We are a founding member of We do more than just wheelchairs!! We have one of Sydney's most comprehensive ranges of home healthcare products available for hire and sale. Including aids to improve user mobility; seating and pressure care support; bedroom and bathroom devices; plus a full range of daily living aids - all designed to enhance the comfort, health and independence of patients and their caregivers. Christmas 2015 Opening Hours 4th January 2016: 9am to 5pm We're on Facebook too!Disclaimer: This fact sheet is for education purposes only. Please consult with your doctor or other health professional to make sure this information is right for your child. This fact sheet is available to print in the following languages: Folding and Unfolding your WheelchairFolding the wheelchairFold the foot plates up.Hold the vinyl seat in the middle at the front and back; pull upwards until the chair is fully closed.Unfolding the wheelchairPush down and outwards on the side edges of the vinyl seat (where the upholstery is fixed to the metal frame).
Use the palms of your hands to prevent your fingers being caught between the seat and the frame.Getting in and out of the wheelchairThere are many different ways to get in and out of your wheelchair. Your Occupational Therapist will have shown you the most appropriate way depending on your needs.Remember:Always put on the brakes when getting in and out of the wheelchair.Always lift the footplates up before getting in and out of the wheelchair.Always ensure the seat belt is fastened when sitting in the wheelchair.Loading the wheelchair into the carFold the wheelchair as outlined.Please note: these wheelchairs should not be used in wheelchair taxis due to lack of headrest/lock down pointsLifting the wheelchairApply the brakes to prevent the wheels from spinning when lifting.Hold the stable parts of the frame when lifting.For safety, break the lifting into two steps.Lift the wheelchair to the edge of the bootSlide the wheelchair into the bootYour occupational therapist will advise you on the best lifting technique for your wheelchair.
Remember safe lifting principles:Bend your knees, not your backBrace your abdominalsKeep the load close to your body When possible lift the wheelchair with two peopleThe Occupational Therapist who issued your wheelchair wasYour wheelchair is due to be returned by __________________________________Kerbs, Steps and RampsPushing the wheelchair up a Kerb• Place your foot on the tipping lever and tip the wheelchair off its front wheels, onto its back wheels.• Push the wheelchair forward, up onto the kerb and rest the front wheels down onto the kerb.• Push steadily and firmly up the kerb (large wheels will roll up).• Ensure the wheelchair is safely on a flat surface.Pushing the wheelchair down a kerb• Reverse the wheelchair to the edge of the kerb, with the rear wheels positioned squarely to the kerb• Standing at the rear of the wheelchair the person assisting should lower the rear wheels down the kerb slowly.• Once clear of the kerb, slowly lower the front wheels, using the tipping lever.
Cleaning and Maintenance• Always store the wheelchair indoors, in a clean, dry place.• Wipe over the upholstery with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Dry well to avoid rusting of screws.• Check tyres, brakes and upholstery regularly. If there are problems please contact your Occupational Therapist.• Use a bike pump to pump up tyres as required. Tyres will need sufficient pressure so that they are firm when pressed.If you have any problems or require further information in regards to the wheelchair please contact the Occupational Therapy Department. The Children's Hospital at Westmead Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick Hunter New England Kids Health For publications recommended by our hospitals' experts, please visit the Kids Health book shop. Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Services Book a taxiApps FAQs Feedback Events and OpportunitiesRanks and LocationsBecome a DriverPayin Rates
Become an OperatorDocuments and FormsFAQsPayin Rates Online NewslettersJournalDocuments and FormsSubmissions Places to go and see Wheelchair accessible stations have a step-free path to all platforms and essential station facilities Assisted access stations may be accessible to people using motorised wheelchairs and scooters, or for a person using a manual wheelchair, with the help of a friend or carer. Ramp access from North Terrace on northern side of station Lift via entrance on eastern side of King Georges Road Grafton Street on northern side of station, or from bus interchange off Oxford Street on southern side of station Lift from northern entrance off Chalmers Street, or light rail entrance, or Grand Concourse entrance on western side of station (off Pitt Street) Station Street on eastern side of station Lift next to roundabout on southern side of station Remember to check that the station facilities on your journey meet your access needs before setting out.
Travelling with a mobility aid Mobility aids include manual and motorised wheelchairs, scooters, walking frames and walking sticks. Staff cannot operate mobility aids, or lift or carry customers or their mobility aids. If you need this sort of assistance, you will need to travel with a friend or carer. Use the easy access gate to enter and exit. Ask staff if you need assistance boarding. Mobility aids need to be able to turn 180 degrees within an area no bigger than 154cm wide by 207cm long so you have safe access to stations, lifts, ramps, level crossings and trains. Please give way to pedestrains and travel at no more than a walking pace on stations and trains. While three-wheeled ride-on mobility scooters are allowed on trains and light rail, they are not allowed on buses and ferries. There are no storage facilities for mobility aids at stations. There are limits on the size and weight of mobility devices that are allowed on public transport:
300kg, including you, your carer, and anyone else on the boarding ramp Not allowed on trains or platforms at any time: mobility devices with a laden weight over 300kg, as they cannot use ramps to board. Portable platform to train boarding ramps are the only safe way to board a train using a wheelchair or scooter. Boarding ramps are 80cm wide with a maximum load tolerance of 300kg. This includes the weight of yourself, your aid and anyone helping you on the ramp. All of our trains are accessible using a platform to train boarding ramp. Wheelchair spaces on trains Space for wheelchairs is available at the end of carriages - look for the wheelchair symbol beside the train door of wheelchair accessible cars. While on the train, position your wheelchair or scooter in the designated wheelchair space in the seated section at either end of the carriage and put on your brakes. On the station platform, park your mobility aid sideways rather than facing the track.