Welcome to ILCWA

Making Choices Finding Solutions

The Independent Living Centre of Western Australia (ILCWA) is a not for profit organisation staffed by teams of qualified and experienced health professionals who provide customers who have disabilities, mobility and accessibility problems with personalised assistance to find the best solution for their needs that will maximise their quality of life.

Solutions include information, advice, support and training about suitable assistive technology and equipment, funding options, assessment and referral pathways, linking to community services, respite options and culturally appropriate care. Our services are accessed by people with disability, older people, their carers, service providers, health professionals, educators and suppliers, and Home and Community Care services providers via the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre.

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Testimonials

  • "It was useful seeing the range of appropriate devices for my patient and also to try out some of the technology"

Four ways we can help you
  1. Phone our enquiry lines

    Assistive Equipment & Technology services:
    1300 885 886
    Respite and Carelink service:
    1800 052 222
  2. Visit Nedlands or Westminster

    Please call to make an appointment.
  3. Outreach

    Contact us to arrange a visit to your group.
  4. Link via Videoconference

    Delivering services to rural and remote areas.

What's New

  • ILC Videoconferencing Allied Health Calendar 2012
    This year we have collaborated with other organisations to offer a wide range of videoconference education sessions that are developed for rural and remote allied health professionals. Please see the attached link for the full Videoconference calendar.
  • ILC TECH Workshops 2012 - Save the Dates
    Click on the link to view the Tech workshop dates for 2012. Keep these dates in mind when planning your training for the first half of 2012. We will be sending out registration information early this year. All training to be held at the ILC, The Niche Building, Nedlands.
  • ILC Multicultural Aged Care Services – Regional trips!
    ILC Multicultural Aged Care Services (ILC MACS) now offers regional training workshops for “Culturally Appropriate Care” to Community and Aged Care Service providers.

    Calender dates for regional training 2012:
    • Albany on 2nd February
    • Bunbury on 24th February.
    Also in planning:
    • Geraldton for 17th -18th April
    • Katanning for May

    Please contact ILC MACS on 08 9381 0660 or e-mail : ilcmacs@ilc.com.au for further information.
  • Getting started useful iDevice Apps
    View our top tips for finding useful apps and how to get started. It includes a wide range of topics!