Archive for the ‘Smart Home Technology’ Category
ILC WA Hosts Danish Ambassador for Showcase of Danish Healthcare Innovations
Jul
Danish Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency, Mr. Tom Nørring, attended the Independent Living Centre WA (ILC WA) in Nedlands on Tuesday 23 July, to introduce a showcase focusing on creating accessibility and mobility in the home and community. Denmark is a leader in healthcare and reablement and the Danish healthcare system is structured around keeping […]
ILC – Honoured to celebrate 40th anniversary with Elizabeth Edmondson, customer of 33 years
Jun
2018, marked Independent Living Centre WA’s (ILC) 40th anniversary and many years of long term relationships with supporters, staff and customers. At our celebratory event last December, we were honoured to have present record-breaking Paralympic Swimmer Elizabeth Edmondson. Elizabeth (69) broke five world records throughout her swimming career and at 14 won three gold medals […]
Getting Started with Home Automation
Feb
To some people with disabilities, home automation is a brave new world with endless opportunities for independence and control over their environment. For others, it’s overwhelming with the vast amount of products to choose from, and everything that comes with it – how to use it, install it, integrate them. Personally, I’m a bit from […]
A bright idea for the home: Philips Hue Lighting
May
There are now many different products which you can install to allow you to control your home remotely. One product area is lighting. From a $40 colour changing lightbulb with remote from Woolworths, DIY WiFi options or an electrician installed programmable system for the whole home your imagination is the limit. Do it yourself options […]
Meet the Cockburn Team
Oct
ILC’s new Cockburn Centre opened its doors to the public in early September. Featuring a smart home display and a range of assistive equipment and technology, the Centre welcomes people on a drop by basis from 9am to 4pm, Tuesday to Friday. The friendly faces who will greet you include Occupational Therapists Sacha Marchant (pictured […]