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Disability, Independence and Dignity
The Wheelchair Factory will be hosting a professional clinical training
session on Tuesday 31st August, 2010. We are delighted to announce the clinic
will be conducted by an international expert in mobility and transfer:
- Maria Amnell - ETAC International Educational Manager
B.Sc. Occupational Therapy, Sweden
The major training sessions will cover:
- Preserving dignity whilst maintaining independence; and
- Movement with Ease: Manual Transfer Techniques and Considerations
Here is some exciting news, we have joined RB Systems Australian installer network!
RB Systems manufacture signalling devices which unify many of the controls and switches
found on a car dashboard (eg. lights, indicators, horn) into a single multi-function
control.
Clicking here
you will find an excellent overview document of a signaller. RB Systems also produce
more varied devices.
For reference, you can also view product brochures below from RB Systems:
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Here are a few shots of the Master of Ceremonies at this years
Balloon Festival.
Mr. John Pickup, an active retiree made even more active using
the scooter we provided for the function.
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The Wheelchair Factory are now the exclusive ACT distibutors
for the ETAC range high quality of disability aids from Sweden.
Please click
ETAC's website for further product information.
The Wheelchair Factory are now authorized Linak repairers and suppliers for
the ACT and region, and the south coast of NSW.
... please click on the following link to read more.
Here is a short video of Roxy the doberman from Batemans Bay, test driving her new wheelchair built by Peter Kierzkowski of The Wheelchair Factory, Ulladulla. Roxy is suffering spine bone spurs due to age, affecting her nervous system in the hindquarter region, resulting in loss of use of hind legs. Her owners and breeders are absolutely thrilled with Roxy's newfound mobility !
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First photos of our NEW shopfront
Finally! The Wheelchair Factory has a real shopfront. We are located at the
Fisher shops.
The new address is:
Shop 6, Fisher Square, Kalgoorlie Crescent, Fisher ACT.
We chose this location for its central location, free parking, easy access
and wonderful community.
It is also located within walking distance of Araluen
Village, Bronte Village, Umbara and Katara Villages. Mirinjani and the Adria
Village are also close by; the shop is also two doors from the newly opened Fisher
Medical Centre, which is operated by a team of local doctors.
Phone Numbers and other contact details remain the same.
Showroom hours are 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday, Saturday by appointment.
The Wheelchair Factory will be keeping its workshop/warehouse at Jacoby Place in Stirling, and it's branch in Ulladulla.
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