The Apia International Sydney Wheelchair Tennis Open, and ITF Super Series event will once again be held in Sydney in 2017 with matches taking place at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. The worlds top ranked players will be back in Sydney to challenge for one of the most prestigious titles on the ITF circuit. Join us for some world class tennis at the Apia International Sydney Wheelchair Tennis Open. For more information on the Australian Wheelchair Tennis Summer Series, please click here. Apia International Sydney Wheelchair Tennis Open Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre Rod Laver Drive, Sydney Olympic Park Sydney, New South Wales, 2127 Click here for ticket pricingLEADERS IN WHEELCHAIR ACCESS VEHICLES Tailored vehicle access solutions Obligation free test drive 24×7 Australia wide support Come and see our latest vehicle – the front row passenger Kia Carnival YP – at the ATSA Independent Living Expo. The ideal vehicle with comfort and safety that provides freedom for the whole family.
A flexible vehicle for ambulant and wheelchair bound occupants, easy to drive and comfortable for all occupants. Our Wheelchair Access Taxi offers quick and easy loading and unloading of all passengers. The ultimate vehicle for freedom that allows wheelchair bound people to travel independently. Want to be nearer to the driver? Try the front passenger wheelchair option. Our most popular vehicle fleet and perfect for families. Seating for up to 6 occupants and one wheelchair. Ideal for less frequent wheelchair users, the row 3 vehicle is a very flexible option. WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING Rebecca’s 6 year old son Nate has a disability which means he can’t walk, speak or eat. Now that Nate is getting older, lifting Nate and his chair was having a direct impact on Rebecca’s health. Having a wheelchair accessible vehicle, where Nate can sit next to his brother, sleep and enjoy the ride with a full view out the front window. Watch Rebecca speak about what her Automobility converted vehicle means to her and Nate.
GET A NEEDS ASSESSMENT Automobility will be launching our latest product – the Kia YP Carnival front row passenger wheelchair access vehicle at the ATSA Independent Living Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds on May 18 and 19. We are also offering special pricing on our conversions for orders placed from ATSA and have other attractive offers in place for attendees of this great expo.Two of our Flames are representing Australia in Japan for the Osaka Cup this week! Congratulations to our rookie Annabelle Lindsay - rookie of the year in the WNWBL in 2016, and receiving her first call-up to the Aussie team - Annabelle was presented with her Aussie singlets this week. And the fabulous Hannah Dodd improving every season and game, Hannah Dodd Para-athlete again getting the call to play for Australia. Together they've helped Australian Gliders win Silver in Osaka today. Basketball Australia Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Basketball NSW # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #MY day gets off to a bad start at Fairfield station, where there is a lift - but the two pedestrian ramps are too steep for my wheelchair.
Next stop is Granville, where a ramp is ready when the train pulls in. However the helpful station staff don't put me in an area designated for my wheelchair. They are supposed to put me on the part of a train where seats fold up, allowing space for wheelchairs. I have to hold on to the pole used by standing passengers. RELATED: Outcry over nightmare train ride for wheelchair-bound boy and his mum UNRELATED: Lack of moral compass on the Greens ship dramatically apparentOften people sit on the fold-up seats and don't move - forcing me to give them a gentle reminder.When the train arrives at Redfern I get off, accompanied by Daily Telegraph reporter Jim O'Rourke who is spending a day on the trains with me. But there is no way to get off the platform. If I want to go to the university, for example, I'd have to get the train all the way to Central and then catch a cab back. Ridiculous.Before boarding again I tell staff know I will get off at Circular Quay so they can call ahead for a ramp.
When we get there, there is no one waiting with the ramp. It takes almost a minute to attract the attention of staff by waving my hand out of the door.Once off, I make my way to the lift. It can take my chair and just one or two other people. This is one of the busiest stations in the city, with all the tourists and commuters, but it has the smallest lifts. You often have to queue - and you miss your train. It really pisses me off when I see perfectly healthy people jump into the lift because they can't be bothered taking the stairs. I have to wait, then I miss my train.Next we head to St Peters. A station assistant is waiting with a portable ramp, but looks puzzled."This isn't for wheelchairs you know." he says."That's why I don't live around here," I reply.Sydenham is the next stop, where a ramp is waiting and station renovations with lifts and ramps make exiting the station easy.The second last stop at Cabramatta is not so smooth. There are no staff or portable ramps waiting. I wait in the train doorway, waving my hand to attract attention as the "doors closing" announcement begins.
Still no sign of any staff member as the doors start banging into my wheelchair. Jim and another passenger help me off.At my final stop at Fairfield, where this journey from hell began, a ramp is waiting but the doors closed on my wheelchair.It then took 40 minutes to get a taxi because work at the station has moved the cab rank across a road I can't cross. What a bad end to a very bad day.This browser is not supported. Please upgrade your browser. Mobility scooter, stroller and wheelchair hire Strollers, wheelchairs and motorised scooters will be available for hire from Event Scooter Hire. Book online at Event Scooter Hire, or call 0428 694 335. Apia Wheelchair International Open - Sydney Olympic Park Event dates to be confirmed: January 2016 The Apia Wheelchair International Sydney will once again be fully integrated into the Apia International Sydney WTA Premier and ATP 250 event in 2016. The International Tennis Federtion Wheelchair Tennis Tour originated in 1992 with 11 international tournaments, but has grown in size and popularity with currently over 160 events taking place all over the world.