Check back here to stay abreast of the latest ILC NSW news, events, and happenings
December 2, 2011
During the holidays season, ILC is closed from 23 Dec 2011 and will re-open on 9 Jan 2012. We thank you for your continual support, and wish you a very safe and joyous festive season. Happy 2012!
August 19, 2011
We are very pleased to welcome two new staff members Gayani De Silva and Gemma Leske to the ILCNSW.
Gayani has taken on the role of Administration Support for the Client Services Team, in keeping the ILC Assistive Technology (AT) Database and ILC Display up-to-date.
Gemma has joined the ILC Infoline Team, answering enquiries with ILC AT Database, and assisting visitors to our Display. Gemma is an occupational therapist with a range of adult rehabilitation, disability and paediatric experience.
March 25, 2011
A new smiling face in our Client Services Team. We are so happy to have Occupational Therapist Rebecca Howard on ILC Infoline; answering your enquiries with ILC Assistive Technology Database (AT Magic), and assisting visitors to our Display.
Rebecca has extensive experience in occupational therapy, most recently working in post-acute care at the Prince of Wales Hospital.
November 7, 2011
Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney (RRCS) organised the inaugural Return2Sport Expo held on 3 November 2011. Opened by The Hon. Graham Annesley, NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, the Expo was supported by around 50 community sports and recreation organisations for people with a disability and other services, such as the Independent Living Centre NSW, that assist connecting people with recreation and sporting activities.
Demonstration games were played throughout the day enabling everyone to learn and have some fun.
The Independent Living Centre NSW was excited to provide information on all the practicalities of participating in sport – communication, transport, access, equipment and self-care. for more info ...
October 7, 2011
AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
October is the month to Celebrate and Raise awareness of people using AAC. The International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) established International AAC Awareness Month in 2007.
The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) reports, 'several studies suggest 8 to 12 people per 1,000 experience severe speech impairments that require AAC.'
In NSW, the estimated number of people with complex communication needs and require AAC vary from 14,000 to 280,000 - figures extrapolated from Australian research and data (AIHW 2011; KPMG Health and Human Services 2010; Johnson & Bloomberg 1990).
The Independent Living Centre NSW is celebrating on 31 October with our AAC at the ILC Morning Tea. Come & Join us on the Day! for 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
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
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
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