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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

 

ILCNSW won Dynavox Maestro

June 15, 2012

The Dynavox Maestro is now pride of place in ILCNSW's Communication Display as a state of the art speech generating device for clients to try out.
It is a fantastic communication resource and we will be able to showcase ways it enables independence within our one bedroom liveable design apartment.
A big thank you to Dynavox and Spectronics for providing the Dynavox Maestro as a major prize of the Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 – this conference rocked our world
** photo (L to R):
Charlene Cullen, Harriet Korner and Katie Lyon



 

New resources for Home and Community Care Service Providers

June 25, 2012

The Community Care Directorate and Workforce Safety and Wellbeing introduce Providing care in the home – Bariatric.
Occupational Therapist Rebecca Howard, from ILCNSW Infoline Team, has provided advice and assistance in this project. www.haccohs.adhc.nsw.gov.au/bariatrics
Flyer about the new resource

 

ILCNSW is at Blacktown

May 9, 2012

The Independent Living Centre NSW has moved to Blacktown in late April. Our new contact details are:
   Level 4, Shop 4019, Westpoint Blacktown
   17 Patrick St, Blacktown, NSW 2148
    parking via express ramp at the Alpha St roundabout
   PO Box 8034, Westpoint Blacktown, 2148
   Tel: 02 9912 5800
   Fax: 02 8814 9656
   Info-line: 1300 885 886
The new office is spacious, bright and easily accessible by public.
We are very excited at the new site.

 

Relocation Update #5

May 1, 2012

The Independent Living Centre NSW has just moved to Blacktown, at Westpoint Shopping Centre.
As we have just moved, our response rates may be slightly slower than usual. Email messages will be responded to as we are able.

 

ILCNSW Relocation Update #4

April 23, 2012

The Independent Living Centre NSW is in the process of moving to its new site in Blacktown. We will be operating from this new site from 30th April.
The Info-line, 1300 885 886 will continue to operate across this time, but our response rate may be a little slower than usual. Email messages will be responded to as we are able.

 
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Events

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