Attendant care and equipment hire
Help and mobility aids of every kind can be hired in Melbourne. Arrange attendant help or choose from beds, wheelchairs, hoists, cushions and scooters. When possible, arrange attendant care and equipment hire in advance. Advance notice will ensure agencies can deliver you the best possible service.
Attendant care:
DASSI
DASSI provides one-to-one attendant care support, including assistance with personal care, mobility, rehabilitation, social/recreational, educational and community access. DASSI offers a short term booking service but you'll need to call at least five days in advance to discuss your needs.
Ph 03 9481 2355
www.dassi.com.au
Independence Australia Community Solutions
Independence Australia Community Solutions provides a wide range of services for people with physical disabilities, and specialises in spinal cord injury and polio. Independence Australia Community Solutions is able to provide attendant care but will require a minimum of two weeks' notice and longer if possible.
Ph 1300 704 456
www.independenceaustralia.com
Ablecare
Ablecare offers a range of services, including basic or high support personal care and community access support. Contact Ablecare at least four days in advance to discuss support needs.
Ph 03 9845 2860
Email ablecare@ahcs.org.au
MSSA
MSSA can provide short-term attendant care or community access services, but they need one to two weeks notice.
Ph 1300 362 190 (within Australia)
www.mssa.com.au
Travellers Aid Australia
Travellers Aid Australia at Southern Cross Station offers accessible toilet, shower and change amenities, and a rest area. It provides advice and assistance to older, frail, and people with disabilities to ensure safe passage. Bookings essential.
Southern Cross Station, Main Concourse
99 Spencer street, Docklands
Ph 03 9670 2072
Travellers Aid Australia at Flinders Street Station support staff can assist with meals, toileting, advocacy and internet access.
Flinders Street Station, Main Concourse
Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne
Ph 03 9610 2030
Equipment hire:
Melbourne Mobility Centre
Managed by YMCA Victoria for the City of Melbourne, services include: equipment hire including motorised and manual wheelchairs, scooters and battery re-charge facilities, walking frames, crutches, canes and prams for families; two fully accessible toilets; TTY phone and internet; refreshments and information services.
Freecall 1800 735 266, TTY 03 9650 9316
Melbourne Mobility Centre website
Equipment Distribution Centre (EDC)
The EDC is located at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. The EDC has a wide range of paediatric special needs equipment for hire, such as wheelchairs, crutches, breast pumps, car seats and port-a-cots. The EDC also sells a range of dermatology, continence and medical products. Also located within the EDC is a sub-agency for Diabetes Australia. The EDC is open weekdays from 8.30am until 4.30pm.
Ph 03 9345 5325
www.rch.org.au
Lifestyle and Rehab
Lifestyle and Rehab has a wide range of equipment. Delivery charges depend on individual items. Same day delivery is sometimes more expensive.
Ph 03 9384 1846
www.lr.com.au
Maroondah Home Health Care
Maroondah Home Health Care provides a wide range of equipment for hire. Delivery fees range from AUD$6.00 (small local delivery) to AUD$66.00 (larger delivery such as a bed).
Ph 03 9879 8885
Able Medical Hire
Able Medical Hire hires out a range of equipment, particularly wheelchairs and pressure care aids. The organisation can provide same day delivery as long as equipment is ordered before 9.30am, but it's best to order a day in advance.
Ph 03 9808 9273
www.ablemedical.com.au
Independence Australia Health Solutions
Independent Australia Health Solutions specialises in continence, wound care and other healthcare related products. You can order over the phone, or email us your order Please visit our website for more details. Independent Australia Health Solutions offers home (or hotel) deliveries.
Ph 1300 788 855
www.independenceaustralia.com
