Deputy Premier announces $1million boost for Independent Living Centre

4/8/06
Deputy Premier Eric Ripper today announced almost $1million in funding to help people with disabilities across Western Australia.
Mr Ripper presented two Lotterywest grants during a visit to the Independent Living Centre of Western Australia's head office in Nedlands.
The centre manages Lotterywest's disability equipment grant management program, which provides assistance technology for people with special needs.
The Deputy Premier said the first grant of $166,928 would go towards administrative costs associated with managing the program, including marketing and promotional materials.
"The second $800,000 grant will benefit around 300 people with disabilities by helping to fund equipment such as emergency alarms and hoists for safe, easy transport," he said.
"Another key area being funded is vehicle modifications, including left foot accelerators, hand controls with spinner knob electronic indicators and accessory switches."
The Independent Living Centre of WA is a non-Government, not-for-profit, community-based service providing equipment and advice to the elderly and people living with disabilities. It also provides advice to carers, health professionals, educators, architects, builders and State and Federal Government authorities.
Since 1988, Lotterywest has provided the centre with grants totalling $4.3million.
Deputy Premier's office: 9222 8788