Using A Motorised Wheelchair or Mobility Scooter in Queensland
A motorised mobility device is a motorised wheelchair or a mobility scooter. If you use a motorised mobility device on a footpath or road related area in Queensland, it must be registered and it’s free to register. There is no minimum age requirement for registration. Two seated motorised mobility devices can be registered and used by 1 or 2 people. At least 1 of the users must have mobility difficulties. A motorised mobility device can be registered to: an individual with mobility difficulties an organisation where the device is to be used by the organisation’s residents, shoppers, students or hirers … Read more
Buying a Mobility Scooter
What to consider when buying a Mobility Scooter or Powered Wheelchair Before you look for a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair it’s a good idea to consider: Where and how are you intending to use one? What types of surfaces does it need to be able to be used on? What is your budget for a Mobility Scooter? Does it need to be put in and out of a car? Is weight and issue for ease of lifting it in and out of a vehicle? What sort of battery life will you likely need? What features will suit you best? … Read more
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS
Our equipment is SAFE against infection from Coronavirus (Covid-19) We are here to help! Since 2008, Mobility Rentals & Sales have led the industry with the strongest hygiene standards to protect our customers and staff against cross infection from transmitted diseases such as Influenza, Gastro and Staph infections. Our standards are effective to protect against cross infection for Coronavirus (Covid19) transference As well as maintaining a clean & safe showroom, all of our equipment is put through a hygiene system where it undergoes significant cleaning to ensure it is safe to use and safe from infection transference of transmittable diseases … Read more
Walking Tutors
Walking aids can often aid recovery or provide immediate access to mobility. There are many types of walking aids that include walking canes, quad canes, Zimmer frames, wheelie walkers and rollators, gutter arm rollators and walking tutors. Following strokes and significant injuries it may be a leaning process to walk again. Sometimes this involves the use of a walking tutor. A walking tutor is a specialized equipment item that supports your forearms in gutter supports to reduce the risk of falling. Walking tutors can have all 4 wheels free moving or 2 fixed and 2 free wheeling depending upon the … Read more
Travelling with a Disability
Having a disability should not mean that you have any less right to a holiday and access for travel. However the reality can be more limiting for a number of reasons. Travelling with your disability aids and equipment can be difficult and potentially very expensive. The weight and size of some disability aids and equipment can mean that the equipment items cost of travel maybe more than yours. While most airlines today are very considerate towards disabled passengers and they will allow you more luggage, most likely there will not be enough luggage allowance for all the items that you … Read more
Disability Equipment Funding
There are a number of government initiatives that support funding for disability aids and equipment, these include MASS (Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme) and NDIS ( National Disability Scheme). There are also specialised subsidies depending upon the diagnosed condition that requires supportive disability aids and equipment. This URL is a link to state government support options https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/families-carers-friends/aids-equipment Generally speaking, access to subsidised disability aids and equipment may be a time consuming process, and the subject may require a professional assessment from a medical practitioner, OT or Physio prior to an application for financial assistance. Always seek advice from your doctor and … Read more
Wheelchair Accessible Accommodation in Brisbane
Travelling with a loved one who has limited mobility can present many challenges that includes finding suitable disability friendly accommodation. To help make your next trip to Brisbane & the Gold Coast that little bit easier, we’ve put together a list (below) of local hotels and serviced apartments in and around Brisbane that can provide wheelchair accessible rooms and facilities. These rooms may include roll in showers, hand rails around the toilet and shower, available parking etc, however we strongly recommend you contact your chosen hotel to confirm these details prior to booking. Not all Hotels are the same, however most have a very good … Read more
Postoperative Care
Home postoperative care is a critical time for many people. Hospital procedures, no matter how simple can be a scary and confusing experience, there is often a steep learning curve to understand how to care for themselves a family member or friend. This usually involves learning about disability and mobility equipment and seeking out service providers to support short or long term recovery needs. It is always a good idea to discuss postoperative home recovery with a healthcare professional and identify any disability or mobility aids that are recommended to support the various phases of recovery. This will allow time … Read more
Mobility Aids Safety
Mobility Aids Safety whether you buy or hire, safety may not be an obvious concern when looking for a disability aid. However we do all agree that we want to ensure that the person using the disability aid will be both safe and comfortable. Most Important Considerations are: The person’s height, weight, age & sex. Disability equipment safety is important because disability aids are usually manufactured to cater to an individuals specific size and weight. So if we know the users, height, weight, age & sex, we can ensure the person to use the item will fit comfortably and within the equipment’s safe weight & use range. Additionally if … Read more