Planning for the Next Season is a FREE workshop for seniors to think and plan for staying at home well now and into the future. Do you find the aged care system confusing? Would you know where to start if you were looking for help at home? What do you need to consider if youRead more
Our new Vehicle Mobility Unit completed its first major project in July – a wheelchair conversion for this brand spanking new 2019 Toyota Commuter bus. The new model Coaster has a different seating configuration, so a little R&D was required to determine the optimum mounting solution, however the end result is a highly functional andRead more
We have a new service – Vehicle Mobility. TADWA has acquired the mobility division of TL Engineering. TL Engineering’s mobility division has been operating for 25 years, providing vehicle wheelchair hoists, lifts and platforms as well as full wheelchair bus conversions, scooter lifts, assisted driver controls and passenger restraints. Our Vehicle Mobility service enables us toRead more
In April TADWA’s Bunbury Workshop received a Cold Saw and MIG Welder from PEACH.Personnel Employed At Alcoa Charity Help (PEACH) is a trust fund funded and administered by Western Australian Alcoa employees. 1000 employees contribute to PEACH from their pay packet. Since it began in 1979, they have raised more than $3million. TADWA BunburyRead more
Come on down and join TADWA at the Western Australian Care and Ageing Expo! The expo is a showcase of the products, services, information and education available for the care and support of the ageing Australian consumer. The Expo provides a comprehensive source of information to the Western Australian public to enable them to makeRead more
This year we are fundraising for the Freedom Wheels program because every child deserves the chance to ride a bike! Freedom Wheels is a national program where skilled staff and volunteers work closely with children, families and therapists to create customised bicycles for children with disabilities. Every child is unique, and so is their FreedomRead more
What do ramps, grab rails, thermostatic showers, sensors, and smart lights have in common? They are all part of a home that adapts to help you stay independent as you get older. Staying independent at home is important to all of us, and increasingly important as we age. Independence is dignity, convenience, comfort and safety.Read more
City of Rockingham now offers three types of subsidy schemes to residents with low-income pensioner or concession cards. Eligible items include wheelchairs, ramps, grab rails, over the toilet frames, handheld showers, personal computers and more! Home Modification or Assistive Equipment Offers subsidies of up to $100* to assist seniors to manage everyday tasks and remain longerRead more
The inaugural LASA Awards for Excellence were announced by the Federal Shadow Minister for Ageing at a breakfast in Perth on August 28. We were thrilled to win the category for Best Organisation. This is a great achievement and recognises all the hard work that the team has been doing to help transform TADWA asRead more
We do lots of cool things at TADWA, but this new Ice Glider is sub-zero! Commissioned by Cockburn Ice Arena, the Ice Glider will complement the TADWA Ice Chair which was delivered earlier this year, boosting the venue’s capacity for disabled ice fun and providing a simpler means of transferring onto the ice for peopleRead more
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