I shared a picture about beach wheelchairs at Burleigh Heads with a friend. The feedback was surprising. They said without handrails in the water a beach wheelchair was pretty useless. That’s feedback from a wheelchair user. I didn’t see that coming! A rail to hang onto Ocean pools is where it’s at I guess. We … Continue reading Handrails by the Sea – Ocean Pools
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Need a hoist?- amenities for all
Changing Places are public amenities in Australia set up for those with disabilities that can’t access conventional disabled toilets. The facilities have hoists to hoist people out of their wheelchairs and a change table suitable for people of all ages. Oh Dezzie are you banging on about toilets again?! Yes I find it tough enough accessing … Continue reading Need a hoist?- amenities for all
Beach wheelchairs and a Beachmat
Every weekend Burleigh Heads Surf Club roll out their beach mat and display the disabled equipment that can be used on the beach. Once again I am impressed with this holiday destination for people with mobility issues. These are all a part of the beach access program organised by Gold Coast Council. So here we … Continue reading Beach wheelchairs and a Beachmat
Travels with my scooter – Resisting mobility
My mobility scooter has taken me far and wide but it wasn’t always that way. I resisted so much getting one. I would look at them and think ‘not a chance’. What are they thinking, an office chair on 4 wheels, bright colours and a flag that sticks out like a sore thumb? Truth is … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Resisting mobility
I conquered claustrophobia
My face was grey. I was bound to pass out at any given moment. A clammy sweat broke out on my brow. Passengers all around opened the windows. “Are you OK?” No I wasn’t. I had gotten on an express train. For about 10 years I suffered from severe claustrophobia. I couldn’t go on an … Continue reading I conquered claustrophobia
Christmas markets and a hat
Today it was hot in Sydney, and today we are having the annual Christmas fair in our neighbourhood. They shut the street off and had stalls running up and down on each side. It’s always busy with children following Santa around and kids and their parents go for rides on a mini fire truck. As … Continue reading Christmas markets and a hat
Hanging to get Home – Travels with my Scooter
This story’s straight from the horse’s mouth of a friend of mine. She’s an Occupational Therapist. Last week she had one of her new clients trial a mobility scooter. She’d already slogged it out ‘pounding the pavement’ on hilly footpaths. The scooter had all the bells and whistles and her client took their newfound freedom like a kid at the candy store. … Continue reading Hanging to get Home – Travels with my Scooter
Trip to Italy – The markets at Sulmona
I loved the markets at Centro in Italy’s Italian Alps. My favourite pics were from a cold overcast day in Sulmona. It’s in the Italian alps over toward the east coast side. My favourite is the asparagus in a bucket. So fresh Then it’s the stark constrast of the fish monger selling fish from his … Continue reading Trip to Italy – The markets at Sulmona
Trip to Italy – Castle with a lift
I’ve always wanted to stay in a castle. Castello di Monterado was such a great space. A tiny castle I’ll grant you but so well renovated and maintained. I imagine weddings happening here. It’s so picturesque. I wanted to find a place where I wasn’t on the ground floor for a change given I can’t … Continue reading Trip to Italy – Castle with a lift
Travels with my scooter – Power of 3 and free
Want a holiday but struggling to get around? As a person that has been on a walker now for several years I get it. Your worried about how you can travel and travel safely. How can you travel with able bodied friends and family to have a great holiday. You don’t want to slow them … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Power of 3 and free
Travels with my Scooter 