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.

ILC Training - Manual Wheelchair Prescription

21 - 22 April 2016

Venue: ILC, Blacktown
Address: Shop 4019, Level 4, Westpoint Shopping Centre
17 Patrick St, Blacktown NSW
Date: 21 and 22 April 2016
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Instructor: Tracee-Lee Maginnity

This two day course covers clinical aspects of manual wheelchair prescription, and provides hands-on investigation of manual wheelchair features.
Areas covered include:
- Measuring a client for a manual wheelchair
- Clinical reasoning in manual wheelchair assessment
- Product knowledge and manual wheelchair feature update
- Transportation and handling of manual wheelchairs
- Environmental considerations and constraints
.... for more info
download course flyer

ILC Everyone Connects: In-Depth Training Program

26 April 2016

Venue: ILC NSW Blacktown
Date: 26 April 2016
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $185pp | includes FREE entry to Consumer Mini-Expo

The Independent Living Centre NSW, in collaboration with the Telstra Foundation, is running an in-depth training program for therapists, carers, teachers and other professionals working with people with CCN.
.. download flyer for the Program
Interested? Register Online now
Need to speak to ECA Team? Call Rebecca on 02 9912 5814 or email EveryoneConnects@ilcnsw.asn.au

.. more about ILC Everyone Connects

ILC Training - Accessible Buildings and Environments

27 April 2016 - 18 May 2016

Venue: ILC NSW, Blacktown
Dates: April 27, May 4, 11 and 18 (over 4 days)
Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Address: Westpoint, Shop 4019, 17 Patrick St, Blacktown
Parking: Level 4 Carpark via Alpha St Express Ramp
Instructor: Hamish Murray

This course has been developed in collaboration with the Master Builders Association of NSW and the Building Designers Association of NSW. This training program will provide you with the skills and knowledge to confidently design and build for the older generation and people with a disability.
.... for more info
download course flyer

ILC Training - AT for Memory Loss

29 April 2016

Venue: ILC NSW, Blacktown
Date and Time: 29th April 2016 (Fri) 9am-1:30pm
Address: Westpoint, Shop 4019, 17 Patrick St, Blacktown
Parking: Level 4 Carpark via Alpha St Express Ramp
Instructors: Ruwani Siriwardene and Esther Huber

The course is designed as an introduction for therapists, aged care workers and others involved in the care of a person diagnosed with dementia. The workshop explores assistive technology and strategies to promote independence and to enable people to remain safe in their environment.
Areas covered include:
- Orientation and memory loss
- Maintaining relationships
- Communication and decision-making
- Equipment to make everyday living easier
- Home environment and safety
- Medication management
.... for more info
download course flyer

ILC Everyone Connects: Consumer Mini-Expo

3 May 2016

Venue: IILC NSW
Location: Westpoint Blacktown
Date: 3 May 2016
Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm

The Independent Living Centre NSW, in collaboration with the Telstra Foundation, is presenting a Mini-expo for people with complex communication needs (CCN).
The cost is FREE for people with CCN and one family member/ unpaid carer. Others (e.g. therapists, teachers, paid carers) are welcome to attend at a cost of $25pp.
..download flyer for the Mini-Expo
Interested? Register Online now
Need to speak to ECA Team? Call Rebecca on 02 9912 5814 or email EveryoneConnects@ilcnsw.asn.au

.. more about ILC Everyone Connects