Buyers Guides

Buyers Guides are useful for health professionals as well as for consumers and carers.

For health professionals who want to have a more detailed summary of factors to consider when purchasing an AT equipment, you can access our Buyers Guides in our AT database @ Magic. click Product Search on menu bar. Enter buyers guide in the search box and click "Search".

Buyers Guides available for download (including the accessible verions):

• 01 Bath Seat - Selecting and using a Bath Seat
  ..... accessible version


• 02 Adjustable Bed - Choosing an Adjustable Bed
  ..... accessible version


• 03 Bed and Mattress - Choosing a Bed and Mattress
  ..... accessible version
  


• 04 Chair - Select a Comfortable Chair
  ..... accessible version


• 05 Continence Management - Products and techniques to assist in managing continence, to restore personal dignity and improve independence
  ..... accessible version


• 06 Grabrails - Select suitable Grabrails for safety in the home
  ..... accessible version


• 07 Hoist - Choosing a Hoist for the home
  ..... accessible version


• 08 Manual Wheelchairs - A brief guide to Manual Wheelchairs
  ..... accessible version


• 09 Manual Wheelchairs Basic Handling - A brief guide to the basic handling of Manual Wheelchairs
  ..... accessible version


• 10 Manual Wheelchair Maintenance - A brief guide to the Manual Wheelchair Maintenance
  ..... accessible version


• 11 Powered Wheelchair - Choosing a Powered Wheelchair
  ..... accessible version


• 12 Pressure Cushion - Choosing a Pressure Cushion
  ..... accessible version


• 13 Scooter - Selecting a Scooter
  ..... accessible version


• 14 Sling - Choosing a Sling
  ..... accessible version


• 15 Stairlift - Selecting a Stairlift or Platform Lift
  ..... accessible version


• 16 Taps - Guidelines to assist when you have difficulty in Operating Taps
  ..... accessible version


• 17 Walking Frames - A brief guide to types of Walking Frames
  ..... accessible version


• 18 Buying Second-hand Equipment - Guidelines for buying second-hand equipment for people with disability


• 19 Online Shopping - A wide variety of assistive technology can now be purchased online. Assistive Technology Australia suggests a list of factors to consider before purchasing assistive technology from Australian or overseas supplier online.
  ..... accessible version