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These services specialise in mobility and equipment, provide info and access to equipment resources, or cater for the changing needs of young people living with disabilities. Some employ Occupational Therapists, who are willing to work with client's own OT's.

Special Equipment Shop
Based in Victoria, O.T. Jenny Reed runs a special equipment shop which sells toys for early intervention therapies, feeding equipment, books and much more. Many of the advertised products, which can be purchased online, seem to be reasonable priced. For more information you can contact Jenny on (03) 9380 1127 or email jenny@therapybookshop.com Link: www.specialequipmentshop.com/
Program of Appliances for Disabled People Inquiry Final Report
This inquiry was established in June 2008 to inquire into and report on the Program for Appliances for Disabled People. The final report was tabled on the 15th December 2008 Link: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/PARLMENT/committee.nsf/0/6E746FC403788DEBCA257522007F90FF
Megalong Positioning Services
Operates out of Disability Enterprises in Leura. 0419 742 402 (02) 4784 1118
Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP)
The PADP is a NSW Government program for people with disabilities. It is set up to assist both children and adults with permanent or long-term disabilities live and participate in their community by providing appropriate equipment, aids and appliances. PAPD provides a wide range of equipment such as wheelchairs, bathroom aids and feeding pumps. Contact on 1800 115 237 or email padp@wsahs.nsw.gov.au more information »
DADHC Equipment and Modifications Fund
To assist people participate in the Community Participation and Transition to Work Programs by contributing to the cost of assistive equipment and technology or building modifications Link: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/1CC7BDCA-61AA-499E-8ECC-C01377F13526/4664/EMFApplicationForm20092010.pdf
Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre
Services the whole Nepean region. (02) 4732 2363
Safety and Mobility equipment
Features an evacuation chair for ease of transporting down stairs. Contact Melanie on (02) 9983 9520. Link: www.safetyandmobility.com.au/
Speed Boar Machining
Contact Wayne Wagstaff on (02) 4577 4647
Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities
(02) 4734 9400
GTK Rehab
(02) 9620 9177 Link: www.gtkrehab.com.au
Hospital at Home
1300 303 604 Link: www.hospitalathome.com.au
Assessment and Equipment Loan, Blue Mountains Hospital
(02) 4784 6503
Astely Mobility
(02) 9673 2212
Free Information Service - Equipment
The Independent Living Centre in Parramatta is a free information service for people with disabilities and their carers. The non-profit, community-based organisation provides information on equipment, products and home-modifications, and by making an appointment, equipment and products can be tried at no cost. Link: www.ilcnsw.asn.au/
Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD)
A voluntary non-profit organisation which aims to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and those caring for them through the application of technology. (02) 9808 2022 Link: www.technicalaidnsw.org.au/
TASC
TASC is a consultancy service which meets the technology, seating and mobility needs of people with disabilities in NSW. Link: www.thespasticcentre.org.au/services/services-tasc/services-tasc.htm File Link: services-tasc_factsheet.pdf
Active Mobility Systems
Contact on 96492345, 96491575 or 1300442017. Ceiling and folding hoists, little powered wheelchair, airlift bath seat
Technical Aid for the Disabled (TADS)
Phone 98082022
Northcott Equipment Solutions
(02)9890 0195
Paediatric Mobility Equipment
Phone 1300 131 884