Communication & Assistive Technology

Enhancing your lifestyle and communication ability by providing you with information about communication and assistive technology.

We can support you to use the latest technology to communicate, move and enjoy life, further empowering you to live the life you choose.

We care support services Communication & Assistive Technology team provide services that enhance your lifestyle and communication ability, by providing you information about and access to assistive technologies and equipment.

Assistive technology and equipment can support people with disability and the aged, their families and carers to enhance everyday activities.

Devices and technologies can include equipment to enhance independence, including:

  • day-to-day equipment in the home
  • mobility equipment such as walkers
  • wheelchairs, and
  • modifications to your environment.

Assistive technologies can also include specialised devices and mainstream tablets, smart phones, and apps for communication, education and work.

Specialist functions

ComTEC

We care support services ComTEC therapists provide consultations in the community and on site to provide specialist information, advice and training on assistive and communication technologies such as speech generating devices, switch access, software to support literacy, computer access and environmental controls. We also have an electronic equipment library providing short-term loans of communication and access equipment.

Learn more about ComTEC.

Electronic Communication Devices Scheme

The Electronic Communication Devices Scheme (ECDS) is a state-wide service supporting people who have no speech or speech that is difficult to understand, to buy speech generating devices and software.

Learn more about the Electronic Communication Devices Scheme (ECDS).

Equipment Library

We care support services Equipment Library provides short-term loan of specialised equipment for children and adults with disability throughout Victoria.

Learn more about the Equipment Library.

Independent Living Centre

The Independent Living Centre (ILC) features comprehensive displays of aids and equipment and a specialist advice service.

Learn more about the Independent Living Centre (ILC).

We Care Support Services Library

We Care Support Services Library provides a wide range of information and resources on disability for all Victorians.

Learn more about the We Care Support Services Library.

Easy English

You can ask for an Easy English Factsheet.

Click on Easy English Summary.

Contact

To find out more about our Communication & Assistive Technology services, please contact us.

Email: ilc@wecaresupportservices.com.au
Address: Shop C1, Central West Shopping Centre, 67 Ashley Street, Braybrook VIC 3019.

To speak to us in a language other than English please call us via the Telephone Interpreter Service on 13 14 50.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact us through the National Relay Service.

For information on Independent Living Centres outside Victoria, please visit the Independent Living Centres Australia website.

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