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Your Guide to Wheelchair Customisation with Active Mobility
If a wheelchair is a big part of your daily life, then it’s important for that wheelchair to be as comfortable and functional as possible. With this in mind, we offer a convenient wheelchair customisation s
How to Fold a Wheelchair for Easy Transportation
Love to travel out of town, abroad, or simply love spending time out and about with your friends? Sometimes, a lightweight wheelchair is required for travel — one that can easily fold down into a car's boot
3 Helpful Home Modifications for Older Australians Living Independently
Disabilities become more common with age — the latest research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2018) shows that there are around 4.4 million Australians with a disability, including one in two peo
Our Guide to the Disability Access to Premises Standards
The Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Standards 2010 is legislation under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. It ensures that people with disabilities, their families, friends and support work
Your Guide To The Importance of Assistive Devices
It is difficult to underestimate the importance of assistive devices. According to the World Health Organisation, one billion people worldwide need assistive technology today , and more than two billion
NDIS SDA Rules: Are you Eligible for Specialist Housing
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is designed for people with disabilities who have very high support needs. SDA is built with the latest assistive technology installed, so tenants can live safely a
How To Choose The Right Pressure Relief Cushion For A Wheelchair
Looking for a new wheelchair cushion ? The shopping process might seem simple enough — find a cushion that fits your client’s wheelchair and feels comfortable to sit on! However, there’s actually a lot more you
Rear, front or mid-wheel drive wheelchairs: what’s the deal?
Thinking of purchasing a power wheelchair ? With so many models, configurations, colours, sizes and brands available on the market, you might be wondering which wheelchair is right for you. One of the key el
Is assistive technology covered by the NDIS?
For many Australians, assistive technology is part of their everyday lives. From walkers and wheelchairs to reachers , dressing aids and so much more, thousands of people rely on assistive technology to complet
What Is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)?
Specialist disability accommodation is housing for people with extreme functional impairments or high needs. It makes accessing supports easier — the SDA Design Standard provides detailed requirements for t
5 Must-Have Items for People Living in Aged Care
As we age, our bones, joints and muscles start to weaken and some tasks require more effort than they did before — some tasks may be near impossible. To help them maintain their independence in aged car
3 Independent Living Options for People with Disabilities
Whether you’re newly disabled or planning to move out of your family home for the first time, you might be looking into independent living options in your community. At a glance, finding accommodation that
Reliable Falls Prevention Strategies in Aged Care
Australians have a longer life expectancy than ever before — the average lifespan for Australians is now 83 years ( 81 for men and 85 for women ). This provides more time for making memories and living life
11 Mobility Scooters For Zooming Into Spring
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching, which means it’s time to get outside and soak up the sunshine! Whether you love a relaxing cruise around your local park, a more challenging trek across tough
What Would You Do If You Noticed That A Hoist Was Broken?
Monitoring the condition of your patient lifting hoist is imperative to keep patients safe and secure during transfers and to minimise the risk of back injuries for yourself. When a hoist no longer serves i
Architecture And Access: Key considerations For Designing A Public Building
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requires non-discriminatory access to premises (i.e. a structure, building, vehicle or vessel, enclosed or not). Some of the premises covered by section 23 of the DDA
Our Top 3 Recommended Hoists for Aged Care Settings
Hoists are often required in aged care settings due to a “no lift” policy. The goal is to create and maintain a safe workplace and to protect staff members from developing injuries from lifting or moving their
How To Clean & Disinfect A Wheelchair
COVID-19 has taught us the importance of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to help stop the spread of infection. This is even more critical in medical settings (e.g. nursing homes, hospitals) where the risk of
Safety Guide: How to Use a Patient Lifting Sling
Lifting slings and hoists are mobility aids that help nurses and carers at home or in medical settings to transfer patients who need assistance moving from point A to point B. Slings and hoists are used in comb
Manual Handling Hazards In Aged Care and How To Avoid Them
Manual handling is described as any activity which requires a person to exert force to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, move or restrain. Unsafe manual handling techniques in aged care can cause musculoskele
