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The Independent Living Centre, NSW
| Phone: | 02 9890 0940 |
| Fax: | 02 9890 0966 |
| Email: | help@ilcnsw.asn.au |
| 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 Consultancy, ILC Training, ILC Publications, ILC Magic and @ Magic.
ILC Infoline:
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:
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.
ILC Access:
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:
Competency-based training courses for allied health professionals. Eleven topics are offered in 2009, 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.
- Helpful Handbook on Memory Loss. Published in June 2007, it is available free for download from our web site. 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.
ILC Magic Subscription on CD:
ILC Magic is the assistive technology product and equipment database used in ILCNSW. It is available to public for subscription. By subscribing to ILC Magic CD version, health professionals can quickly access information and perform advanced searches for products, suppliers, and services.
@ Magic - AT Database on Web:
@ Magic was developed in 2009 by the University of NSW for ILC, with funding from the NSW government. Designed for health professionals and service providers, it is also a very valuable tool for people with a disability and families.
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 equipment register.
This register is regularly updated and is available from ILCNSW website for download.
Factsheets & Guidelines:
We have a list of factsheets & guidelines available from our website. Factsheets like Solutions for Arthritis and guidelines like Grabrails for Safety in the Home are free for download. Visit our web site to find the full list of useful resources.
