On Friday 5th August, Unicare Health was pleased to participate in the Jeans for Genes fundraiser for the second year running, by taking donations, dressing in blue and holding a morning tea to support the Children’s Medical Research Institute.
Meet the Unicare Health Warehouse Team
Warehouse Team Name: Rob If you were stuck on a desert island, what 3 things would you take? Fishing Rod, Matches, Tent. What do you like doing outside of Unicare Health? Going to new places and boating. Why do you enjoy working at Unicare …
What is the best Lifting Hoist?
When making a decision on what is the best lifting hoist, there are a number of factors to consider. Some of these are as follows: The tasks – Activities, use and frequency The environment – Space, furniture, floor surfaces, storage and charging. The user/patient – …
What is a crash tested wheelchair?
A: In Australia there are presently no specific legal requirements stating which types of wheelchairs can or cannot be used in a vehicle. However, for people who need to stay seated in their wheelchair for transport, it is strongly recommended that the wheelchair used complies …
What is the maximum safe gradient for Threshold Ramps?
A: Australian Standards apply to public buildings and are not compulsory for private dwellings however the recommendations can be applied to private dwellings as a guide to ensure the safest and most effective ramp access possible. Located at the entrance of a doorway with a maximum …
Measuring Lower Leg Angle and Length
In this last article in our series on measuring for seating, we take a brief look at the critical role of legrest length and angles in seating. The goal of the legrest is, with pelvis in its optimal position, to load the thighs and maintain …