Archive for April, 2014
Courageous Conversations about Race
Apr
A facilitated workshop presented by Aged & Community Services WA & Independent Living Centre – Multicultural Aged Care Service (ILC MACS) Build on your cultural communication skills with residents and staff. To deepen your understanding of cultural diversity, cultural complexities, sensitivities and racism, in order to: enhance engagement better support people from culturally and linguistically […]
Young Carers Camp Hero April 2014
Apr
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” —Jack Welch There is a lot of negativity around someone being a young carer with a large focus being on the things they miss out on; growing up too fast and having to […]
Butler Carers Community Expo a Success
Apr
Those who provide care and support for a family member, friend or neighbour were recently invited to come along to the Butler Community Centre for an afternoon of informative, educational and fun activities. The Mayor of the City of Wanneroo Tracey Roberts officially opened the event declaring that “Wanneroo is the fastest growing local authority” […]
Holidays with a Disability
Apr
In the lead up to the Easter break many of us may be planning our next holiday. Getting away on a holiday has many benefits for health and well being: we feel less stressed, have greater energy levels and studies even show our blood pressure and sleep patterns improve. However for some people with a […]
New National Equipment Database Video
Apr
Check out our new video on ILCs YouTube Channel which is a simple guide to using the Independent Living Centres Australia (ILCA) Equipment Database. The free database has over 10,000 assistive technology and equipment products to help people remain independent and improve their quality of life. It is a one-stop-information-source for assistive equipment items that […]
iPad improves confidence and communication skills
Apr
Switching from using picture boards to an iPad has made such a difference in our sons life; when friends he hasn’t seen for a while come to visit he will go and get his iPad now and show them pictures he has taken, including those of his work colleagues. He seems to find it very […]