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Manufacturers
*Caboolture Wheelchairs (Qld)
Stallion stainless steel sports wheelchair. Rigid or folding frame.

* ETS Marketing (Qld)
(NSW Supplier:Paraquad Engineering)

* Infinite Rehab Solutions (Qld)
Will make a rigid frame wheelchair up to 125kg load capacity.

* Glide (WA)
(NSW Supplier: Able Rehabilitation Equipment / ASACare)
Glide 3 wheelchair can be customised (at least up to 660mmm seat width)

* Mobility Plus (Vic)
(NSW Supplier: GTK Rehab)

* Mogo (NSW)
Standard load capacity is 120kg but will make a stronger frame for a heavier person

Considerations

Wheelchair Restraints
When transporting a person in a wheelchair in a car or van, both the occupant and the wheelchair require an RMS (formerly RTA) approved restraint system. The wheelchair and the occupant need to be separately secured to the vehicle itself.
RMS approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness, that supports the user in the wheelchair but is not part of the vehicle restraint system.
The use of a headrest is not legally required but strongly recommended. Easily detachable, folding headrests which fit a wheelchair with standard push handles are available. Refer to section Wheelchair, Scooter, Cushions, ramps / Postural Supports - Seating System: Restraint+ Head+Back+Seats.

Place Of Manufacture

Australia

Price Guide

Costs will vary according to the options on the chair, including upholstery
attendant propelled chairs (frame only) start from about $1600 and self-propelled chairs from around $2200.
Able Rehabilitation only does Glide custom wheelchairs, not ETS.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.