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Swan Neck Walking Sticks: Provides Support and Stability
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Providing additional support and stability while walking, the Ausnew offset cane centers the user’s weight over the cane base for greater balance and support while reducing hand and wrist fatigue. Fitted with a non-slip rubber cane tip, the offset cane can be used while navigating any surface. Used on either hand, the cane height is also adjustable for a comfortable, customized fit. Introducing the Ausnew Swan Neck Walking Sticks These can also be single-point straight sticks but come with a swan neck curve at the top of the stick up to the handle. The swan neck offsets your weight to...
Walking Stick: Support and Care for Every Step
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At times the elderly may have to face the reality that certain mobility aids are necessary not just to assist with movement but also as a preventative measure to avoid falls. A walking stick, also referred to as a walking cane, is probably the most basic yet highly versatile mobility aid. It is primarily used to assist with balancing, improve stability and at times even reduce the pressure that may be causing pain. Most walking sticks are thought of to be a straight, long stick either with a straight or curved handle but there are actually various different types depending...
Up & Easy Seat Assist: Get Up Easily and Independently
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The Up & Easy Seat Assist has a gentle hydraulic action that easily raises or lowers the user to or from most any chair. This lifting cushion lifts 70% of the user's body weight to help make standing up or getting up from a chair or sofa much easier. Introducing Up & Easy Seat Assist This portable and economical lifting seat are perfect for those who need help to stand. It activates automatically as the user stands, lifting to 70% of their weight up to 154 kg. It is fully self-powered and does not require electricity, instead of using a...
Micro enterprise, a meaningful employment alternative
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Employment can be meaningful and rewarding for everyone.
The community awareness campaign, ‘Discover Micro Enterprise – Exploring the Possibilities Project’ is funded through an Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant with the Department of Social Services (DSS).
Sports Ability
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Paralympian David (DJ) Johnson engages young people with his achievements as an elite athlete and stories from the Sydney 2000 Olympics, speaks about bullying and inclusion, and teaches key skills in custom designed sports wheelchairs.