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Upcoming events
Empowering Mobility Summit: The Art and Science of Power Wheelchair Prescription
Join us for a dynamic summit tailored to meet the needs of both newer and experienced prescribers of powered mobility. We’re bringing together leading presenters from across the industry to share current developments and the wealth of their experience. This summit is a must-attend for clinicians prescribing power wheelchairs, with topics including the assessment process, power seat functions, power assist devices, access and control methods, power wheelchair programming, and how to use tools and make adjustments to power wheelchairs.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from our lineup of industry experts who will share their insights and experiences, tips for powered mobility assessment and prescription, and strategies to identify individualised solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with renowned specialists, gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art power wheelchairs, and network with like-minded professionals.
With two specialised streams, there’s something for everyone looking to deepen their expertise in powered wheelchair prescription. Whether you’re an experienced therapist or new to the field, this summit will empower you to provide the best possible solutions for your clients.
When: Wednesday 5th February 2025, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Where: Melbourne Polytechnic Conference Centre, Preston VIC
Empowering Mobility Summit: The Art and Science of Power Wheelchair Prescription
Join us for a dynamic summit tailored to meet the needs of both newer and experienced prescribers of powered mobility. We’re bringing together leading presenters from across the industry to share current developments and the wealth of their experience. This summit is a must-attend for clinicians prescribing power wheelchairs, with topics including the assessment process, power seat functions, power assist devices, access and control methods, power wheelchair programming, and how to use tools and make adjustments to power wheelchairs.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from our lineup of industry experts who will share their insights and experiences, tips for powered mobility assessment and prescription, and strategies to identify individualised solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with renowned specialists, gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art power wheelchairs, and network with like-minded professionals.
With two specialised streams, there’s something for everyone looking to deepen their expertise in powered wheelchair prescription. Whether you’re an experienced therapist or new to the field, this summit will empower you to provide the best possible solutions for your clients.
Adjust & Align: Getting to Grips with Tools
Adjust & Align: Getting to Grips with Tools is a practical workshop, which explores the topics below:
- When/how can a therapist adjust a client’s wheelchair and seating components vs when a supplier should be contacted
- The ways in which a wheelchair/seating system can be modified to meet the client’s needs vs when to consider replacement
- Which tools to use when
- Opportunity to practice making hands-on adjustments using tools.
This session is suitable for therapists of all levels, as well as therapy assistants and students.
Let Kids be Kids: Empowering Children through Mobility
There are some unique considerations when prescribing for paediatric users. This can extend beyond the child including families, teachers, peers and other therapists. This course will explore manual and power wheelchair considerations, practical tips for paediatric wheelchair skills, including keeping up with their friends and being a kid. We will also touch on the value of providing independent mobility to young children to maximise their participation, opportunities for independence, and most importantly – play!
Functional Independent Powered Mobility for Complex Outcomes – Alternative control considerations
Regardless of cognitive capacity, not all end users will have the physical capacity to independently access a standard joystick to mobilise a powered wheelchair. It may require a simple solution such as an alternative or modified joystick knob through to an alternative control method. How do we assess for best access…what are the options available? How can programming and input methods provide the best opportunity for an end user?
Solving Postural Problems: Achieving Balance in Wheelchair Seating
Join our workshop tailored for therapists seeking to enhance their expertise in wheelchair seating and positioning. This session delves into balancing postural alignment, comfort, pressure, and function, with a focus on active wheelchair users, paediatric clients, and individuals with complex postural asymmetries, such as those with cerebral palsy or neurological conditions. Led by experienced professionals, the workshop combines evidence-based practice with real-world case studies, offering hands-on experience with modular seating systems and advanced pressure management technologies. Gain practical knowledge to customise solutions that optimise positioning, comfort, and clinical outcomes, ensuring enhanced satisfaction for your clients.
Optimising Manual Wheelchair and Power Assist Device Prescription: Getting the Best of Both Worlds
Join GTK and Apex Mobility for an engaging workshop on prescribing the right manual wheelchair and power assist device to transform mobility into independence, comfort, and quality of life.
Prescribing the right manual wheelchair is about more than mobility—it’s about fostering independence, comfort, and quality of life. A well-matched wheelchair supports functional goals and integrates seamlessly into daily life, while a poorly chosen one can lead to discomfort, inefficient propulsion, and even long-term physical harm.
Power assist devices further enhance mobility and independence, but selecting the right one requires a thorough, evidence-based process that balances clinical assessments with user preferences. By understanding how wheelchair components, configuration, and power assist devices work together, you can create tailored solutions that meet each user’s unique needs and lifestyle.
Optimising Manual Wheelchair and Power Assist Device Prescription: Getting the Best of Both Worlds
Join GTK and Apex Mobility for an engaging workshop on prescribing the right manual wheelchair and power assist device to transform mobility into independence, comfort, and quality of life.
Prescribing the right manual wheelchair is about more than mobility—it’s about fostering independence, comfort, and quality of life. A well-matched wheelchair supports functional goals and integrates seamlessly into daily life, while a poorly chosen one can lead to discomfort, inefficient propulsion, and even long-term physical harm.
Power assist devices further enhance mobility and independence, but selecting the right one requires a thorough, evidence-based process that balances clinical assessments with user preferences. By understanding how wheelchair components, configuration, and power assist devices work together, you can create tailored solutions that meet each user’s unique needs and lifestyle.
Optimising Manual Wheelchair and Power Assist Device Prescription: Getting the Best of Both Worlds
Join GTK and Apex Mobility for an engaging workshop on prescribing the right manual wheelchair and power assist device to transform mobility into independence, comfort, and quality of life.
Prescribing the right manual wheelchair is about more than mobility—it’s about fostering independence, comfort, and quality of life. A well-matched wheelchair supports functional goals and integrates seamlessly into daily life, while a poorly chosen one can lead to discomfort, inefficient propulsion, and even long-term physical harm.
Power assist devices further enhance mobility and independence, but selecting the right one requires a thorough, evidence-based process that balances clinical assessments with user preferences. By understanding how wheelchair components, configuration, and power assist devices work together, you can create tailored solutions that meet each user’s unique needs and lifestyle.
Optimising Manual Wheelchair and Power Assist Device Prescription: Getting the Best of Both Worlds
Join GTK and Apex Mobility for an engaging workshop on prescribing the right manual wheelchair and power assist device to transform mobility into independence, comfort, and quality of life.
Prescribing the right manual wheelchair is about more than mobility—it’s about fostering independence, comfort, and quality of life. A well-matched wheelchair supports functional goals and integrates seamlessly into daily life, while a poorly chosen one can lead to discomfort, inefficient propulsion, and even long-term physical harm.
Power assist devices further enhance mobility and independence, but selecting the right one requires a thorough, evidence-based process that balances clinical assessments with user preferences. By understanding how wheelchair components, configuration, and power assist devices work together, you can create tailored solutions that meet each user’s unique needs and lifestyle.
Workshops available on request
We have the workshops below available by request. If your organisation would like GTK to tailor any of the topics below to suit your training needs, please get in touch. We’re also available to develop customised training solutions for your organisation.
MAT Evaluation Refresher
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.
Custom Moulded Seating: When is the Right Time?
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.
Power Wheelchair Programming and Alternate Controls
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.
Power Mobility Prescription – From the Ground Up
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. We’ll also have an opportunity to put theory into practice on a range of power wheelchairs.
Manual and Power Wheelchair Prescription
This two day intensive prescription workshop is ideal for new prescribers or for those wishing to enhance their skills in wheelchair prescription. Including case studies and hands-on practice, on day one we’ll focus on manual wheelchairs and on day two it will be power wheelchairs in the spotlight.
All About Seating
Join us for a hands-on workshop two day workshop on turning assessment data Into practical solutions for wheelchair seating. 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 a fantastic opportunity to build up your confidence by learning from educators with years of clinical experience.
Power Assist and Positioning for Active Users
We will begin our discussion with an introduction to manual wheelchair prescription looking into what questions we should be asking in the assessment to guide our decision. We will discuss how the wheelchair set-up and components can impact the client’s function, independence and well-being. We will then take a look into how a user’s postural position is directly impacted by the manual base prescription, size and the provision of seating. Finally, we will conclude the day with a deep dive into the impacts of manual wheelchair prescription on shoulder function and health, and when we should consider power assist.
The Importance of Sleep Systems in Achieving Participant Goals
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 end of this workshop, we will understand the importance of supportive positioning towards quality of sleep and how sleep systems can affect tone and positioning throughout the day. We will also learn what the research says regarding the benefits of 24 hour positioning and see successful applications for 24 hour positioning equipment, highlighting the achievement of NDIS goals
Train The Trainer – Manual Wheelchair Skills
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.
All About Commodes
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.