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Wheelchair review – the ones to know about, the favourites and new to the market chairs

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Wheelchairs

There is a huge selection of wheelchairs out there on the market - the search alone can be overwhelming! We’ve put together the ones to know about, favourites and even ones that have just hit the market!

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360 MAGIC MOBILITY magicmobility.com.au

SPECS 140kg | 175kg • Electric KEY FEATURES Compact body responds to adventures - off-road challenges to indoor obstacles • Compact mid wheel drive with off-road capability • Three easy change drive wheel options – Urban, Crossover and Off-road • Highly customised for each individual

HIPPOCAMPE

mogowheelchairs.com.au SPECS Manual • Approx. 14kg KEY FEATURES • Practical and lightweight • Compact all-terrain beach wheelchair has a fold-down seat back, removable push bar and detachable wheels • Easy to steer, can be assembled in under a minute

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COGY

timmermansmethod.com.au cogy.com.au – website coming soon!

SPECS Manual KEY FEATURES • The Cogy fills the gap in mobility assistance giving people more independence • A wheelchair that does not require arms to push, steers with one hand, and allows movement and exercise without having to balance

HELIO KIDS WHEELCHAIR

activerehab.net.au SPECS Manual • Approx. 4.8kg KEY FEATURES • Lightest folding manual wheelchair for kids • Growth adjustment • Strong and tough for kids, made of carbon fibre • This chair was designed to keep up with active children

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WIZZYBUG

cptech.com.au

SPECS Electric • Front wheel drive KEY FEATURES • Designed for toddlers; with postural seating supports, trays • Powered by a lightweight, rechargeable battery • Has the capacity for five kilometres of travel between charges • Puncture proof tyres mean parks and playgrounds can be

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LITTLE WAVE FLIP WHEELCHAIR

activerehab.net.au

SPECS Manual tilt in space • Approx. 9.52kg KEY FEATURES • Easy to use wheelchair that acts like a stroller • Folds extremely small • Seat height, seat depth, and seat width • The Little Wave Flip integrates design elements from strollers into the functionality of a wheelchair

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LITTLE WAVE XP WHEELCHAIR

activerehab.net.au

SPECS Manual • Approx. 4.9 -7.26kg KEY FEATURES • Large growth range in width and depth • Designed so kids can use all of their strength and leverage to their advantage. • Extremely light, simple to use and easy to transport • Ability to move easily within its environment

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PRO TILT CG

astris-pme.com.au

SPECS Manual • 17kgs KEY FEATURES • Light weight design and compact size (base frame is only 21.75” long) • Simple adjustments makes it easy to push, turn, tilt and un-tilt • A wheelchair designed for virtually any everyday

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FREEDOM NXT

www.astris-pme.com.au

SPECS Manual • Frame weight 10kgs KEY FEATURES • Folding Frame • Tilt In Space – 45 Degrees • Growth Adjustable • A hybrid “by design,” the NXT is strong and durable – lightweight, compact, and easy to use

10 SMIK PHOENIX dejay.com.au

SPECS Manual KEY FEATURES • Hand made in Australia to suit each child’s needs • Crash tested, ready to transport and lightweight • Adjustable tilt angle +10 degrees to -50 degrees • Unprecedented amount of tilt range and frame adjustment

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SMIK BUZZ dejay.com.au

SPECS Manual • 20 to 31cm KEY FEATURES • Hand made in Australia • Easy to transport and lightweight • Wide range of custom options • Although a compact wheelchair, it’s constructed to withstand the rigours of a child’s experience 12 CONVAID CRUISER dejay.com.au

SPECS Manual • 25.5 to 45.5cm width investigation and adventure

KEY FEATURES • Folds like an umbrella stroller • 30º fixed tilt • 5 years of growth capability • Sleek silver frame and stylish new upholstery, one-piece angle adjustable push handle provides easy manoeuvring of the wheelchair by the caregiver

QUICKIE 2 dejay.com.au

SPECS Manual • Up to 136kgs KEY FEATURES • Versatile and modular and is manufactured out of 7000 Series Aerospace Aluminium • The crossbrace is more rigid and reduces the overall chair weight by up to 1kg • Increased weight capacity of 136kgs

14 OTTOBOCK AVANTGARD 4 dejay.com.au

SPECS Manual • 32 to 52cm width KEY FEATURES • The Ottobock Avantgarde 4 folding wheelchair for active users has once again been optimised without giving up proven advantages. With its numerous individual adjustment options, it provides optimum support for your active day-to-day life 15 ZIPPIE IRIS wdejay.com.au

SPECS Manual KEY FEATURES • Includes the True Fit Program, a complete growth package for free. • Offering a combination of positioning, manoeuvrability, and increased portability with the XLOCK® folding crossbrace option, this tilting wheelchair uses patented rotation-in-space technology to rotate the seat frame around the user’s centre of gravity 16 EXPLORER MINI permobil.com.au

SPECS Electric KEY FEATURES • A powered mobility solution that facilitates self-initiated movement and exploration for children 12 – 36 months of age with mobility impairment • Multiple weight bearing surfaces help promote safe, stable upright postures • Provides opportunities to improve strength, endurance and postural control

17 TILITE PILOT permobil.com.au

SPECS Manual • Up to 54kg KEY FEATURES • Built-in forward growth adjustment to grow with your child • Ultralightweight design and carbon fibre frame panels • Clean frame design for easy access to the adjustment bolts • Is light-weight, easy to adjust, and adjusts with your child growth 18 TILITE TWIST permobil.com.au

SPECS Manual • Up to 75kg KEY FEATURES • The TWIST encourages exploration and independence • No parts or growth kits to buy - TWIST grows with you • TWIST Center-Mounted Push Handle option • The handle is height-adjustable and easily removable 19 KUDU r82.com.au

SPECS Manual with tilt KEY FEATURES • Available in 4 sizes • Combines form and function for the user to provide the right fit and support for a comfortable posture

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RGK TIGA

sunrisemedical.com.au

SPECS : Individually Customisable • 7.5kg KEY FEATURES • Specifically designed to your child’s individual measurements, and can be personalised through a choice of colours and embroidery. • Designed for power and efficiency and can grow with your child. Includes a range of functional and frame options

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Phone: (03) 8201 7137 • Email: orders@topcattreasure.com.au • www.topcattreasure.com.au Showroom/Warehouse: 13/200 Canterbury Road, Bayswater North 3153

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ZIPPIE IRIS

sunrisemedical.com.au

SPECS Folding: 16kgs Rigid: 14.5kgs • Manual KEY FEATURES • Available with 40° or 55° rotation ranges that can be set to achieve up to 45° or 60° of posterior rotation. The rotation arm helps children remain comfortable and secure while tilting. • The IRIS is designed to maintain proper support for your child as they grow

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ZIPPIE ZONE

sunrisemedical.com.au

SPECS Manual • Total Weight: 6.5kg KEY FEATURES • Designed for the unique needs of kids, the Zone offers numerous growth options and provides the greatest wheel access for independent mobility. • An innovative, ultra-lightweight and optionrich rigid wheelchair that is perfect for active kids and teens. • Free growth kit 23 SPEX WONDERSEAT wmedifab.com.au

SPECS 63cm | 29kg • 68cm | 30kg KEY FEATURES • Smart and classy! With a matte black frame, black wheels, and choice of 9 fabric colours for the seating. • A world-renowned seating system • One seat. Two base options – For children with positioning needs where a stroller is the preferred option

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CARONY & TURNY MANUAL mobilityengineering.com.au

SPECS Manual KEY FEATURES • Adaptable, postural support tailored to the occupant’s requirements • Suitable for children and adults, one system that grows with you • The Carony combined with the Turny swivel system makes travelling easy • Safe and comfortable transition from the vehicle seat to the wheelchair

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25 MOGO JOEY mogowheelchairs.com.au

SPECS Manual KEY FEATURES • Totally custom made • Comes in any colour combination • Australian made • No standard sizes, the Joey can grow with your child and can be painted in favourite colours to show off your sports team or fav super hero

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ELITE

mobilityplus.com.au

SPECS Manual • approx 5.5kg KEY FEATURES • Lightweight, robust frame – titanium or alloy, with built in growth • Any footplate style with option for weight bearing • Compatible with many power assist options - perfect for use with TriRide & Freewheel • Custom made in Melbourne

EQUALISER

mobilityplus.com.au

SPECS Manual • approx. 6kg KEY FEATURES • Folding frame available in titanium or alloy with built in growth • Folding, swing away or lift out footplate • Compatible with many power assist options • Custom made in Melbourne

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