Attendant care and equipment hire
Almost anything can be hired in Melbourne, from beds, wheelchairs and hoists to cushions or scooters. Attendant care and equipment hire can be arranged in advance and most agencies stress that as much notice as possible is preferred.
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
Paraquad Victoria
Paraquad provides a wide range of services for people with physical disabilities, and specialises in spinal cord injury and polio. Paraquad is able to provide attendant care but will require a minimum of two weeks notice and longer if possible.
Ph 03 9415 1200
www.paraquad.asn.au
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
Equipment hire:
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
Independent Solutions (part of Paraquad)
Independent Solutions specialises in continence and other healthcare products. You can order over the phone, or download an email order form from their website. Independent Solutions offers home (or hotel) deliveries.
Ph 03 9417 7400
Ph 1800 816 233 (within Australia
www.independencesolutions.com.au
