ILC is aware that continued self-development and learning is a priority to maintain and build  staff knowledge, skill and expertise and invests in regular internal and external training and development programs. A  staff scholarship has been awarded each year since 2008, initially sponsored by  Bluesky Healthcare and continued with the support and commitment of the ILC Board.

Professional staff are actively involved in presenting papers at national and state conferences and boast a strong and impressive presence on committees throughout the health, disability and aging sectors.

Disability

• WA division National Disability Services (NDS)
• Variety WA Grants committee
• NGCS Committee
• AT Interest Group

Assistive Technology

• Independent Living Centres Australia (ILCA)
• ILCA Database Steering Committee
• ILCA Information Managers group

Occupational Therapy

• Occupational Therapists Head of Services group
• Occupational Therapists Home Visitors group
• Home Modifications Interest Group
• Seating Interest Group
• Developmental Occupational Therapy interest group
• OT Driver Assessment Interest Group

Aged and Community Care

• Dementia Behaviour Management Service Committee
• Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Committee
• Ethnic Community Council Women’s Sub Committee
• Women on Wellness Steering Committee
• Carers Advisory Council
• Multicultural Centrelink Forum

Professional Associations

• CPA Australia Not for Profit Group