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Join GTK and Permobil for a day in which you will be immersed in all things paediatric and the how, when, and why of introducing powered mobility to infants, toddlers, and children. Mobility at an early stage in life aids in the development of functional activities including play. Critical changes occur during development when a […]

GTK are now in Brisbane and we’re having an open day to celebrate!  We’d love to meet you and say hi. Come join us for the day or drop in for our ‘bite size’ education sessions. Meet the team Come down and meet the GTK team. Nick Mavroudis, Kevin Cosier and Mellinda Fitzgerald (Assistive Technology

Join the Permobil and GTK Teams for either a half day or a full day workshop. The human body is an amazing collection of integrated body structures and systems designed to enable function and sustain life. Anatomical neutral position is based on a standing position, but for many users who experience mobility impairments life is

Join the Permobil and GTK Teams for either a half day or a full day workshop. The human body is an amazing collection of integrated body structures and systems designed to enable function and sustain life. Anatomical neutral position is based on a standing position, but for many users who experience mobility impairments life is

Join the Permobil and GTK Teams for either a half day or a full day workshop. The human body is an amazing collection of integrated body structures and systems designed to enable function and sustain life. Anatomical neutral position is based on a standing position, but for many users who experience mobility impairments life is

Join the Permobil and GTK Teams for either a half day or a full day workshop. The human body is an amazing collection of integrated body structures and systems designed to enable function and sustain life. Anatomical neutral position is based on a standing position, but for many users who experience mobility impairments life is

The GTK Paediatric Roadshow is pulling into Ballina. The roadshow is a great learning opportunity for clinicians new to prescribing paediatric assistive technology (AT) as well as those who have been doing it for a while. We’re drawing together the experts in the field of paediatric AT prescription for one learning-filled day. See all the

The GTK Paediatric Roadshow is pulling into Brisbane. The roadshow is a great learning opportunity for clinicians new to prescribing paediatric assistive technology (AT) as well as those who have been doing it for a while. We’re drawing together the experts in the field of paediatric AT prescription for one learning-filled day. See all the

The GTK Paediatric Roadshow is pulling into Newcastle. The roadshow is a great learning opportunity for clinicians new to prescribing paediatric assistive technology (AT) as well as those who have been doing it for a while. We’re drawing together the experts in the field of paediatric AT prescription for one learning-filled day. See all the

Join the Sunrise Medical and GTK Teams for either a half day or a full day workshop. In the morning, we’ll be learning about the seating and wheelchair assessment, and in the afternoon we’ll review the Jay Seating portfolio and how Jay products can help you meet your client’s seating goals. You can choose to

Join the Sunrise Medical and GTK Teams for either a half day or a full day workshop. In the morning, we’ll be learning about the seating and wheelchair assessment, and in the afternoon we’ll review the Jay Seating portfolio and how Jay products can help you meet your client’s seating goals. You can choose to

Join the Sunrise Medical and GTK Teams for either a half day or a full day workshop. In the morning, we’ll be learning about the seating and wheelchair assessment, and in the afternoon we’ll review the Jay Seating portfolio and how Jay products can help you meet your client’s seating goals. You can choose to

Over the course of the morning we will cover the fundamentals of power wheelchair prescription.  We will discuss the benefits and considerations for why you might choose a particular drive wheel configuration over another, and look at how power seat functions can enable independence and participation for wheelchair users. To wrap up the theoretical part

There are so many power assist devices options on the market, how do you decide which is the right one for the user? We’ll break it all down for you and provide an opportunity to get hands-on with all the different types of power assist. After using them, you’ll have a better understanding how to

There are so many power assist devices options on the market, how do you decide which is the right one for the user? We’ll break it all down for you and provide an opportunity to get hands-on with all the different types of power assist. After using them, you’ll have a better understanding how to

There are so many power assist devices options on the market, how do you decide which is the right one for the user? We’ll break it all down for you and provide an opportunity to get hands-on with all the different types of power assist. After using them, you’ll have a better understanding how to

There are so many power assist devices options on the market, how do you decide which is the right one for the user? We’ll break it all down for you and provide an opportunity to get hands-on with all the different types of power assist. After using them, you’ll have a better understanding how to

This is a fantastic opportunity to build up your confidence by learning from educators with years of clinical knowledge!  Led by industry respected clinicians with over 40 years combined experience, join Kate Pain (GTK),  Joana Santiago (Medifab) and the GTK Team as they share their experiences with the assessment and prescription of seating. This is

This is a fantastic opportunity to build up your confidence by learning from educators with years of clinical knowledge!  Led by industry respected clinicians with over 40 years combined experience, join Kate Pain (GTK),  Joana Santiago (Medifab) and the GTK Team as they share their experiences with the assessment and prescription of seating. This is

Are you new to prescribing power wheelchairs or wanting to understand more about the evidence required for funding complex powered mobility devices? This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to guide the clinical reasoning process – Find out more about drive wheel configuration or when to consider power seat functions. This session

Join us for a manual wheelchair ‘boot-camp’. From scripting attendant propelled wheelchairs right through to tilt-in-space and complex folding and rigid frame wheelchairs, this workshop will ensure you feel confident with all your manual wheelchair prescriptions. We’ll learn how to prescribe and configure manual wheelchairs to maximise independence, function and long term health with avoidance

If you’ve ever wanted to try controlling the wheelchair with a head array, this breakfast session is for you. Join us for a fun morning getting up close and personal with speciality controls. On completion of this session, you will: Describe the various alternate controls available for power wheelchairs Learn how to determine what control

We’re sure that most clinicians have been asked to review a user’s existing seating system and make some ‘tweaks’. Sometimes the user’s needs have changed over time, and we need to have systems that adapt with their needs. Having to review an existing seating system can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to know

In the morning, we’ll learn how to prescribe and configure manual wheelchairs to maximise independence, function and long term health with avoidance of overuse injuries. Topics will include frame selection and how to configure an active manual wheelchair to promote safe, functional independence. Through trial and interaction, we’ll experience how different frame styles and set-ups

We’re sure that most clinicians have been asked to review a user’s existing seating system and make some ‘tweaks’. Sometimes the user’s needs have changed over time, and we need to have systems that adapt with their needs. Having to review an existing seating system can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to know

This is a fantastic opportunity to build up your confidence by learning from educators with years of clinical knowledge! Led by industry respected clinicians with over 40 years combined experience, join Kate Pain (GTK),  Joana Santiago (Medifab) and the GTK Team as they share their experiences with the assessment and prescription of seating. This is

Custom moulded seating can seem scary and complicated, but it can be the best option for some of our clients with more complex positioning needs. Come join us for a brief discussion on the pros and cons of custom moulded seating. On completion of this session, you will: Describe contributing factors in deciding between off-the-shelf

Custom moulded seating can seem scary and complicated, but it can be the best option for some of our clients with more complex positioning needs. Come join us for a brief discussion on the pros and cons of custom moulded seating. On completion of this session, you will: Describe contributing factors in deciding between off-the-shelf

Have you ever scripted a custom manual wheelchair but unsure how to make simple adjustments to the chair or what ongoing maintenance is required?  Ever wondered if it was easy to tighten brakes, remove that unwanted hair from castor wheels or how to adjust a manual wheelchair’s centre of gravity? It’s easier than you think,

We spend a lot of time making sure our clients are provided with the best support in their wheelchairs, but often forget about the many hours they spend in bed each day. Come join us and learn about the many benefits of 24 hour positioning as well as getting hands-on with the equipment. At the

We spend a lot of time making sure our clients are provided with the best support in their wheelchairs, but often forget about the many hours they spend in bed each day. Come join us and learn about the many benefits of 24 hour positioning as well as getting hands-on with the equipment. At the

Completing a MAT evaluation is a crucial part of the seating and wheelchair prescription process, but if you are not doing them regularly it’s beneficial to touch up your skills. Join us for a brief hands-on workshop to refresh our MAT skills. Bring your yoga mat!  On completion of this session, you will: Describe and locate

Completing a MAT evaluation is a crucial part of the seating and wheelchair prescription process, but if you are not doing them regularly it’s beneficial to touch up your skills. Join us for a brief hands-on workshop to refresh our MAT skills. Bring your yoga mat!  On completion of this session, you will: Describe and locate

This is a fantastic opportunity to build up your confidence by learning from educators with years of clinical knowledge! Led by industry respected clinicians with over 40 years combined experience, join Kate Pain (GTK),  Joana Santiago (Medifab) and the GTK Team as they share their experiences with the assessment and prescription of seating. This is

Come and join Permobil at GTK Newcastle for a half day of Clinical Education around manual mobility for active users. What do we need to consider prior to identifying an appropriate manual wheelchair to trial? How do we match appropriate design frame to support functional outcomes? How can we provide evidence of our clinical reasoning

We spend a lot of time making sure our clients are provided with the best support in their wheelchairs, but often forget about the many hours they spend out of the chair. Come join us to learn about the many benefits of postural support over the full 24 hour time span, including time in and

We spend a lot of time making sure our clients are provided with the best support in their wheelchairs, but often forget about the many hours they spend out of the chair. Come join us to learn about the many benefits of postural support over the full 24 hour time span, including time in and

We spend a lot of time making sure our clients are provided with the best support in their wheelchairs, but often forget about the many hours they spend in bed each day. Come join us for a webinar to learn about the many benefits of 24 hour positioning. At the completion of this webinar, you

GTK are back in Ballina and we’re having an open day to celebrate!  We’d love to see you and say hi. Come join us for the day or drop in for our ‘bite size’ education sessions. Meet the team Come down and meet the GTK team. Ben Matley, our Ballina Assistive Technology Consultant, alongside the GTK

Prescribing power wheelchairs can seem overwhelming and complex. This learning day will break down the considerations and options for your client’s abilities, goals and environment. When is the base package the most suitable choice? When do you need to add in power functions and options. We’ll be discussing all this and more, as well as

Join the GTK team for this full day session which will introduce a few of the key considerations when it comes to manual wheelchair prescription: the wheelchair, the seating and power assist options. We will begin our discussion with an introduction to manual wheelchair prescription looking into what questions we should be asking in the

There’s so much focus on wheelchair prescription that mobile shower commode prescription is not talked about often, but we want to change that. Join GTK as we learn in depth about commode features and how to make sure a commode prescription will best suit your client’s needs. On completion of this session, you will: Understand

Completing a MAT evaluation is a crucial part of the seating and wheelchair prescription process, but if you are not doing them regularly it’s beneficial to touch up your skills. Join us for a brief hands-on workshop to refresh our MAT skills. Bring your yoga mat! On completion of this session, you will: Describe and locate

How confident are you in instructing your clients in safe and effective manual wheelchair propulsion? Research shows that demonstration is the most effective way to impart skills to new wheelchair users of all ages. Learn how to perform basic manoeuvres to get the best from your client’s new wheelchair. At the completion of this learning

This two day intensive prescription workshop is ideal for new prescribers or for those wishing to enhance their skills in wheelchair prescription. On day one we’ll focus on manual wheelchairs, and on day two it will be power wheelchairs in the spotlight. Case studies will highlight the important of interpreting assessment results, and we’ll look

If you’ve ever wanted to experiment with the power wheelchair programmer or try controlling the wheelchair with a head array, this breakfast session is for you. Join us for a fun morning getting up close and personal with speciality controls and programming. On completion of this session, you will: Describe the programming options available on

We spend a lot of time making sure our clients are provided with the best support in their wheelchairs, but often forget about the many hours they spend in bed each day. Come join us and learn about the many benefits of 24 hour positioning as well as getting hands-on with the equipment. At the

This is a fantastic opportunity to build up your confidence by learning from educators with years of clinical knowledge! Led by industry respected clinicians with over 40 years combined experience, join Kate Pain (GTK),  Joana Santiago (Medifab) and the GTK Team as they share their experiences with the assessment and prescription of seating. This is

Custom moulded seating can seem scary and complicated, but it can be the best option for some of our clients with more complex positioning needs. Come join us for a brief discussion on the pros and cons of custom moulded seating. On completion of this session, you will: Describe contributing factors in deciding between off-the-shelf