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06/10/2026

One bed. More possibilities than you might think.

From reducing falls risk to supporting transfers and positioning for everyday activities, small changes to bed setup can make a meaningful difference.

See three ways to think differently about keeping clients safe and supported in bed.

Want to learn more? Don’t miss our Safe in Bed webinar on Tues 13 October. We’ll cover: falls and bed height, bed rails and restrictive practice, the safe prescription of bed sticks and poles, and profiling bed frame functions.

Register now: Webinar: Safe in Bed - The Complete Clinical Picture (https://bit.ly/3U4Vp4G)

04/10/2026

Our NSW, SA, ACT & QLD showrooms will be closed on Monday 5 October for Labour Day (NSW, SA & ACT) and the King’s Birthday (QLD). Our teams will resume normal trading hours from Tuesday 6 October.

Our VIC showrooms will be open as usual on Monday.

Enjoy the long weekend for those lucky enough to have one! 🌞

01/10/2026

Living longer means more years of experience, contribution, connection and participation.

This International Day of Older Persons, we’re asked to consider how our communities can better support people throughout longer lives.

At ILS, we believe growing older shouldn’t mean stepping back from the things that matter. As needs change, the right support – including thoughtfully selected assistive technology – can help people continue to live comfortably and independently, participate in their communities and make choices about how they live.

Today, we celebrate older people and the contribution they continue to make – and the importance of creating a society that supports people to live well at every age.

29/09/2026

Manual propulsion places repeated demands on the upper limbs – day after day, year after year.

For those who rely on a manual wheelchair for mobility, protecting shoulder integrity is an important part of thinking beyond immediate mobility needs to long-term function.

Power assist may form part of that strategy. By reducing the physical demands of propulsion in appropriate situations, it can help balance independent mobility with fatigue, environmental demands and the cumulative load placed on the upper limbs.

The clinical question isn’t simply whether a person CAN propel their chair, but asking what sustainable mobility will look like over time.

We’ll be exploring power assist prescription, shoulder integrity and more in our upcoming Elevate Learning education series - Getting Power Assist Prescription Right.

Find a location near you: https://bit.ly/46SimLg

23/09/2026

For some clients, the challenge isn’t identifying the need for powered mobility. It’s finding a solution that accommodates higher weight requirements without creating new transport and handling barriers.

Traditionally, higher-capacity powerchairs have often meant heavier equipment, larger footprints and greater difficulty with vehicle transport and storage.

When portability remains important, clinicians may need to balance seating space, safe working load, transport requirements and everyday usability.

The Royale Air Carbon Fibre Heavy Duty Powerchair expands the Royale Air range with a 53 cm seat width and 180 kg safe working load, while retaining its lightweight carbon fibre construction and compact folding design.

For therapists supporting clients who need additional space and support, it offers another option when portability remains a key consideration.

22/09/2026

The bed is one of the most complex environments a therapist must assess - balancing mobility, safety, independence and risk in one space. Join Sarah Uncle for our upcoming webinar where we’ll cover the clinical reasoning across intersecting areas of risk.

We’ll cover:
✔️ Falls & bed height
✔️ Bed rails & restrictive practice
✔️ Safe prescription of bed sticks & poles
✔️ Profiling bed frame functions

Safe in Bed Webinar
- Tues 13 Oct | 12:30 - 1:30pm AEST
- 1 CPD point
- Free event

Register today: https://bit.ly/4dhcnn1

21/09/2026

Protecting someone's posture is only half of what supported lying and positioning can achieve. The other half is helping restore it. 🌙

In our latest podcast episode, Steph Bell from Medifab joins Sarah Uncle to explain exactly how supported lying works.

Steph's advice for therapists is refreshingly practical: start small, build buy-in with families, and don't be afraid to combine formal and informal systems, what Steph calls a "beautiful Frankenstein", to suit the client's needs.

🎧 In this episode, we also cover:
✅ Why goals and a full risk assessment come before any equipment, and why breathing always takes priority over a perfectly symmetrical trunk
✅ The difference between informal and formal supported lying systems, and when to mix the two
✅ What's new in Medifab's SleepShape range, including adjustable filling and a hygiene focused range built for infection control in multi-user settings

Listen to the full episode now on
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4rlUp8D
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rk2WZy
YouTube: https://bit.ly/4rrAcOO

16/09/2026

A power assist device is about more than getting somewhere with greater ease and speed. Get the prescription right, and you protect the shoulder your client relies on for decades.

Join us for our upcoming clinical education workshop - 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

What we’ll cover:
🔸 The clinical evidence behind upper limb and shoulder preservation in power assist prescription
🔸 How to differentiate rear attachment, push-rim, joystick and front-mounted devices, and when each is the right fit
🔸 Hands-on, side-by-side trial of the range indoors and outdoors, so you can feel the difference in performance, control and handling

3 CPD points | Free | Oct – Dec

To register, head to https://bit.ly/3TtjGRG to find a session near you.

15/09/2026

Mobility scooters can open up independence, connection and community access. Get the prescription wrong though, and the risks are real - falls, tip overs and collisions. Thousands of scooter-related hospital admissions happen in Australia every year, many of them preventable with the right assessment.

Join us for our CPD-accredited in-person workshop - A Therapist's Guide to Mobility Scooter Prescription

Here's what we’ll cover:
🔹The OTA clinical pathway for assessment, device recommendation and user training
🔹 The ILS mobility scooter range and how each option applies in practice
🔹Hands-on, on-device time in real-world handling scenarios

3 CPD points | Free | Sept – Dec

Head to https://bit.ly/4y6ZnIE to find a session near you. Register soon, places are filling up.

05/09/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures out there🌞

Whether it's cheering from the sideline at weekend sport or getting out and about with family or friends, we love seeing you out there making memories.

But today isn't only about the big gestures. Sometimes what means the most is a little acknowledgement, feeling truly seen and some time to yourself, alongside time with family.

However today looks for you, we hope it's exactly what you need 💙

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