Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is inviting applications for its 2014 travel awards competition. This follows the success of the inaugural launch of the awards last year. The competition is designed to […]
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NSW Council Offers Mobility Scooter Test Drive
Lake Macquarie City Council in NSW is running a one-day event for seniors on mobility scooter safety. To be held on February 28, it is part of the council’s annual seniors program targeting people […]
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It’s Official: Royal Rehab Opens
whttps://royalrehab.com.au/https://royalrehab.com.au/The Royal Rehab centre at Ryde in Sydney had its official opening on February 19. This state-of-the-art facility with its network of rehabilitation and disability services and an on-campus college is the biggest […]
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Home Modifications – Doorways
More tips on adapting the home environment to suit the changing needs of the elderly or people with disability. Doorway modifications need to provide adequate width and circulation of both […]
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Slip Resistant Socks
Reduce the risk of injuries associated with slips, slides and falls with this range of socks. The socks are designed to be loose fitting and comfortable around the ankles with […]
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Aqua Flotation Jogging Belt
The 66fit aqua belt is used for rehabilitation in a hydrotherapy or swimming pool. It has been designed primarily for non, weight- bearing aqua exercises to help reduce stress on […]
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Ki Mobility Focus CR
Our patent pending execution of the Science of Complex Rotation for the perfect Tilt. Adjustments are easy with the Focus CR. The right options are available and select assemblies come […]
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SmartDrive Power Assist Device
The SmartDrive is a revolutionary device that gives wheelchair users more power to go further. This is a versatile and powerful solution for moving over most surfaces. SmartDrive goes up […]
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People with Disability Not Equal Before the Law
All states should urgently develop a strategy so people with disability are treated more fairly before our courts. This follows a report from the Human Rights Commission that found discrimination […]
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Planning for Better End-of-Life Care
A new report has identified a number of barriers to quality end-of-life care for people with dementia. The report, End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia, claimed there is a wide […]
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Ageing Well – Where Gender Matters
Men and women are different especially when it comes to ageing well. Data to support factors that may influence wellbeing were presented at a conference last week in Barcelona by […]
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Cricket Legends Lunch a Big Fund Raiser
Almost $180,000 was raised at the Northcott annual Cricket Legends lunch held at the Sydney Cricket Ground recently. More than 430 guests attended and mingling with the crowd were cricket […]