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ILC NSW News & Events

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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 Assistive Technology on Tour (Turramurra)

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

ILC Training - Easing the Pressure

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

ILC Training - Home Modifications (Sydney)

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

ILC Everyone Connects: ADVANCED WORKSHOP

11 April 2016

Venue: ILC NSW Blacktown
Date: 11 April 2016
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $165pp | FREE* for people with CCN

The Independent Living Centre NSW, in collaboration with the Telstra Foundation, is running an advanced workshop for therapists, carers, teachers and other professionals working with people with CCN.
.. check for a flyer from 2015 Training
Interested? Call Rebecca on 02 9912 5814
or email EveryoneConnects@ilcnsw.asn.au

.. more about ILC Everyone Connects

ILC Everyone Connects: CONSUMER EXPO

12 April 2016

Venue: IILC NSW
Location: Westpoint Blacktown
Date: 12 April 2016
Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm
Cost: FREE

The Independent Living Centre NSW, in collaboration with the Telstra Foundation, is presenting an expo for people with complex communication needs.
..check for a flyer from 2015 Workshop
Interested? Need to speak to ECA Team? Call ECA on 02 9912 5814 or email EveryoneConnects@ilcnsw.asn.au

.. more about ILC Everyone Connects