Latest News from the ILCA
March 2012
Development of the new ILCA website and the Assistive Technology (AT) Database are continuing; with the standardisation of data and the integration of the local databases into a national database on the web. Useful search tools are being designed, built and tested.Information in the AT database on this website are updated regularly by Independent Living Centre at ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS and WA.
If you require advice or assistance in choosing relevant AT products for your needs, please call our national ILC Infoline number 1300 885 886. You will be connected to your local state/territory ILC for the cost of a local phone call. ** NT callers are automatically directed to ILC at SA.
From all of us at ILC, we wish you a Safe Festive Season and a Happy 2012.
July 2010
The ILCA Directors had the face-to-face annual meeting in June in Brisbane.The development of the new ILCA website and the Assistive Technology (AT) Database continue with the standardisation of data and the integration of the seven Local Databases into one National Database on the web.
Information in the AT database on this website are updated regularly by Independent Living Centre at ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS and WA.
If you require advice or assistance in choosing relevant AT products for your needs, please call our national ILC Infoline number 1300 885 886. You will be connected to your local state/territory ILC for the cost of a local phone call. ** NT callers are automatically directed to ILC at SA.
March 2010
The ILC Directors and Information Managers' had a face-to-face Conference in February.The development of a single ILC Assistive Technology (AT) Database on the web involved the standardisation of current data from each of the seven Local Databases.
January 2010
ILCA has been successful in receiving significant funding from the Department of Health and Ageing to develop the national website and the Assistive Technology (AT) database over the next three years, with the focus on older Australians.July 2009
The ILC Directors had their annual face-to-face meeting in Launceston in early July. The meeting enabled the Group to discuss new developments, shared responsibilities and make action plans for ILCA in the coming year.May 2009
ILCA JournalIndependent Living now has a theme each issue. Theme for June 09 issue is Rural and Remote.
ILCA Assistive Technology (AT) Database Management Software
Apart from the continuous development on the software, the Information Managers started to apply the national numbering and work towards a "one product - one write-up" across all ILCA databases.
April 2009
The Information Managers' meeting in February generated many change requests for the software developer to work on in March. Another version of the ILCA Assistive Technology (AT) Database Management software is scheduled for release in April.March 2009
In February, the ILCA Information Managers (IMs) had their annual face-to-face meeting in Melbourne. Data standards and integration were the theme of discussion during their three-days meeting. The system developer was present to assist the IMs in solving technical issues. Through the discussions, the developer was able to provide solutions to IM's latest requirements and improve the functionality of the software.Similar to LifeTec Qld's exercise in 2007, Victoria's decision to adopt ILCA Products Database provides numerous significant new functions to the already well-used software. All seven ILCs around Australia now use the same software and database structures for the local Assistive Technology Products data.
** Version 120 was released across all ILC in February.
January 2009
Conversion of Victoria's old database to the national data structures was completed successfully in mid-November. As the data are on the same national data platforms, ILC Victoria are able to use the available software and tools used by all other ILCs in managing the products and supplier data. Their decision to adopt ILCA Products Database speed up developments to the already well-used software.November 2008
New Alliance - ILC Australia has become the latest member and is now representing Australia in the International Alliance of Assistive Technology Information Providers.Update of ILC Victoria's Product Database Revamp - Project has been progressing extremely well. The software developer reported that the revamp is on time and within budget.
Conversion of Victoria's existing database to the national data structures has been scheduled for mid-November. Once the data are migrated to the national data platforms, ILC Victoria will be able to use the available software and tools used by all other ILCs in managing the products and supplier data.
At the completion of this software customisation and data conversion project, the ease of data sharing and savings in cost sharing amongst ILCs will provide most welcoming benefits to all stakeholders.
October 2008
The exciting news we published last month about ILC Victoria's decision in adopting the Products Database used by all other ILCs; we are very happy to report from the software developer that the project is progressing really well.Victoria will soon be converting their existing database to the national data structures, and be able to use the available software and tools used by other ILCs in managing the products and supplier data.
August 2008
There is exciting news about ILC Victoria's decision in adopting the Products Database used by all other ILCs.The software customisation project has commenced. When Victoria's database is converted to the new structures, the ease of data sharing and cost sharing amongst ILCs will provide most welcoming benefits to all stakeholders.
June 2008
The ILC Directors had their annual face-to-face meeting in Canberra in early June. The meeting enables the Group to discuss shared responsibilities and make action plans for ILCA in the coming year. It also provides a good opportunity to meet local staff and compare notes of each other's showroom display.May 2008
In January 2008, ILCA members formed an advisory committee to discuss the website development options. The Committee's objective was to provide ILCA management with recommendations for continual website improvements; reflecting the evolution of ILCA and its activities to stakeholders.After two teleconferences in February, the Committee produced a report for ILCA management to consider the preferred option and a draft budget for future web development. Recommendations from the report and budgetary commitments will be discussed in details by the ILC Directors at their annual meeting later in the year.
December 2007
Another exciting milestone has been reached for ILCA in November 2007. We have implemented a data sharing function across the local ILC databases. Information Managers now have the tools to import/export item write-ups between product databases.October 2007
LifeTec Queensland has completed the uploading of current suppliers and products information to the ILCA website.September 2007
The newlook ILCA website was launched at the ILCA Directors' meeting in early September.LifeTec Queensland has started the uploading of current suppliers and products information to the ILCA website.
August 2007
Since the successful implementation of the products database and software at local level, LifeTec Queensland is currently working towards the uploading of suppliers and products information to the ILCA website.One of the Major Categories in the Product Search has been modified to improve user-friendliness. The group "ORGANISATIONS & RESOURCES" is now called "HIRE, ORGANISATIONS & RESOURCES". It highlights the category where the list of Hire companies is located.
Please note that the Major group names are arranged alphabetically, therefore the location of the renamed group has been changed on the list.
July 2007
In June, LifeTec Queensland has successfully implemented the customisations of the national database and software used by all ILC across Australia.June 2007
The training course "Professional Certificate in Accessible Buildings" will be conducted in Parramatta in October/November. The training will provide you with the skills and knowledge to confidently design and build for the older generation and people with a disability. Be one of the first to gain this nationally recognised qualification.March 2007
LifeTec (ILC Queensland) will join five other ILCs in sharing the same software for their Products Database. Software customisation has commenced in late February.January 2007
ILCNSW is running a Summer Expo in February. Enrol and find out the latest on products and strategies. Join their series of information sessions to increase your product knowledge. Find out more from ILCNSW website www.ilcnsw.asn.auDecember 2006
The second edition of the "Planning Guide to Bathrooms and Kitchens" on CD is ready for sale. The Guide gives basic advice on planning bathrooms and kitchens for people with specific needs. Reference is made to updated Australian Standards. Order the CD from ILCNSW website www.ilcnsw.asn.au now!October 2006
A new course "Professional Certificate in Accessible Buildings" is availbale from ILCNSW. This new training program will provide you with the skills and knowledge to confidently design and build for the older generation and people with a disability. Be one of the first to gain this nationally recognised qualification.June 2006
All seven members of Independent Living Centres Australia attended the annual meeting in Sydney in early June. High on this year’s agenda was the future of ILCs in Australia and their role in promoting the role of assistive technology. It’s paramount for ILC to consider the varied influences on community service organisations as well as those involved in assistive technology, to keep in pace with technological advances in product designs and innovations, to ensure ILC to remain relevant to the community.April 2006
The Independent Living Centre Association of Queensland Inc. has recently launched a new name for the organisation to coincide with changes in structure and relocation to Reading Newmarket. ‘LifeTec Queensland’ was born. LifeTec Queensland is still an active member of the Independent Living Centres Association of Australia.March 2006
ILC Queensland have recently changed its name to 'LifeTec' after a market branding exercise last year, to avoid sharing the name "Independent Living" with more than 350 organisations.January 2006
We have recently implemented new navigation buttons in the product search area. We hope you'll find the improved functions helpful and trust that you'll enjoy using them.June 2005 - Introducing The New National ILC Website and 1300 Number.
The national ILC website www.ilcaustralia.org has recently been launched by Hon. J Weatherill, Minister for Disability and is sponsored by Telstra.The website acts as a gateway to all ILCs website and allows the public to search for equipment information from NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, TAS, WA, and ACT.
The new national ILC phone number 1300 885 886 enables all callers to contact their local state/territory ILC for a cost of a local phone call. (NT callers are directed to SA).
June 2005 - ILCA Annual Conference
Every year around winter, the ILC Directors & Information Managers will meet face-to-face at one of the capital cities around Australia.The meeting usually lasts for 3 days for all parties to review tasks, exchange information & make short & long term plans for the future.
The objective is to have:
- cohesive, co-ordinated apprioach
- comprehensive and achievabel plan of action
- commitment to a national vision which supports state differences
This year, the conference was held in Adelaide in early June. It coincided with the public launch of the new website for national ILC.
February 2005 - Data Uploads to NDB
Most ILCs have completed the full data upload to National Database (NDB) in late February.January 2005 - News update for ILCA
All ILCs have established the VPN connection to Neonet & have tested the upload successfully.ILCSA has completed the full data upload to National Database (NDB).
During the IM teleconferencing in January, all IMs agree to have the local database uploaded to NDB by end of February 2005.
