Disability Services
- Contacts and locations
- Accommodation Services
- ASSIST Therapy Services
- Centre for Disability Health
- Child and Youth Services
- Continence Resource Centre
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Dignity in Care Principles
- Zero tolerance of all forms of abuse - principle 1
- Support with respect - principle 2
- Personalised care - principle 3
- Enable people to maintain independence - principle 4
- Listen to and support people to express their needs and wants - principle 5
- Respect people's privacy - principle 6
- Receive complaints without retribution - principle 7
- Engage with family members and carers - principle 8
- Confidence and positive self-esteem - principle 9
- Alleviate people’s loneliness and isolation - principle 10
- Independent Living Centre
- Publications and resources
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Safe work instructions
- Rolling and repositioning a person
- Use of a slide sheet - moving a person side-to-side
- Use of a slide sheet - moving a person up a bed
- Bed to shower trolley transfer
- Use of a ceiling hoist to lift a person from bed to chair
- Use of a portable hoist to lift a person from bed to wheelchair or chair
- Assisting a person to shower using mobile shower chair
- Lie to sit transfer
- Use of a wheelchair
- Repositioning a person in a wheelchair
- Use of a stand lifter
- Performing a stand transfer with a person
- Assisting a person to walk
- Assisting a person from the floor with aid of chairs
- Use of a portable hoist to lift a person from the floor
- Assisting a person into a vehicle
- Service reform
Independent Living Centre
The Independent Living Centre (ILC) provides free information and advice on equipment, technology and techniques to help people improve their quality of life and maintain their independence.
The Independent Living Centre is staffed by occupational therapists, a speech pathologist and a registered nurse. Our services are available to everyone, including:
- people with disability, injury or illness
- carers
- community groups
- health professionals
- organisations
- students.
Phone or email us for individualised advice. A health professional will answer your questions, and provide guidance and information. See our contact details below.
Services
We provide information and advice about equipment, technology and techniques to assist with everyday tasks, including:
- bathroom and toileting equipment
- bedding
building fixtures and design for access- clothing and dressing
- communication aids
- computer and vocational aids
- continence
- eating and drinking utensils
- equipment and service resources
- household and kitchen equipment
- lifting, transferring, ramps and hoists
- seating
- mobility/walking aids
- personal alert systems
- recreation
- seating
- telephone access
- transport ideas and vehicle modifications
We can also provide advice on equipment hire, loan and purchase.
Written product information is available, including a description of the item, supplier details and approximate cost.
Equipment catalogue
Our equipment catalogue of product information and services is available online by visiting the ILC Australia website. Products can be searched at both a local and national level.
Equipment display
Equipment is on display at the centre for the public to browse and try out. A health professional is available to provide advice and assistance. Brochures, information sheets and product information are also available.
Please make an appointment to make sure a staff member is available when you visit. When you call, tell us if you want to try out specific equipment.
Education and training
Our staff can provide equipment displays, talks and demonstrations for community groups and exhibitions. We also provide professional development workshops on equipment and related topics to health professionals, university and TAFE students. Contact us for more information and to make a booking.
Country outreach service
We provide a free advisory service to rural and remote South Australia in a wheelchair-accessible caravan, allowing you to view and trial a range of equipment and discuss your needs with an occupational therapist.
No appointments are necessary.
See our outreach calendar online or phone us to find out when we are next visiting your area.
Independent Living Centre outreach calendar
Information
Information on topics such as selecting equipment, technology and techniques to assist with everyday tasks is available on the Government of South Australia website. Copies are also available from the ILC equipment display.
Speech pathologist
A speech pathologist is available by request to provide information and advice about equipment that helps with communication and/or mealtime needs.
Continence Resource Centre
The Continence Resource Centre is a statewide continence information and advisory service located at the Independent Living Centre.
Contact details
The Independent Living Centre
11 Blacks Road
Gilles Plains SA 5086
Opening hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays)
Phone: 1300 885 886 (SA/NT callers only)
Phone: +61 8 8266 5260
Fax: +61 8 8266 5263
Email: ilcsa@sa.gov.au
(Map of the Independent Living Centre location)
Accessible off-street parking is available. Bus services run nearby. Call 8210 1000 or visit the Adelaide Metro web site for timetable information.
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