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The vast majority of older people want to stay living in their family home for as long as possible. Sadly, too many people are forced into residential aged care facilities prematurely, as the result of an accident at home or simply because their family home no longer allows them to live independently. But with someRead more

TADWA has signed a partnership with US-based MyndVR, the premier provider of virtual reality (VR) solutions for senior living communities in America. The exclusive distribution agreement covers Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. TADWA will be implementing MyndVR’s state-of-the-art VR platform in our mission to help older people, people with disabilities, and their carers do whatRead more

At TADWA our experienced team of Complex Home Modifications Occupational Therapists and Building Consultants are specialists in complex home modifications. We can assist  people and their families in identifying goals, barriers and limitations that impact on safety and independence. By working in partnership with the person and their family, we can design and provide  solutionsRead more

TADWA has recently become a registered provider of Liveable Housing Australia (LHA) assessments. An assessment to determine the liveability and safety of your home can now be conducted with one of our qualified occupational therapists or builder. An assessment by a qualified LHA occupational therapist or LHA builder will reduce the risk of barriers withinRead more

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