Mighty Kids is a functional, activities-based intensive intervention approach designed specifically for children with disabilities.
The program provides 1:1 intensive practice with a therapist, who will adapt and change tasks specifically to your child, to enable long-lasting individual improvements. This constant variable nature of practice enables your child’s skills to be achieved not only in a therapy setting, but also at home, school, or in the community.
We work with your child and your family to identify key goals around fine or gross motor skills development. Goals may include:
- Fine motor skills such as dressing, tying shoelaces, cutting, or drawing
- Improvement in the speed and legibility of handwriting
- Stability and balance in sitting, jumping and hopping skills
- Stability and balance in walking, running, or riding a bike
- Using a knife, fork, spoon during meals
- Typing skills and speed of typing
PROGRAM DATES: - July School Holiday
TIME: 8.30am - 4.30pm each day
LOCATION: Croudace Bay Newcastle
VOLUNTEER ROLE
- Volunteers paired with a child to deliver the intervention
- You will receive regular support and training from experienced PT & OTs
- You will learn about Mighty Kids, incl. motor learning principles + how to structure, scaffold and provide “just right challenge” for children with cerebral palsy.
BENEFITS OF THE ROLE
- Volunteers receive free training + hands on experience in this new and evidence-based therapy approach
- Role is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced paediatric physiotherapists and occupational therapists
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Email Angela Dives - adives@cerebralpalsy.org.au
Please note - All volunteers will need to complete an online NDIS disability module and provide a Covid19 Vaccination Certificate prior to starting the role
MORE INFORMATION?
https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/mighty-kids/#1604374646910-9e2ad0ce-629f
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