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ILC NSW News & Events

Check back here to stay abreast of the latest ILC NSW news, events, and happenings

 
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Latest News

 

Leap to 2016 - Happy New Year

January 8, 2016

Happy 2016 everyone!
ILCNSW staff was back on Monday 4-January. 2016 will be another busy and exciting year in reaching out and delivering services to our clients.
Check the dates of our popular Trainings;
download our 2016 Training Calendar
The second edition of the Helpful Handbook for Memory Loss is just published
download the 2016 Handbook

You can Connect with ILCNSW by:
- post your comments and likes on facebook
- call ILC Infoline on 1300 452 679
- search AT Magic Database on www.ilcnsw.asn.au
- watch our YouTube channel
- drop in to tour our Smart Display at Blacktown
- or experience the time-saving informative virtual display
We look forward to assisting you in finding relevant AT possibilities for your needs in 2016.

 
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Events

ILC Training - Introduction to Powered Wheelchairs

5 May 2016

Venue: ILC NSW, Blacktown
Date and Time: 5th May (Thu) 9am-4:30pm
Address: Westpoint, Shop 4019, 17 Patrick St, Blacktown
Parking: Level 4 Carpark via Alpha St Express Ramp
Instructor: Tracee-Lee Maginnity

Whilst many suppliers offer workshops on powered mobility, these are all provided within the ranges that the supplier has access to supply. At ILC NSW we will take you through all the features of powered mobility and empower you as a therapist to identify the advantages and disadvantages of chairs. This one day introduction to powered mobility workshop will look at the different powered mobility bases on the market from entry level basic through to switch controlled rehab models.
Areas covered include:
- Different drive base options
- Clinical reasoning in drive base selection
- Product knowledge and power wheelchair feature update
- Actuators and functionality of chair
- Tilt recline and overview of standing
- Environmental considerations and constraints
- Access points
- Integration of environmental controls/communication devices
.... for more info
download course flyer