Motivation Australia is a not for profit disability and development organisation that works in partnership with local organisations to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities in the Asia Pacific region.
Products
Motivation have been designing products for people with disabilities in low income countries since 1991. Along the way we've discovered that it isn't possible to meet everyone's needs with just one wheelchair. Disabled people have vastly differing needs, so the equipment has to take into account such factors as the nature of the disability, the size and age of the person and the environment in which they live. As a result, many different designs of wheelchair, including three-wheel tricycles and supportive seating for children with cerebral palsy, have been developed.
To ensure that our work is sustainable we train local people to produce and provide mobility products in two complementary ways. Firstly, we help set-up and strengthen local production workshops to produce and provide equipment for their communities. Secondly, we mass produce a range of appropriate and durable wheelchairs, called Worldmade (WM), for developing countries which are assembled, prescribed and fitted by trained local services and workshops.
The Chair That Changes Lives Video
Wednesday, 09 June 2010 10:00
WM wheelchair cushions
Thursday, 04 February 2010 13:54
A pressure relieving cushion is a vital part of a wheelchair. Every Worldmade wheelchair comes with a cushion. There are two types of Worldmade cushion: one designed for flat solid seat bases (WM3) and one for fabric upholstery seats (WM4X).
The popular new Worldmade sports wheelchair is creating a storm in the world of wheelchair sports. Within a few months of the product being launched hundreds have already been purchased by organisations globally to promote wheelchair sports in developing countries.
Motivation Australia is supplying the wheelchair in Australia. The generic sports chair is designed for basketball and tennis but could be used for other sports as well. The product is intended for use by grassroots sports clubs to rapidly increase the number of participants in wheelchair sports. Wheelchair sports is a crucial part of peer group training.
For enquires about purchasing the Worldmade sports wheelchair, please contact
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A pressure relieving cushion is a vital part of a wheelchair. Every Worldmade wheelchair comes with a cushion. There are two types of Worldmade cushion: one designed for flat solid seat bases (WM3) and one for fabric upholstery seats (WM4X).
The popular new Worldmade sports wheelchair is creating a storm in the world of wheelchair sports. Within a few months of the product being launched hundreds have already been purchased by organisations globally to promote wheelchair sports in developing countries.
