Balance Mobility

13/03/2026

🎉 Happy 3 Year Balance Birthday, Kim! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating Kim from our accounts team on her 3-year Balance Birthday at Balance Mobility!

Kim, we are so grateful for everything you do behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. Your dedication, reliability, and attention to detail make such a difference to our team every single day.

Thank you for the care and commitment you bring to your role — and for being such an amazing part of the Balance Mobility family. We truly appreciate you! 💙

Here’s to many more years ahead! 🙌

12/03/2026

Community and collaboration are at the heart of Balance Mobility. 🤝

Connecting with OTs, physios, care managers, suppliers, support coordinators and our amazing clients helps us share knowledge and find the best mobility solutions.

Because it isn’t just about equipment — it’s about people. 💙

12/03/2026

Autism support under the NDIS has blown out to $10 billion annually – a record high.

Autism now represents a significant proportion of NDIS funding, driven by increased diagnoses and a growing number of children entering the scheme.

While this reflects improved recognition and access to support, it also raises critical questions about long-term sustainability and has forced the government to rethink eligibility criteria and how support is delivered.

There is debate over milder neurodevelopmental needs that some suggest might be better supported through health, education or community programs rather than expensive NDIS plans.

For providers and families alike, the conversation is shifting toward:

🔷 Ensuring funding is directed to those with the greatest functional needs.
🔷 Exploring early intervention models outside the NDIS for mild-to-moderate presentations.
🔷 Delivering supports that build independence, not long-term dependence.
🔷 Maintaining participant choice while managing public expenditure responsibly.

Read the full story here > https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/ndis-autism-costs-blow-out-to-a-record-10b-annually-20260224-p5o54e

At Balance Mobility, we see firsthand how the right mobility solutions, home modifications and assistive equipment can improve functional capacity and daily independence, often reducing long-term care needs.

Sustainability in the NDIS isn’t just about reducing costs. It’s about investing wisely in supports that make measurable differences in people’s lives.

The number of older children and adults being diagnosed with it under the National Disability Insurance Scheme is surging, costing taxpayers far more each year.

10/03/2026

🧩 Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease 🧩

Dementia and Alzheimer’s are not a normal part of aging. They are medical conditions that affect memory, thinking and daily functioning.

Early recognition can help individuals plan for the future and maintain independence for longer.

Simple adjustments at home, regular cognitive engagement and safe mobility solutions can make a significant difference in day-to-day life.

Dementia can affect people under 65 too. Younger onset dementia brings unique challenges: people may still be working, parenting or caring for family, yet require support for daily living and mobility.

Awareness and early support allow families and carers to adapt environments, routines and mobility options to maintain safety and independence.

Supporting brain health isn’t just about memory, it’s about maintaining dignity, independence and quality of life.

07/03/2026

A big shout out to all the wonderful women who make up our team at Balance Mobility!

We see you and celebrate the wonderful contribution you bring to our team, this International Women’s Day and every day.

05/03/2026

Great partnerships help us deliver better outcomes for our community 👏

A big thank you to Tyrex and the lovely Bailey, who travelled all the way from Newcastle to provide free CPD training at our Tweed Heads, Biggera Waters and Browns Plains stores for the incredible Occupational Therapists of South East QLD and the Northern Rivers.

Training like this is so important. It keeps clinicians up to date with the latest equipment, technology and prescription knowledge so they can confidently recommend the best solutions for their clients’ independence, comfort and safety.

At Balance Mobility, we love creating opportunities where suppliers, clinicians and providers come together to learn, share knowledge and ultimately support better outcomes for the people we all care about. 💙

Thanks again Bailey and the Tyrex team for investing in our OT community 🙌

05/03/2026

Concerns about the Government’s new aged care reform continue to build, with recipients calling it ‘the stuff of nightmares’.

According to The Guardian, the recent rollout of Australia’s new Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), an algorithm‑driven system determining eligibility for home support, has coincided with a 50% increase in calls for advocacy help to aged care support services.

The key concerns with the new system include:

🔷 The IAT limits assessors’ ability to override algorithm decisions, leaving some older Australians under‑assessed or with reduced care, even when clinical judgment suggests otherwise.
🔷 Aged care advocates and clinicians warn this may push vulnerable people prematurely into residential care or leave them without essential support.
🔷 Review processes can take up to 90 days, creating uncertainty and distress for individuals and families.

A spokesperson for the Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) said it responded to 7,500 requests for information and advocacy between 1 October and 31 December in relation to support at home or home care packages.

These include people seeking help to get reassessed, those who have had funding reduced and people living with dementia not being assessed as a high priority.

Jim Moraitis, the founder of VillageLocal (an aged care navigation and advocacy community) said, “Our concern is not with the intention behind standardising assessments but with the unintended consequences of over-reliance on algorithmic outputs in complex, human situations.”

At a time when ageing in place and personalised care are central goals for Australia’s aged care reforms, this surge in advocacy needs highlights the importance of balancing efficiency with empathy and clinical discretion.

Read the full story here > https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/calls-for-help-surge-aged-assistance-tool-care-homes-australia

Exclusive: Assessors unable to override algorithm-based tool, leaving people at risk of being pushed into aged care homes before they are ready

05/03/2026

Mel & Ben on the move! 🚗💨
From community expos to hands-on equipment trials, we’re always out networking and searching for the latest and most advanced mobility technology to better support our community.

Because staying up to date means our clients get the best solutions possible. 🙌

And let’s be honest… there’s always a bit of fun along the way too! 😄

03/03/2026

We’re shining the spotlight on brain health this month and supporting seniors and people with disabilities living with neurological conditions.

This includes conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons, Huntington’s disease, acquired brain injury, Lewy body dementia, younger onset dementia and motor neurone disease to name a few.

Brain health affects memory, coordination and overall independence. Understanding it is the first step to providing the right support.

This month, we’ll be sharing insights and stories to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and support those living with brain conditions to live as independently and safely as possible.

Awareness and understanding are the first steps toward inclusion and care.

26/02/2026

Understanding the pathways to funded equipment and support can be overwhelming, especially within systems like NDIS or Home Care Packages.

Balance Mobility helps reduce that uncertainty by providing practical guidance, drawing on experience and deep knowledge of the process.
As a registered NDIS provider, we assist participants in:

✔ Identifying eligible mobility aids that align with their goals
✔ Liaising with plan managers or support coordinators
✔ Choosing equipment that truly supports everyday life and participation

This type of guidance helps people make informed choices about the tools that support their independence, dignity and mobility.

Talk to us today about how we can help you.

24/02/2026

Not all mobility challenges are permanent. Sometimes people need support for recovery, caregiving, travel or temporarily changed circumstances.

That’s where flexible options like equipment hire and professional servicing make a real difference.

We can support people through:

🔹 Short, medium and long‑term rentals of scooters, wheelchairs, walkers and more
🔹 Repairs and servicing to keep existing equipment safe and reliable
🔹 Delivery, installation and support from knowledgeable staff in multiple locations across QLD and NSW

Temporary solutions like these can help people stay active, meet rehabilitation goals and maintain confidence while they explore long‑term options or navigate recovery.

19/02/2026

Today Balance Mobility were incredibly honoured to attend the Redlands Parkinson’s Support Group meeting.

We had the opportunity to demonstrate innovative mobility products designed to support those living with Parkinson’s — helping improve safety, confidence and independence in everyday life.

A heartfelt thank you to Tom for welcoming us into the group today, and to the amazing Kristine from Parkinson’s QLD for her insight, advocacy and unwavering dedication to supporting individuals and families across Queensland.

If you’d like to support the incredible work being done, please consider donating at parkinsonsqld.org.au

Every little bit truly makes a difference. 💙