There are 2.7 million people in Australia caring for someone. This can vary from providing informal care to older people or those with a disability or long term health conditions. […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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Falls at Home a Leading Cause of Death
Falling over at home is the major cause of injury deaths in Victoria. According to the most recent data from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, more than a third of […]
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New Security Business from Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has formed a new security business. This follows completion of its spin-off from Ingersoll Rand. The new business, Allegion, provides security solutions globally to business and […]
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Sneak Peek:Royal Rehab Centre
Freedom2Live visits the Royal Rehabilitation Centre, at Ryde in Sydney. Our verdict: impressive. The centre is quite a departure from the traditional hospital design with an emphasis on being part of […]
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Coalition “will deliver on NDIS”
Minister commits to delivering NDIS in full. In a statement to Freedom2Live, Assistant Minister for Social Services Mitch Fifield, said nothing has changed in Coalition support for the NDIS. The […]
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Gov. Axes Workforce Supplement
Coalition government pulls the plug on the $1.2b Aged Care Workforce Supplement. The scheme was set up by the former Labor government to deliver pay rises to aged care workers. […]
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Invitation: Cricket Legends Lunch
Cricket Legends Lunch heads to the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 31. This annual event, now in its 18th year will have a stellar line-up of former tester cricketers attending […]
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UK Sports Club Survey
Sports club survey shows gaps in participation for people with disability. The Sports Club Survey 2013 was the largest ever undertaken in the UK with nearly 3000 sports clubs across […]
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Special Olympics A Big Winner
The numbers said it all – over 2000 medals and ribbons for these sporting champions. But it was not the medal tally that really counted at the Special Olympics Asia […]
Posted inComfort, Pressure Care, Seating
Custom Molded Seating System
Shape capture technology in Signature-Fit cushions claim to get the seating right. Using a fast and flexible In-Sight digitising system it captures the unique contours of the body in exact […]
Posted inBody Support, Comfort, Pressure Care
Pressure Activated Vibrating Cushion
A pressure-activated, battery operated vibrating cushion for gentle, soothing comfort. The cushion can be held, sat on or rested against and is designed to provide sensory input said to improve focus and attention. […]
Posted inMobility, Recreation
Easy Rider
Here is a ride-on vehicle that children can operate. Using easy right-left leg movements on the front bar, the Ezyroller moves along smoothly and safely without chains or pedals. Non-marking […]