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 […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Putting Feet First
These Gel-eze protectors provide comfort and protection to pressure areas like heels and ankles as well as helping to reduce skin break down and shear force injuries. With its low […]
Posted inMobility
Hand it to Me
The Upright EDHU – 16 Hand Cycle is the latest in the Discovery series of funky bikes that accommodates children with simple balance problems or those with more involved cases […]
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Sporty Scooter
The new ME-940 Interceptor scooter in bright safety yellow, offers a full suspension system with shock absorbers. There is a digital LCD dashboard displaying battery gauge, hours of usage, temperature and […]
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Q&A with disability advocate Matt Lennox
Matt Lennox is a business intelligence analyst for the Taxi Services Commission.
Posted inTransport
Freedom comes with a compact conversion
The Toyota Rukus Freedom Van is the latest wheelchair access vehicle to arrive at Freedom Motors. This conversion is for customers after a small but trendy modification. Compact but roomy […]