of living with chronic pain, promoting self-management techniques, reducing isolation and assisting with health system navigation.

    Id:191888
    Health
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere
  14. Community Visitor - Burwood (Melbourne - Victoria)

    Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people in your own community and also hold a prominent volunteer role? Become a Community Visitor with the Office of the Public Advocate. Community Visitors are the eyes and ears of the community and perform an important role of upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability and/or mental illness who are living in supported care.

    Id:35913
    Human Rights
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere