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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.
November 2, 2015
Brisbane Conference & Exhibition Centre, October 27 – 29, 2015
Independent Living Centre NSW were exhihibiting, at Booth 50.
Staff attended the 3 days-conference include CEO Robyn Chapman, Client Services Team Manager Bec Howard, OT Rebecca Hilton, AT Mentor Carolinea and Senior OT Tracee-Lee. Visitors at our exhibiting booth were able to experience Endless Possibilities with Assistive Technology.
Conference highlights
About the conference
October 12, 2015
Since the start of the 2015-2016 financial year, ILC Everyone Connects Australia (ECA) Team were in full-steam, running the Consumer Workshops and the In-depth Training programs. Places they have visited include: Blacktown, Bunbury, Canberra, Coffs Harbour, Darwin, Katherine, Melbourne, Perth and Wollongong. Responses from the participants have been very positive.
Until early December, the Team will be bringing the ECA workshops and trainings to the following towns/cities:
- QLD - Brisbane
- TAS - Launceston
- VIC - Frankston
- SA - Gilles Plains
Check out the ILC ECA page for the Workshop dates.
.... more about Everyone Connects
25 - 26 February 2016
The ILC Training Team reviewed the courses and has prepared the training calendar for 2016.
Check out the courses and their dates,
download 2016 Training Calendar here.
We have two new courses on Powered Wheelchairs run in February. They are:
* 25Feb: Introduction to Powered Wheelchairs .. more info
* 26Feb: Power Assist .. more info
3 March 2016
Venue: Turramurra Seniors / Community Hall
Date and Time: 03 March 2016 (Thu) 10am-3pm
Location: 1 Gilroy Road, TURRAMURRA
ILCNSW is bringing ILC Assistive Technology on Tour to Turramurra on 3-Mrach. This FREE event is designed for people with disabilities, consumers, carers and family members. ILC is all about helping people to explore possibilities for choice. At this event, there will be Assistive Technology sessions and Focus Talks on:
. Mobility Options
. Self-care Options
. Vision / Hearing Options
. Communication Options
Find out Endless Possibilities, try our hands-on display and much more, register for the FREE ILC AT on Tour today!
.... for more info, download tour flyer
Call Gayani on 02 9912 5820 or email help@ilcnsw.asn.au
11 March 2016
Venue: ILC NSW, Blacktown
Date and Time: 11th March (Fri) 9am-4:30pm
Address: Westpoint, Shop 4019, 17 Patrick St, Blacktown
Parking: Level 4 Carpark via Alpha St Express Ramp
Instructor: Tracee-Lee Maginnity
With so many different pressure-relieving products on the market, how do you know which one to choose and when to apply it? Discover the features and properties of the various products and find out how to apply them to clients at risk of developing pressure sores.
This course includes an overview of pressure and covers the following:
- Identify pressure sore risks
- Pressure sore management methods
- Critical assessment of cushion features and properties
- Clinical reasoning for cushion selection
- Introduction to pressure mapping as a tool
.... for more info
download course flyer
17 - 18 March 2016
Venue: ILC NSW, Blacktown
Dates: March 17 and 18 (over 2 days)
Time: 9am - 4:30pm
Address: Westpoint, Shop 4019, 17 Patrick St, Blacktown
Parking: Level 4 Carpark via Alpha St Express Ramp
Instructor: Queenie Tran, Hamish Murray, Esther Huber
This course has been approved by ASQA to be included on our RTO scope.
ILC NSW is offering the national recognised competency, CPPACC5016A Provide Expert Access Advice on Renovations to Private Dwellings, as a two day course on Home Mods for built environment and allied health professionals. This course is an additional unit of competence towards a Cert IV or Diploma in Access Consulting.
Interested?
Register online
.. or download Enrolment form
For more info, download
Course Flyer |
Training Guide
Call Odelle on 02 9912 5806 or email events@ilcnsw.asn.au
The Guides are ideal for consumers, carers and new graduates; providing information in selecting assistive technology, offering an intro to various types of AT, plus factors to consider in choosing and using AT.
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