Independent Living Centre NSW
1300 885 886 - Cost of a local call within NSW
Web:http://www.ilcnsw.asn.au
Street Address:
No. 1 Fennell Street, Parramatta
New South Wales 2150 Australia
Postal Address:
No. 1 Fennell Street, Parramatta
New South Wales 2150 Australia
Operational Hours:
8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
Services Offered:
ILC Info-line, ILC Visitor Services, ILC Access, ILC Training, ILC Publications & ILC Magic.
ILC Infoline:
is a telephone, fax, email and mail enquiry service. Whatever your situation, your question about equipment, aid, and home renovations, will be answered by our friendly qualified staff. Information about suitable products and suppliers can be emailed, faxed or posted to you. This service is supported by NSW Government and there is no charge to callers.
ILC Visitor Service:
offers three types of service to the public. People who wish to view the equipment display and try out equipment can visit anytime during business hours. People who want to consult in greater depth and try out equipment can make an appointment with one of our occupational therapists. Community organisations can organise a group tour for their members to gain a general overview of the types of products available to help with daily living activities. This service is supported by NSW Government and donations.
Web:ILC Product Display for Visitors
ILC Access:
provides advice to architects, building designers, building owners and managers on accessibility to public buildings and facilities to meet the Disability Discrimination Act, including SEPP 5 compliance. There is a fee for this service.
ILC Training:
provides competency-based training courses for allied health professionals. Twelve topics are offered in 2004, plus a Summer School. As a Registered Training Organisation, ILC Training can provide VETAB accredited courses specialising in lifting and transferring for care workers.
ILC Publications:
Our publications include:
- "Independent Living", a quarterly journal which focuses on bringing the latest information on products, equipment and accessible designs.
- "A Guide to Planning Bathrooms and Kitchens" is available on CD and provides specific design advice, hints and tips for making homes more functional for everyone.
ILC @ Magic - AT Database on Web:
This database on web provides independent information on products and their suppliers, as well as other resources and organisations. The information is organised according to the the classification system copyrighted to Independent Living Centre Australia Inc, which is used by other ILCs.
Web:Browse ILC @magic on Web
Second-hand Equipment Register:
The second-hand equipment register contains items offered for sale by the public.
It may include personal care items, wheelchairs (manual and powered), scooters, chairs, walking aids, ramps, hoists, transport equipment and beds.
ILC do not sell, view or handle the products on the second-hand register.
This register is regularly updated and is available from our website for download.
Web:ILC Second-hand Equipment Register
Factsheets & Guidelines:
We have a list of factsheets & guidelines available from our website. Factsheets like "Solution for Arthritis" and guidelines like "Grabrails for Safety in the Home" are free for download. Click to the link below to find the full list of useful resources.
Web:Easier-living Choices Guidelines
Helpful Handbook on Memory Loss:
This handbbook is published in June 2007, available free for download.
If you have early stage dementia or concerns about your memory, this is the time to think about the future. With careful planning and by changing habits now, you can look after yourself and carry on your regular activities well into the future.
Web:Handbook on Memory Loss