Independent Living Centre
Melbourne
Contact Details:
Telephone: (03) 9362 6111
TTY: (03) 9916 5899 (Yooralla Head Office)
Fax: (03) 9687 1607
Email: ilc@yooralla.com.au
Post: PO Box 1235 Robinson VIC 3019
Our services include:
Information Service
The Independent Living Centre is a state-wide service of Yooralla that provides information and advice on assistive technology / equipment to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities or age related difficulties. It is staffed by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
Our information service can be accessed via:
Telephone: 1300 885 886 (Victoria) or 03 9362 6111 (national)
Email: ilc@yooralla.com.au
Mail: PO Box 1235, Robinson, VIC, 3019
Fax: 03 9687 1607
All enquiries are dealt with by therapists with specialist equipment knowledge.
ILC Mobile Van
ILC Victoria offers a mobile display service showcasing a range of assistive technology devices to help people maintain or improve their independence. Call us to request a visit to a service/event near you.
ILC Skills
Workshops for health professionals, disability workers and students on a range of SWEP (Victorian State Wide Equipment program) endorsed specialist assistive technology topics, e.g. manual handling, powered wheelchairs, home modifications, at both introductory and intermediate levels. Bookings and event calendar are available through our Eventbrite page - http://ilcvictoria.eventbrite.com
Education topics can be customised to your organisation’s needs.
ComTEC:
ComTEC offers services throughout Victoria to people of all ages with a disability who have communication and technology needs. We provide professional advice by occupational therapists and speech pathologists on the functional application of assistive technology, which enables informed decision making about communication, computer and technology options for people with disabilities.
Telephone: 1300 885 886 (Victoria) or 03 9362 6145 (national)
Email: comtec@yooralla.com.au
Mail: PO Box 1235, Robinson, VIC, 3019
Fax: 03 9687 1607
ComTEC Services include:
Information and advice on computer access, hardware and software, communication devices and environmental controls via the telephone, fax and mail enquiry service
Individual client advisory sessions
Short term hire library
Training in the use of recommended equipment or software
Workshops for health professionals, teachers, other service providers and family members in the selection and use of computer and communication equipment.
