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March 14, 2014
Be one of the Assistive Technology Mentors (ATM) in the Pilot project
- in Hunter NSW and Tasmania, NDIA Pilot Regions.
The Independent Living Centre NSW (ILC NSW) together with the Independent Living Centre Tas (ILC Tas) are seeking interested people with disabilities or carers who have significant experience in using assistive technologies (AT) (aids and equipment) to participate in this pilot project.
The pilot AT Mentors will undertake training to support the AT decision-making and choices of others. Pending successful completion of the training the ATMs will be employed in either the ILC NSW or ILC Tas for the employment phase of the project.
There are various positions and hours available which may be negotiated with the successful applicants.
... for more info
March 12, 2014
You are invited to our Open Day:
- to tour our Display which includes a one-bedroom apartment built to the Livable Housing Design Guidelines,
- to view Assistive Technology products on Display,
- and to see a demo of our website and AT magic
... download the Open Day flyer
Venue: ILC NSW, Blacktown
Date and Time: 17 March 2014(Monday) 10am-1pm
Address: Westpoint Shop 4019, Level 4, 17 Patrick St, Blacktown NSW
Parking: Level 4 via Alpha St Express Ramp
RSVP: Elaine Shipp on 02 9912 5800
or email welcome@ilcnsw.asn.au
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
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
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
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
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
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