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Your Guide To Our More Complex Wheelchairs
When it comes to finding the perfect wheelchair, one size doesn't always fit all. For those with more specific mobility needs, a scripted wheelchair offers a highly tailored solution to provide optimal comfort,
How Is Arthritis Treated?
Arthritis is a common condition affecting millions worldwide, causing pain, swelling, and limited joint movement. In Australia alone, the Australian Bureau of Statistics recorded just under 3.7 million people (
What's Involved In The NDIS Appeals Process?
At Active Mobility, we believe in empowering individuals with disabilities and improving their quality of life. With all our experience in the mobility industry, we understand how frustrating it can be when an
How To Prepare For A Holiday With A Disability
Travel is a universal desire, and individuals with disabilities should not be excluded from the excitement and benefits of exploring new places. While it's true that travelling with a disability may require s
Your Guide To Finding An Occupational Therapist That Meets Your Needs
Finding the right occupational therapist is a crucial step towards enhancing your quality of life and achieving your mobility goals. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or
Your Guide To Worksafe Manual Handling In Patient Care
In the healthcare industry, manual handling is a high-risk activity that involves physically moving and supporting patients. Managing the risks of manual handling is crucial to ensure the safety and well-bein
Your Guide To Post-Fall Management In Aged Care
Post-fall management in aged care is important for the health and well-being of your client. Here, we explain the next steps for their safety. As the Australian population ages, the issue of falls and t
How To Use Our Most Popular Dining Aids
If you have limited mobility, navigating the kitchen can be a challenge — you may encounter barriers in this fundamental part of daily life, like trouble opening jars and preparing ingredients. However, there’s
How To Use Some of Our Most Popular Dressing Aids
At Active Mobility, we understand the challenges many people with disabilities or limited mobility face when it comes to dressing independently. Everyday tasks like putting on socks, pants, shirts, or shoes can
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
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
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
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
Your Guide To Maintaining A Manual Wheelchair
Manual wheelchairs are light, have the option to fold and do not require charging, making them an excellent choice for those who love to travel and do not need assistance propelling themselves forward. W
Your Guide to the Care of Paraplegic Patients
A paralysing injury can be distressing for the patient as well as those around them. Paraplegic patients lose the use of their legs, their movement and their freedom — this is a life-changing event that will re
How To Support Kids In Wheelchairs & Make Every Day Easier
Our kids are growing, learning and developing every day — for kids in wheelchairs, this can be even more of a challenge! Their needs will change drastically as their skills develop and their bodies grow, wh
How to use a hoist: step-by-step instructions for carers and family members
Whether you’re caring for a family member at home or working in a medical facility like a hospital or aged care centre, it is vitally important to know how to use a hoist correctly. Patient lifting can b
