Archive for the ‘Training’ Category
ILC Scholarship Recipients Aim to Improve People’s Lives
Sep
ILC team members Hilary O’Connell and Michelle Conway were recently awarded the 2019 Independent Living Centre WA (ILC) Scholarships to support the work they do with people with disability and older people. First introduced in 2007, the ILC Scholarship aims to provide employees with the opportunity to develop in an area that will enable them […]
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 […]
Enabling Gerry’s independence through driving
Jan
Gerry works for the Health Department and being able to drive to and from work, as well as to other events and activities, plays a big part in her independence. Gerry, who has a spinal cord injury, has been driving with hand controls for many years. After buying a new car, a 2017 Toyota Aurion, […]
A new perspective in Assistive Technology
May
When working with people in their homes and in the community we may notice that they are having difficulty with a task, or that their current equipment doesn’t seem to be meeting their needs. There could be a need to consider new assistive technology, but how do we know what would be helpful for them? […]
Clean out your technology cupboards
Aug
As assistive technology continues to grow and transform, we have a noticed a change in the type of enquiries that our ILC Tech team receives. The trends are for new, sleek and compact tablets, that need to be powerful and fast, yet accessible and software compatible. Increasingly consumers are seeking wireless or Bluetooth options for […]
Planning for the future..?
Jun
Are you a carer? Have you ever thought about the future of your caring role? Although sometimes we like to put this topic in the ‘too hard basket’, it is something that all carers need to think about. What would happen if you were no longer able to care for your loved one? Who will […]
ILC launches new training services
May
On 30 April 2014, the Independent Living Centre WA (ILC) launched its new training services at an event attended by a range of health professionals, educators, and service providers, all of whom were interested to find out how the ILC can meet their training needs. With over 35 years experience and staffed by expert health […]