Description

Allergy Life Australia is a national charity dedicated to supporting, advocating and empowering Australians living with allergies.

We run Online Peer Allergy Support Groups that are free to join and made for Australians living with allergies. We have been running these support groups since 2021.

We run monthly peer support groups online for families (with young children who have allergies) and adults with allergies in Australia. In our support groups, people share allergy experiences, learn about advocating for their allergies and find support from each other. More information here

 As we expand our support group program, we are introducing dedicated peer support groups for:

•  Culturally and linguistically diverse communities (Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Hindi, and Punjabi speakers)
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
• Neurodivergent individuals
• Children aged 8–12 years living with allergies

Position Summary

We are seeking facilitators with lived experience, professional experience, cultural expertise, or community connections within one of the above groups to co-facilitate online peer support sessions.

As each group has specific communication needs, we are seeking facilitators who are comfortable communicating directly to the attendees to guide them through the session. Facilitators will be supported with an experienced co-facilitator, who will guide them through the session.

The support group sessions run online for 60 minutes (90 minutes for facilitators), and there is no medical or treatment advice provided. 

Each session is co-facilitated by two facilitators, ensuring a supportive and collaborative environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate online peer support group sessions via Zoom
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment
• Encourage participation and guide group discussions
• Support participants to share experiences and connect with peers
• Assist with communication and accessibility needs relevant to the participant group
• Follow safeguarding, privacy, and group participation guidelines
• Attend facilitator training and preparation sessions

Commitment

• Facilitate approximately two support group sessions
• Each session requires approximately 90 minutes of facilitator time (including preparation and debrief)
• Attend training before facilitating sessions
• All activities are conducted remotely

Essential Criteria

• Experience, expertise, or lived experience within one of the dedicated groups
• Interest in supporting people living with allergies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to contribute to a respectful and inclusive group environment
• Reliable internet access and ability to participate via Zoom

Desirable Criteria

• Experience facilitating groups, workshops, or community programs
• Experience working with children, families, disability communities, multicultural communities, or peer support programs
• Additional language skills relevant to the target communities

What We Offer

• Training and support from our team
• Opportunity to contribute to an important community program
• Flexible, fully remote participation
• A letter of engagement can be provided if required for your self-recorded CPD hours
• Supportive and Friendly Environment

Applying

With your application, please email [email protected] and let us know which dedicated group you are interested in supporting and why you would want to facilitate a support group to support people with allergies.