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- Job posted on: 26th Apr 2022
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The Humour Foundation truly believes laughter is the best medicine. Working closely with paediatric hospitals and aged care facilities, our programs improve the healthcare experience for sick kids and vulnerable adults through our primary programs, Clown Doctors and Laughter Care.
Engaging 70+ professional performers, the Foundation delivers programs in 20+ hospitals nationally, and works with residents living with dementia and/or experiencing social isolation in aged care facilities through face-to-face and virtual program delivery. Our work is based on research that proves the physiological and psychological benefits of laughter, joy and connection to health and well-being.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to be respectful, compassionate, optimistic and creative.
The Humour Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and performers to share this commitment. Selected applicants must undergo a ‘Working with Children Check’ and National Police Check.
Reporting to the National Program Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations, relationship management and strategic growth of programs for The Humour Foundation across Victoria and Tasmania. This role works with a group of professional performers, a network of other Program Managers nationally, in parallel with the Artistic Associate, and a Programs Assistant.
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To be appointed to this position you would need to be flexible in your working arrangements. While you will be able to select your core working days and hours, there may be necessity to respond to last-minute roster changes and to make yourself available for meetings which may not fall on your selected working days. You will need to travel to meet with Hospital personnel on a regular basis, and interstate travel may be required for national meetings and our annual conference.
To find out more about The Humour Foundation visit our website: www.humourfoundation.org.au
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