Balance Mobility

19/02/2026

Today Balance Mobility were incredibly honoured to attend the Redlands Parkinson’s Support Group meeting.

We had the opportunity to demonstrate innovative mobility products designed to support those living with Parkinson’s — helping improve safety, confidence and independence in everyday life.

A heartfelt thank you to Tom for welcoming us into the group today, and to the amazing Kristine from Parkinson’s QLD for her insight, advocacy and unwavering dedication to supporting individuals and families across Queensland.

If you’d like to support the incredible work being done, please consider donating at parkinsonsqld.org.au

Every little bit truly makes a difference. 💙

19/02/2026

A recent ABC News investigation shows that Australia’s ‘once in a generation’ aged care reforms are leaving many elderly Australians and families in a state of confusion, long wait times and reduced care outcomes – far from the intended result.
Key challenges highlighted:

🔹 Assessment delays: more than 116,000 older Australians are waiting just to be assessed for home care support, with first hand accounts of waits stretching into many months.
🔹 Lengthy waitlists for care: even after being assessed and approved, over 107,000 people are waiting 10–11+ months to actually receive a home care package.
🔹 Algorithmic decisions: a new assessment tool now influences care levels and clinicians report being unable to override outcomes they believe are too low.
🔹 Rising costs and reduced hours: despite ‘no worse off’ assurances, many older Australians are paying more and receiving fewer hours of support because providers have increased their fees.
🔹 Broader system pressures: these delays and funding issues are contributing to hospital bed blockages and increased health risks for older people stuck in limbo with inadequate support.
Read more here > https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-13/aged-care-package-reform-worse-off-confusion-despair-waitlist/106136364

This coverage paints a stark picture: reforms aimed at sustainability must also ensure continuity of care, affordability and timeliness so older Australians can stay safe and supported at home.

The reforms have unleashed a wave of confusion and despair amongst hundreds of thousands of elderly Australians, from those wanting care to those who already have it.

17/02/2026

Mobility support isn’t one size fits all. At Balance Mobility our focus is on connecting people with the right solutions for their individual needs.

From manual wheelchairs and everyday walking aids to advanced scooters and pressure care surfaces, we offer a comprehensive range of mobility products that help people maintain independence and confidence in daily life.

What’s powerful is the way the team works with clients – we listen, assess and guide so the solution fits the person, not just the product.

This approach means people can:

🔹 Try equipment in home before deciding if it’s right for them
🔹 Understand how aids integrate into their routines
🔹 Plan for changing needs over time

When mobility is personalised, participation becomes easier and quality of life improves.

16/02/2026

🚨 Guess who’s celebrating 1 year at Balance Mobility?! 🥳💙

It’s Georgia – our superstar helping people move, smile & feel independent EVERY day! ✨💪

Show her some love ❤️ in the comments!

12/02/2026

From therapy to everyday life: bridging the mobility gap

Mobility is something people live every day. For many Australians facing mobility challenges due to ageing, chronic health conditions, injury or disability, the real goal isn’t therapy alone, it’s functional independence in the environments that matter most: home, community, work and social spaces.

Our aim is to translate that improvement learned in therapy into confidence and capability in daily life.

Some points to consider:

🔹 Contextual practice: practising mobility tasks in real world settings (e.g. supermarket aisles, public transport, community centres) builds not just skill, but confidence.

🔹 Task specific training: working specifically on functional tasks like kitchen transfers, walking on uneven surfaces, navigating ramps or curbs and timed community outings helps people feel prepared for everyday life.

🔹 Cognitive and emotional support: fear of falling, anxiety about new environments and previous negative experiences matter. Addressing these fears through graded exposure and supportive coaching improves participation outcomes.

Key strategies that can help:

✔ Individualised goal setting: collaboratively defining what everyday mobility success looks like. This might be walking to the local café, joining a community group or going to appointments independently.

✔ Environmental familiarisation: visiting real locations people want to go to (with support) rather than only practising in the clinic helps build transferable skills.

✔ Assistive technology integration: introducing mobility aids and adaptive tools early, and helping people understand how they fit into real life tasks.

✔ Carer and family education: teaching safe transfer techniques and how to encourage independence so the person feels empowered, not overwhelmed.

✔ Gradual exposure and confidence building: incrementally increasing the complexity of tasks (e.g., from home to neighbourhood to community spaces) to build resilience and reduce fear.

Why this matters:

Independence in everyday mobility isn’t just about movement - it’s about participation. When people feel confident in their mobility they stay socially connected, attend appointments with more ease, are able to participate in work, experience better mental health and quality of life.

Visit one of our stores to discuss with our team your mobility needs. We would love to help you.

10/02/2026

A recent ABC News analysis highlights growing concern in the Australian disability sector about the NDIS planning reforms being rolled out from the middle of this year.

The new planning process, centred on the I CAN support needs assessment tool, has drawn comparisons to the controversial independent assessments that were previously scrapped after widespread opposition.

The new NDIS system will use a standardised tool and trained assessors to determine participant budgets, with participants sometimes still asked for medical reports.

Some disability advocates and academics see similarities to the older ‘robo planning’ model, raising concerns about loss of personalised clinical input and transparency in how plans are created.

There’s uncertainty about how much human discretion planners will have when finalising plans and whether appeals processes like those through the Administrative Review Tribunal will meaningfully change outcomes for participants.

Community trust remains fragile due to past reforms and ongoing communication gaps between the NDIA and disability representatives.

This ongoing conversation reflects the tension between consistency, fairness and the need for deeply personalised support planning, especially for people with complex or intersecting needs.

Read more here > https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-12/ican-ndis-planning-system-creating-deja-vu/106116170

Advocates have also highlighted that the I-CAN tool may be unable to appropriately assess the needs to people living with specific disabilities, like people with autism.

Learn more here > https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/20/ndis-tool-to-determine-support-not-tested-on-variety-of-disability-types-including-diverse-autism-experts-warn

The finer details of a new NDIS planning system are yet to be finalised, but it's already drawing comparisons to failed Coalition-era reforms, write Nas Campanella and Evan Young.

05/02/2026

Recently, the NSW Government released its four year Disability Inclusion Plan 2026–2029, designed to make communities across the state more accessible, inclusive and safe for the estimated 1.5 million+ people living with disability in NSW.

This plan was developed in collaboration with people with lived experience of disability and advocacy organisations, recognising that meaningful inclusion must be shaped by those it affects.
What’s in the plan:

🔹 A strategic focus on how people live, travel, study and work in their communities.
🔹 Expansion of accessible social housing and continued investment in safer transport infrastructure.
🔹 Better access to information (including Easy Read formats), new assistive technologies and support for students to learn in local schools.
🔹 A requirement for all NSW government agencies and local councils to update or create Disability Inclusion Action Plans by June 2026, embedding inclusion into everyday services and decision making.

It will be fantastic to see how these changes are able to help people living with disability in their communities.

Read more here > https://cityhub.com.au/state-government-releases-new-four-year-disability-inclusion-plan/

The state government has announced a new four-year initiative today to make NSW a more accessible and inclusive community.

05/02/2026

💙 Balance Mobility & Tyrex Ramps – Free CPD Training Event - Biggera Waters 💙

🌟 Join us for an in-person CPD training session at 1:30 pm, delivered by Tyrex Ramps. 🌟

This session will focus on the assessment, prescription, and safe application of Tyrex ramp systems to support optimal client outcomes. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of ramp selection, gradient requirements, environmental considerations, and risk mitigation, with a strong emphasis on reducing falls risk and ensuring safe, compliant access solutions within home and community settings.

Designed for allied health professionals and support providers, the training will be interactive and hands-on, allowing participants to engage directly with the equipment. The session will also include a dedicated Q&A component to support reasoning and confidence when prescribing ramps for clients with mobility limitations.

This practical session provides an opportunity to enhance knowledge, participate in professional discussions, and apply best-practice principles in real-world scenarios.

Balance Mobility will supply refreshments. Please advise of any allergies.

Spots are limited, book your spot now on EventBrite.

For any queries, please email: sales@balancemobility.com.au

Join us at Biggera Waters for free CPD training with Balance Mobility and Tyrex Ramps—see you there!

04/02/2026

💙 Balance Mobility & Tyrex Ramps – Free CPD Training Event - Browns Plains 💙

🌟 Join us for an in-person CPD training session at 9:30 am, delivered by Tyrex Ramps. 🌟

This session will focus on the assessment, prescription, and safe application of Tyrex ramp systems to support optimal client outcomes. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of ramp selection, gradient requirements, environmental considerations, and risk mitigation, with a strong emphasis on reducing falls risk and ensuring safe, compliant access solutions within home and community settings.

Designed for allied health professionals and support providers, the training will be interactive and hands-on, allowing participants to engage directly with the equipment. The session will also include a dedicated Q&A component to support reasoning and confidence when prescribing ramps for clients with mobility limitations.

This practical session provides an opportunity to enhance knowledge, participate in professional discussions, and apply best-practice principles in real-world scenarios.

Balance Mobility will supply refreshments. Please advise of any allergies.

Spots are limited, book your spot now on EventBrite.

For any queries, please email: sales@balancemobility.com.au

Join us at Browns Plains for free CPD training with Balance Mobility and Tyrex Ramps—see you there!

04/02/2026

💙 Balance Mobility & Tyrex Ramps – Free CPD Training Event - Tweed Heads 💙

🌟 Join us for an in-person CPD training session at 10:00 am AEDT, delivered by Tyrex Ramps. 🌟

This session will focus on the assessment, prescription, and safe application of Tyrex ramp systems to support optimal client outcomes. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of ramp selection, gradient requirements, environmental considerations, and risk mitigation, with a strong emphasis on reducing falls risk and ensuring safe, compliant access solutions within home and community settings.

Designed for allied health professionals and support providers, the training will be interactive and hands-on, allowing participants to engage directly with the equipment. The session will also include a dedicated Q&A component to support reasoning and confidence when prescribing ramps for clients with mobility limitations.

This practical session provides an opportunity to enhance knowledge, participate in professional discussions, and apply best-practice principles in real-world scenarios.

Balance Mobility will supply refreshments. Please advise of any allergies.

Spots are limited, book your spot now on EventBrite.

Please email: sales@balancemobility.com.au if you have any questions.

Join us in NSW at 10 am for free CPD training on Balance Mobility and Tyrex Ramps—see you there!

03/02/2026

🔷 Understanding everyday challenges for people living with mobility issues 🔷

Mobility isn’t the same for everyone. Daily independence can be affected by ageing, chronic disease or disability.

At Balance Mobility, we work with individuals to regain confidence and independence in everyday movement. It’s at the heart of what we do.

Why tailored mobility support matters:

🔷 Different challenges need different solutions: someone with Parkinson’s may benefit from cueing techniques and balance practice, while someone recovering from a stroke might need adaptive equipment and strength training for one side of their body.

🔷 Safety in the home and community: individualised assessments reduce the risk of falls, trips or fatigue, helping people stay independent longer.

🔷 Empowering participation: tailored strategies help people continue hobbies, work and social activities, not just assist with basic mobility.

Strategies to maintain safety and confidence:

🔷 Conducting home and community assessments to identify hazards and recommend modifications (e.g., grab rails, non-slip mats, mobility aids).

🔷 Using adaptive equipment suited to the person’s unique needs: like walkers, canes or reachers.

🔷 Exercise programs focused on strength, balance and endurance, customised to abilities and health conditions.

🔷 Education for carers and family on safe techniques for transfers and movement support.

🔷 Gradual real-world practice in environments that matter (like streets, shops and public transport) to build confidence and resilience.

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