Program Lead - Expression of Interest

Who We Are

We are the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation (AKKF). We are a Not-For-Profit supporting young people (aged 8-18) that are living in families affected by mental illness and Defence families impacted by the unique lifestyle of serving in Defence. Since 2002, we have helped young people to connect
, learn
, and grow through safe
, fun
, and meaningful programs. Our evidence-based camps, activity days, and online “Connect” sessions are designed by mental health professionals, delivered in a peer based, recreation led format. Our programs are proven to empower young people to thrive beyond the impacts of familial mental illness.

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We value Connection, Commitment, Collaboration and Integrity. We strive for impact, and we do this through developing real relationships, flexibility, and a team that supports each other.

If you’re someone who wants your work to matter, who wants to help shape outcomes for young people and bring energy, authenticity, and care into your role, then AKKF is a place where your passion will be put into practice.

Activity days are single day events that provide an opportunity for children to connect, improve mental health literacy, develop help-seeking behaviours, and provide a fun day out for some much-needed respite. Activities can include ice skating, laser tag, bowling, movies, putt putt golf, and beach activities just to name a few! Activity days may be held on weekdays or weekends.

Camps are multi-day programs that provide an opportunity for connection, growth, and empowerment. Young people learn about mental illness and help-seeking behaviours, develop coping skills and resilience, build peer connection, participate in recreational and connection activities such as canoeing, archery, giant swings, go-karts and much more! Our camps run from 4.00pm Friday to 4.00pm Sunday
.

Our camps and day activities are held in various locations across Australia, throughout the year.

Empower young people to thrive through meaningful and fun work to make a positive impact in your community. As a Program Lead you will be instrumental in helping to deliver empowering, educational, and fun youth programs in your community through supporting Activity Days and Camps. You will be providing essential coordination and leadership to our program teams and volunteers during activities, while coordinating and supporting young people.

As a Program Lead you have the flexibility to jump on camps when it suits you! This role will be for programs and activities in your local area, but if you're keen to get out and about, there is opportunity to travel to camps across Australia. This is a casual role, where you have the flexibility to work weekends to fit in with your other commitments.

You have the opportunity to attend a program roughly every 4 weeks, but there is opportunity to attend additional programs.

You will be supported by a Program Support, Volunteers, plus clinical support, to deliver the programs, working as a team to ensure our Young People are supported, safe, and engaged.

• Lead the delivery of face-to-face youth programs, including Camps, Activity Days, and online Connect programs.
• Coordinate young people, program staff, and volunteers on programs.
• Coordinate on-program resource requirements to ensure smooth and high-quality program delivery.
• Coordinate all relevant on-program communications and briefing materials.
• Work in conjunction with other program staff and clinicians to support and manage behaviours on program.
• Participate in briefing and debriefing activities such as preparing materials and completing reports within allocated time frames.
• Support volunteers and program staff by providing guidance and encouragement.
• Facilitate engaging, inclusive, and safe program experiences aligned with AKKF’s values and policies.
• Proactively support a safe environment through providing first aid as needed, child safeguarding protocols and upholding work health and safety standards.
• Build healthy and professional relationships with coworkers, volunteers, families and young people.

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