Remember our little poster girl who received a helmet through our charity? Well, she’s now thriving in her first year at school! Not only does she have a beautiful smile, she’s also experiencing incredible benefits in her daily life. Her improved balance, stemming from having all parts of her body aligned, has made walking, moving,…
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You might remember our earlier post about Kim, the little cutie whose determination inspires us all. Fast forward to now, Kim is ready to start school in 2025 and has achieved so much: She can turn pages of a magazine Sheโs using her communication device to express herself Sheโs learned her shapes, colours, numbers, and…
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Patrick’s still in his helmet – in fact Mum says he’s so used to it that he reaches for it when he’s not wearing it, but is doing so well that its expected that he’ll be able to leave it behind very soon! We wanted to throw out a huge THANKYOU to Patrick’s family Not…
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Outstanding contribution to the lives on many in the community through volunteering We’re proud of your involvement with Wheeling & Able, Nadine and think this award is very well deserved
A gorgeous 8 month old with severe positional plagiocephaly, Patrick requires a helmet to assist with remodelling of his head shape and facial appearance. Patrick’s head shape has an effect on his development, causing him to preference one side, and making it difficult for him to roll. Without access to helmet therapy, Patrick will continue…
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As we wind down towards the end of 2021, weโd like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful supporters, particularly Toyota Material Handling Australia- Newcastle Lucinda Kids Physio and the Commonwealth Bank Belmont. WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL! Our office and website applications will operate on skeleton hours throughout January, but we can be contacted…
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Little Louie has developed a plagiocephaly. Babiesโ heads are soft and malleable and even gentle external forces, whether in the womb or in babyโs daily routine, can cause misshaping. Louie has a preference for turning his head to one side. Occasionally, if babies lay with their head turned to one side more than the other,…
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What a great couple of days we had at #HunterDisabilityExpo 2021! We’ve met new friends, made some great connections and know that so many more people today know who Wheeling & Able is and what we do! Many thanks to WandA’s friends, Therese Miner Rafton and Eliza Mallett for your help and to our directors,…
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Little Miss E’s physio reports that she’s “flying along in her new SPIO and Leapfrog orthotics! She’s now pulling to stand and starting to cruise by herself with beautiful alignment!” A Stabilizing Pressure Input Orthosis (SPIO) is a lightweight Lycra type garment which provides deep pressure back into the central nervous system, improving muscle activation,…
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Thank you for your recent donation! Your continued support has meant freedom for a little girl, who is enjoying her pretty modified bike; some independence for a young boy who can now access the family home via custom-made ramps; and some cheer to some of our young clients and their families by subsidising the cost…
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