New guidelines on wheelchair seating and seating support surfaces have been announced. The guidelines have been developed to improve the care and comfort for people who use wheelchairs. Because of […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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QCA draft report on disability aids out in Nov
A draft report from the Queensland Competition Authority’s review into medical and disability aids and equipment pricing will be released in late November. The investigation into pricing will document price […]
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World Runs for Those Who Can’t
One of the biggest running events takes place on May 4, 2014, to raise funds for spinal cord injuries. The ‘Wings for Life World Run’ will see 150,000 people in […]
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Highlights from Rehacare 2013
There were some interesting products on show at Rehacare held in Dusseldorf, Germany last month. Catching our attention was the Independence Bed Table, claimed to be the only bed rail […]
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Gov saving $ on NDIS branding
DisabilityCare is no more but the name will still be appearing on ancillary material for some time. While it is officially the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with the body overseeing […]
Posted inAids, Communication
Talking Barcode Scanner Updated
The latest version of the i.d. mate Quest bar code scanner has a number of new technology features on board that makes it easier for the blind and visually impaired […]
Posted inMobility
Portable Scooter
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]