TranslateResources & Research
As part of the Sector Support & Development Program, our team conducts research and creates resources with the aim of strengthening the home support service system.
Resources:
Making Choices, Finding Solutions Guide
Your guide to assistive equipment and home modification options for safety, independence, and wellbeing.
iLA created the Making Choices, Finding Solutions Guide in partnership with the WA Home and Community Care Program.
This guide has been developed to assist you in finding simple assistive equipment, technology, and basic home modification solutions available in local stores and online.
It contains a range of useful tips and advice to help you better manage everyday tasks and common frustrations.
Research:
WA HACC Home Modifications and Assistive Technology Project 2013 - 2018
In July 2013, the Independent Living Centre WA (now called Indigo) commenced a new project funded by the WA Home and Community Care (HACC) program in home modifications and assistive technology. The project aimed to further develop a sustainable service model
that would enable HACC Program clients to access and receive home modifications and assistive technology (devices and equipment) that support independence and wellbeing through the WA Assessment Framework.
The project stemmed from the 'Commonwealth reform agenda Living Longer Living Better report' which identified home modifications as an area of development and reform that will support and facilitate independent living at home for older people.
With recognition that home modifications
and assistive technology can support clients to maintain their independence and wellbeing, HACC committed to this project to explore what would support growth in this area.
Read the project reports below:
- HACC HM & AT Project Update 2017
- HACC HM & AT Project Update 2016
- HACC HM & AT Project Update 2015
- HACC HM & AT Project Update 2013
- WA HACC HM and AT Information Sheet
Scoping Review on Best Practice for Home Modifications in Service Delivery
To support the development of a sustainable service delivery model that guides the provision of home modifications and equipment for WA Home and Community Care (HACC) clients, a Scoping Review was conducted by the Independent Living Centre WA (now called Indigo) in partnership with the Curtin University School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work to explore the key factors that influence best practice in home modification service delivery.
Read the 'Full Report of Findings', and the 'At a Glance' document below:
- At a Glance - Home Mods Scoping Review
- Full Report - Scoping Review on Best Practice for Home Mods Service Delivery
Falls Prevention Research
- Read the research paper Falls Prevention in Community Care: 10 Years On
- Read the Curtin University media release - Fewer people being referred to fall prevention programs, new study says
- Can community care workers deliver a falls prevention exercise program? A feasibility study
Our Partnerships
Reablement
Falls Prevention
- Dr Elissa Burton, Curtin University School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
- Dr Natasha Layton Deakin University, Melbourne
- Dr Courtenay Harris, Curtin University, School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work