The Independent Living Centre of Western Australia (ILC) is a not for profit organisation established in 1978. Since our beginning we have provided an information service on assistive technology and equipment that expanded in 2000 to include Home and Community services. The ILC main office in Nedlands has an extensive display area with thousands of helpful products. To trial these products and receive advice from one of our health professional staff customers need to make an appointment by phoning the centre. The service is staffed by a team of qualified and experienced health professionals who provide clients with personalised assistance to find the best solution for their needs that will maximize their quality of life. Solutions include advice about suitable assistive technology and equipment (ATE), ATE funding options, assessment and referral pathways, linking to community services and respite options. The service is accessed by people with disability, older people, their carers, service providers, health professionals, educators and suppliers. During 2006-07 over 30,000 people accessed an ILC service via one of the following access points..jpg)
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Phoning, faxing or emailing the Assistive Technology and Equipment and Carelink and Respite enquiry lines
- Visiting the main Centre in Nedlands; ILC Northsite in Westminster (operational Base for North Metro Respite and Carelink centre),and the caravan during its regional tours (country services)
- Attending an outreach session in the metropolitan area
- Hiring equipment
- And many more people visit our websites and search the databases online via the ILC website and Carelink North website
In addition, the ILC provides fee based Training Programs and Manual Handling Consultancy services. It also administers the Lotterywest funded Disability Equipment Grants Program.