Research and Projects 


Current projects    


The ILC received funding from the Disability Services Commission to undertake two new projects in 2007- 8 as part of the Disability Industry Seed Grants Initiatives

  •   Mapping best practice in voice output communication devices, prescription and implementation
  • Non CAEP Assistive Equipment and Technology: developmental initiative unused (idle) resource identification across sector and recommendations for improvement        


In 2008 -09 ILC received funding from HACC to undertake research into the provision of Home Maintenance and Gardening services for HACC clients


Past Projects and Reports

Summary report of findings from research undertaken to examine the information needs of community members and service providers 

  •   Safe Caring Research October 2006

Family Carers and the physical impact of caring – injury and prevention funded by Office of Seniors Interests and Volunteering
Research Insights – safe caring? Download Research insights brochure pdf……
Full Report download pdf …..
Executive Summary download PDF…

A study into wheelchair options for Aboriginal people with disabilities in rural and remote communities

How Assistive technology is currently provided for people with disabilities in WA through Lotterywest Disability Equipment grants administered by the ILC 

Best Practice in Augmentative And Alternative Communication