Empower Lives Across Metro Perth

Make meaningful difference by helping NDIS participant access right supports, build independence & achieve their personal goals within their community

Assesses client needs and coordinates educational, employment, and welfare supports for individuals with disabilities.

As a Community Worker, you will facilitate community development initiatives and work with individuals, families and community groups to address issue

Are you a carer looking for a family-friendly and supportive working environment? You have found your place at Bertram Cottages.

## ❤️ Become a Volunteer Visitor – Share Conversation, Culture & Connection ### **Your time can make a real difference.** A friendly conversation, a cup of tea and regular companionship can mean so much to an older person who may be experiencing social isolation.

Required Shifts Monday & Wednesday - Afternoon Saturday & Sunday - Morning and afternoon Are you ready to make a positive impact and have some fun along the way?

About the role This is more than simply a driving role.

Volunteer Work: 2 days per month Location: South Australia, Western Australia or Northen Territory About us..Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) is a not-for-profit organization working for people with spinal cord injury (SCI).  We are passionate about continually improving our service offerings and driving innovation to provide maximum opportunity for those lives affected by traumatic injury.  With an objective to carry out and support the organization in the achievement of its vision “A society without barriers for people with SCI”.What we do: Enhancing people’s functionality and health through exercise Offering a one-stop-shop for information on services, advice and support available Sharing the lived experience of having an SCI through peer support Influencing social change on a systemic and individual level Providing temporary and emergency care to people in their homes as required Supporting people back into employment, education or training Operating an Australian Disability Enterprise that employs people with disability and pays full award wages Providing accommodation for people transitioning home from hospital, or who need a break.   SCIA was founded by people with Spinal Cord Injuries.  We employ and support SCI disabilities and at present they make up 33% of our staff.We are a member based organisation, with more than 2,000 members that include people with disability, their families, carers and professionals in the sector.

You have worked for at least two years in your field/profession/industry in AustraliaYou can commit to a minimum of 24 hours of your time over three months for mentoring Why choose to volunteer with Red Cross?