The Luggie Elite portable scooter should prove popular with travellers as it folds into a boxed-sized unit that can be lifted or pulled along like a travel case. The compactness […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Posted inWellbeing
Try a Bit of Nodging
It’s described as a portable version of a masseur’s thumbs and it claims to relieve muscle tension or niggling pain, especially in hard to reach spots on the back, shoulders […]
Posted inBuilding, Designs
Take a lift up the stairs
For a number of reasons, from health issues, age or injury, stairs can present a problem for people who find it difficult or impossible to climb stairs safely or comfortably. Installing a stairlift […]
Posted inNews
Q&A with burns survivor Turia Pitts
Turia Pitts was caught in a grassfire in Western Australia while competing in an ultramarathon. The mining engineer, author and ambassador for Interplast suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body including […]
Posted inNews
Some surprises in “back to basics” Federal Government
The new Federal Government has made significant changes to key portfolios including disability and aged care. These are now the responsibility of one minister with the role of carers for ageing Australians […]
Posted inNews
US Takes Gold in Wheelchair Rugby
It was a close call 58-54 but the US team were victorious over the Australian Steelers in the Tri-Nations event. The Be The Influence Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations championships was held recently in […]
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Stackable wheelchairs join the trolley brigade
A wheelchair system that operates like a shopper trolley scheme is being offered to the wider community. These include hospitals, shopping precincts and exhibitions centres. The idea is to make it easier for people to get […]
Posted inNews
Online recall system for healthcare sector
Therapeutic goods represent the largest proportion of product recalls in the country. This is according to a study by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). Over 700 product recalls were […]
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Upcoming SWEP Tender
The joint SWEP/DES RFT for non-customised aids and equipment is expected to be released at the end of October. Items within the following categories will be included in the tender: […]
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Call for abstracts for ARATA conference
The Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) national conference will be held at the National Convention Centre, Canberra, August 20-22, 2014. The conference theme, Actively Choosing Technology, will […]
Posted inAids, Communication
Hearing Aid Compatible Listening System
An assistive listening device from Sennheiser is suitable for those who wear hearing aids. The transmitter can be easily connected to a TV, hi-fi system or radio and sends a […]