Archive for October, 2013
The ILC Country Services have hit the Wheatbelt!
Oct
This trip started north of Perth in Dalwallinu. Here we were greeted by many people with fond memories of the caravan’s visit in previous years. A busy family of a little one was also able to make the most of our visit by being able to drive 30km to trial a buggy for their daughter, […]
ILC’s Carers Week Wrap Up!
Oct
Sunday the 13th October marked the beginning of National Carers Week. A week of raising awareness and where the 2.6 million Australians who are providing unpaid caring support are formally recognized for their significant contribution to their care recipients, the wider community and the nation. Monday the 14th marked the first Independent Living Centres Carers […]
‘Mini Treasure Chests’ help children play
Oct
Noah’s Ark recent merger with ILC WA has even more keenly tuned our awareness of all things related to children with a disability and their participation in our community. This week is Children’s Week and there are a number of events happening in our community both in Perth and regionally. Staff from our Assistive Equipment […]
Free Communicate AT demonstration at ILC
Oct
ILC is pleased to be hosting Adam from Communicate AT on Tuesday 22nd October. Communicate AT is a Victorian based supplier of communication devices and AAC options, specialised iPad accessories, computer access, switches and wheelchair mounting options. You can find their website here: www.communicateat.com.au Adam will be delivering a free demonstration of his equipment from […]
Mental Health Week 2013
Oct
It’s that time of year again where we all need to take a moment to think about the millions of people who have a mental illness. Mental Health Week raises community awareness about mental health issues and is held every October to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The aim of Mental […]
Variety Motor Mouth Camp
Oct
Have you heard of the Variety Mouth Camp? Some of our staff are thrilled to be volunteering at this exciting event this week. The Variety Motor Mouth Camp is a five day camp for children with complex communication needs who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. It will be held at Point Walter from […]
$2.2 million for Disability Equipment Grants program
Oct
I’ve been working at the Independent Living Centre for nearly one year and what a huge learning curve I’ve been on. With the ILC providing a range of services it takes a while to learn about each and every one of them. I know of and often hear about our grants and funding programs but […]