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Power Wheelchairs: How far can you go?

A concern for people considering a power wheelchair is how far they can go on a single charge. Range is an important factor when deciding which brand and model is right for you.

How will the change of government change the NDIS?

Following the ALP election win, we decided to investigate what this means for future and current NDIS recipients, plus the care providers, professionals, and businesses that support disability services in this article.

Top 5 Apps for Wheelchair Users

Smartphones are an integral part of our move towards a more inclusive, accessible world with a heap of features that can help people with disabilities access more locations, services and even; each other. Check out our five favourite apps that are making a huge difference to wheelchair users lives and becoming an indispensable tool in their kits.

Add power to a manual wheelchair with Power Add-Ons.

Power Add-Ons give manual wheelchair users the opportunity harness a boost of power to get up hills with ease or travel long distances without fatigue.

There’s more to custom chairs than comfort

The truth is a custom wheelchair does so much more than get you from point A to point B. A properly configured custom-built wheelchair is tailored to your specific needs, improving your mobility and adding more independence to your life.

How to prepare for your wheelchair evaluation

Your wheelchair evaluation can be both an exciting and daunting experience. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prepare to ensure you get a successful wheelchair prescription. To help you select the chair that’s perfect for you, we’ve put together some helpful tips and advice on how to prepare for your wheelchair evaluation. Take a read.

How to safely transport your powered wheelchair

With Australia’s high safety standards, here are some important safety features you need to look out for to make transporting your powered chair as safe as possible.

The clinical benefits of Powered Elevating Legrests (ELR’s)

Powered Elevating Legrests (ELR’S) can be used to assist with a number of medical conditions. Learn more about the application of ELR’s and the clinical benefits they offer.

How much does a wheelchair cost?

The cost of buying a wheelchair varies significantly depending on if it’s manual or powered and where it’s made. Buying local is a smart way to bring down the ongoing cost of your wheelchair.