carecareers has launched a new television ad today about Talia, a young girl with cerebral palsy. With the support of a team of allied health professionals Talia has achieved a number of her life goals. Her story, and the team work in supporting her, is shared in this new ad.

Watch her story and please share it with your friends and colleagues. We hope you enjoy it!

A big thanks to The Campaign Palace and The Feds for the production of the ad.

Our featured job this week is a Speech Pathologist role with Koorana Child and Family Services in Canterbury and Bankstown.

Koorana Child and Family Services are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech Pathologist to work Full Time within their multidisciplinary therapy team.

The Speech Pathologist will offer intervention and support within a variety of service delivery models including individual consultation, individual and group intervention, staff, family and community consultation, training and resourcing families and centres.

The position has a specific focus on supporting children with additional needs, particularly those with autism, and their families.

Closing date: 2 April 2012

Find out more about this Speech Pathologist job or search for more frontline professional roles in the disability and community care sector.

One of our featured jobs this week is a psychologist role with LeapFrog ability in Islington (near Newcastle).

LeapFrog ability provides rapid response and flexible support services to people and families living with a disability or who are disadvantaged. 

Closing date: 12 March 2012

Find out more about this psychologist job or search for more frontline professional roles in the disability and community care sector.

A featured job we have this week is from House With No Steps (HWNS).

HWNS is seeking an Operations Manager with at least 3 years experience in managing support services for people with a disability.

Reporting to the Community Services Manager, the successful applicant will support a team of service coordinators and direct care staff to ensure a high quality level of service provision to clients.

The position is based in Alstonville and covers the Far North Coast of NSW.

Closing date: 5 March 2012

Find out more about this Operations Manager role or search for more managerial roles in the disability sector.

Our featured job this week is from the Association of Blind Citizens of NSW.

They are seeking a Part Time Coordinator for a 6 month contract, with the possibility of an extension.

The Association of Blind Citizens of NSW is a small self help organisation providing support for people who are blind or vision impaired.

The Coordinator will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Association, supporting its members and clients and liaising with the broader community.

Closing date: 5 March 2012

Find out more about this Coordinator role or search for disability jobs.