Assistive Technology Assessment Clinics

Bike Clinics

NovitaTech provides the opportunity for kids and adults living with disability to trial a selection of bikes and trikes of different sizes, shapes and models. We also have a range of accessories and supports which enable people with limited mobility and balance to successfully ride a bike. Adapted or specialised bikes can increase physical stability and confidence in learning to ride a bike.

At a Bike Clinic session, a therapist will assess your capacity to ride a bike, including:

• past history of bike use
• physical ability – Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level; ability to stand/walk/sit, with or without support
• range of movement
• motivation
• bike skills and safety.

NovitaTech’s Bike Clinics are led by a physiotherapist with expertise in paediatric disability and knowledge of cycling, with the support from technicians who have extensive experience in bike modifications to suit your exact specifications and needs. The physiotherapist will help to determine the most appropriate bike and supports for you. A bike with the required supports is then set up for you to trial to establish the most cost-effective and age-appropriate options.

Walker Clinics

Walkers are Assistive Technology that can support independent mobility and movement for people living with disability that otherwise are unable to walk. There are many different types of walkers, and a wide range of accessories, so finding the right balance is essential to finding a walker that will provide the best independent movement and potential for skill and strength development. At NovitaTech’s Walker Clinic sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a highly experienced physiotherapist to find the best matched walker for your needs. There may also be the opportunity to hire a walker following the clinic session so you can have a longer trial of the equipment.

Walker Clinic appointments typically run for 60-90 minutes and can be accessed through your NDIS funding, depending on your plan and goals. You may also request an assessment report be sent to your funding body if you need to have an item funded following your clinic appointment.

Upcoming Walker Clinics

Thursday 25 January 2024

Thursday 7 March 2024

Thursday 18 April 2024

Thursday 30 May 2024

Thursday 11 July 2024

Call us on 1300 668 482 or submit an online enquiry for appointments.

Powered Mobility Clinics

For kids, young people and adults living with disability, being able to move around on your own can be a key to independence. Booking into a NovitaTech Powered Mobility Clinic will give you an opportunity to explore a range of powered wheelchairs and other equipment. An experienced occupational therapist and physiotherapist will work with you to investigate different techniques for operating a powered wheelchair, including using the joystick and switch access, as well as the different drive mechanisms including mid-wheel and rear-wheel drive powered wheelchairs.

Following your clinic session, you will be given a summary report, and you may also be able to hire a powered wheelchair or other equipment for trial to enable you to further explore and develop your skills to operate a powered wheelchair and ensure it’s the best mobility option for you.

NovitaTech’s Powered Mobility Clinic appointments typically run for 90-minutes and can be assessed through NDIS funding, depending on your goals. You may also request an assessment report be provided to your funding body if you need to have an item funded following your clinic appointment.

Upcoming Powered Mobility Clinics

Wednesday 24 January 2024

Wednesday 24 April 2024

Wednesday 17 July 2024

Call us on 1300 668 482 or submit an online enquiry for appointments.

Please note: medical clearance is required before attending a Powered Mobility Clinic. Speak to our staff about this when you call to book an appointment time.

Shower Chair Clinics

Having the right shower and toileting chairs can support independence and can make showering a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for kids, young people and adults living with disability. NovitaTech therapists conduct shower chair trial sessions at the Assistive Technology Centre at 1 South Road, Thebarton. An experienced occupational therapist will complete a holistic review of your needs and assist you to find the right shower chair, with a range of different shower chairs of varying sizes and features for you to trial.

NovitaTech’s Shower Chair Clinic sessions typically run for 60-90 minutes and can be accessed through your NDIS funding, depending on your plan and goals. The sessions may be followed by a home-based assessment of your bathroom to make sure the selected equipment will meet your needs. You can also request an assessment report be sent to your funding body if you need to have an item funded following the clinic session.

Upcoming Shower Chair Clinics

Call us on 1300 668 482 or submit an online enquiry for appointments.

RaceRunner Clinics

RaceRunners are designed to support people living with disability who find it difficult to walk or run without assistance – those living with cerebral palsy, arthritis or other issues that affect mobility and balance. Manufactured in Denmark, the bike-like devices support users to run, build up speed, and do more physical exercise outdoors on a range of different surfaces. You can participate in recreational and community activities and sports, even ‘Frame Running’ – a new, innovative sport introduced at the World Paralympic Games. RaceRunners are available in 10 frame styles and sizes suitable for users aged 3 and above.

RaceRunner clinics typically run for 60-90 minutes and can be accessed through your NDIS funding, depending on your plan and goals. You can also request an assessment report be sent to your funding body if you need to have an item funded after your RaceRunner clinic appointment.

Upcoming RaceRunner Clinics

Call us on 1300 668 482 or submit an online enquiry for appointments.