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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

 

Everyone Connects

December 16, 2013

We are excited to announce the "Everyone Connects” Project
- Connecting People with Complex Communication Needs.



The Independent Living Centre NSW, with the generous support of the Telstra Foundation, will be running free Assistive Technology Workshops in 2014 to help people with complex communication needs using telecommunications.
The workshop will be interest for young people with complex communication needs aged 12-25 years. Family members, carers, teachers, or allied health professionals are also welcome.
Workshop will be run from February to May 2014 within NSW. Please refer to our Upcoming Events section on our website to register your interest.

 

NDIS Rebranding Update

November 4, 2013

DisabilityCare Australia has reverted it's name to the original one used by the Productivity Commission in the report that recommended Australia establish a national disability insurance scheme.
It's back to National Disability Insurance Scheme or NDIS. The public service organisation that manages and administers the Scheme will be known as the National Disability Insurance Agency or NDIA, sometimes refer as the Agency.
Their website and staff email addresses changed to the shorter, easier-to-remember names from 28 October 2013.
NDIA follows a strict no-frills, low-cost and gradual approach to the renaming exercise. They aim to direct as much staff time and Scheme resources in delivering the NDIS and maximising the benefits of participants' plans.

 

ILCNSW on Facebook

November 1, 2013

Come and Visit our facebook page
www.facebook.com/ILCNSW
We are very excited to deliver our service via this social media. We hope you find our postings informative and useful.

 

CEO Robyn Chapman at UKM, Malaysia

September 23, 2013

ILCNSW CEO Robyn Chapman and members of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, on her recent visit there.
Robyn presented Independent Living Centre NSW model to the faculty. We are looking forward to developing our relationship with UKM
Robyn has also travelled to Singapore, visited Nanyang Polytechnic and Singapore Physical Disability Association (SPD).
Ivan Tan, the Head of Technology & Vocational Training Division of SPD specifically commented the usefulness of @ magic, ILC NSW Assistive Technology Database, that it's a good source of information for people needing AT.


 

DisabilityCare Australia

July 1, 2013


ILC NSW welcomes with great pleasure the new DisabilityCare Australia scheme, the advent of person centred approach for people with disability, commencing today 1st July in the Launch Transition sites.
For more info, visit www.disabilitycareaustralia.gov.au

 
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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