I’m out and about at a place called Gundagai on my way headed south to Melbourne. It is about a 4hour drive south of Sydney. What a lovely country town. They have put a lot of love and attention into making the streets accessible. I’m scootering along happy as! Dichotomy Ramps ramps and more ramps … Continue reading The gem of Gundagai
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Find your groove at Parkrun
Last night I registered for Parkrun. It’s a running event that happens all around the world. I registered for the Pirrama Parkrun which runs along the west side of Sydney Harbour at Pyrmont. I went on my mobility scooter. Yep you heard me right. Pirrama Parkrun start line Parkrun runners are going past near where … Continue reading Find your groove at Parkrun
Accessible pools – Malabar rock pool, Sydney
A hidden gem for people with mobility issues is this great little rock pool at Malabar, NSW. It’s perfect if you are on a portable mobility scooter. You can scoot all the way down on a ramp from the carpark. Screenshot It’s a long ramp so don’t bother with your walking frame as it is … Continue reading Accessible pools – Malabar rock pool, Sydney
Accessible Merewether Baths
I’m at the Merewether Ocean Baths. It is about 2 hours north of Sydney in the city of Newcastle. I’ve bragged about this pools accessibility before in a previous post on ocean pools. After visiting again this week I need to do a backtrack. It’s accessible yes but you need a mobility scooter or an … Continue reading Accessible Merewether Baths
Riding a portable mobility scooter on a Mobi-Mat
Yesterday’s post was all about the popularity of a mobi-mat and the ins and outs of maintaining one. Today though I’m taking advantage of the surf clubs offer for me to take my mobility scooter on it. Thanks 😁 The gap looked problematic yesterday Yesterday the sand was soft at the start. All good today. … Continue reading Riding a portable mobility scooter on a Mobi-Mat
Are you game? Beach access mats
I was very excited when they said that this beach had an mobi-mat. It was in the pipeline for a while at this beach. They already had a beach wheelchair. I was impressed that they managed to find the funds for both. They’re not cheap. “The mat can accommodate a wide range of users, including … Continue reading Are you game? Beach access mats
Boxing Day scoot around Giba Park
It’s Boxing Say at about 9.00am in the morning. It’s meant to be a hot day so I’m headed off to do a bit of footage at a park I know with views across to Sydney Harbour Bridge. I want to see if my camera can take the bumps on it. I’m on my SupascootaHD … Continue reading Boxing Day scoot around Giba Park
Metro Barangaroo – Riding on a portable mobility scooter
Our new metro in Sydney is pretty awesome and it’s driverless so a speedy trip. Yes, other countries have had driverless trains for years but this is a first for Sydney. How accessible is it for a person on a mobility scooter though? Today I’m looking at Barangaroo for my first look at this Metro … Continue reading Metro Barangaroo – Riding on a portable mobility scooter
Getting your head around things
People ask how I get my head around things when days seem dark and gloomy. I shared my insight. It’s one of many tools a Psychologist taught me when seeing them around Covid lock down days. It’s the best tip. She said to put aside 15-20 minutes every day. It is your alone time. It … Continue reading Getting your head around things
Travels with my scooter – Jones Bay Wharf
This is a typical scooter journey for me. It’s kinda part of The Bay Walk that goes along the south side of Sydney Harbour. The boats are gone! They have installed new piers. Quick grab the camera. Ah yes my world must be very small to get excited over the little things. Usually there are … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Jones Bay Wharf
Travels with my Scooter 