Indigo is a NDIA registered Disability and Aged Care support service provider, with a Technology and Communication service that offers information and advice about assistive technologies for communication, learning, recreation and work. Their experienced team members provide information on accessing the most appropriate assistive technology or communication aids, and offer community allied health services for children and adults, including assessment, training, support and therapy services. Training can be held at their Perth based training centres or through home-visits if required. They are completed on an individual face-to-face basis, with training provided at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Access Needs:

• Cognition
• Hearing
• Vision
• Speech
• Physical

Location:

• Western Australia (WA): Nedlands

Training Delivery:

• Individual
• Groups

Available Training:

1.     Technology and Communication Training and Workshops – Paid Training

Indigo hold a collection of workshop and training programs targeted and the individuals, family members, carers, and organisations who are affected by a range of disabilities. Health professionals deliver training on the use of assistive equipment and technology in organisations, schools, or at home, to ensure that all individuals living with disability are given the best possible opportunities to learn and engage.

These workshops are designed to suit small to large groups and focus on helping individuals of all disabilities and ages to develop skills and practice techniques, as well as trial a range of equipment to see which is best suited to their needs. Some of the workshops currently on offer include:

• Supporting Adults with Complex Communication Needs
• Tablet Technology and Apps (iPad and Android)
• Getting to Know your iPad
• iPad in Special Education
• Communication App Workshops (Proloquo2Go, Touch Chat and more…)
• Communication Device Training
• Implementing Communication Aids in the Classroom
• Technology to support students with Literacy Difficulties
• Switch Accessible Technology
• Introduction to Mounting Assistive Technology
• Introduction to Eye Gaze Technology

More information on the technology and communication training and workshops available can be found on the Indigo website.

2.     Community Allied Health Services – Paid Training

Indigo offers individual support services focused on the assistive technology and equipment available for individuals living with a range of disabilities at all ages. With services being offered at your home, workplace, and community, the Community Allied Health Services are conducted by allied health professionals who have extensive clinical experience and up-to-date- knowledge of assistive technologies.

These services are designed to help individuals of all disabilities and ages meet their short-term and long-term goals, with the allied health professionals providing advice on the available technologies that suit you needs, information on how to use them, and the confidence to live a safe and independent life.

These individual consultation sessions provide information and training on technological devices including:

• Mobile Phones – Android and Apple Devices
• Tables – iPads, Microsoft and Android Tablets
• Landlines – Corded and Cordless options
• Assistive Technologies – Switch Controls and hearing devices
• Others - Seating, mobility, household aids, computer access, environmental control, personal care, tele-care, and home modifications available.

More Information:

More information on training, consultation, or workshop times at: Indigo Web Page.

You can also attend an Indigo Community Information Session, for an overview of the services available at Indigo.

For additional information please call 08 9381 0600 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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