The Amputees & Families Support Group Qld Inc runs a Medical Aids & Equipment program with limited equipment available to members leaving hospital and returning home. The equipment is available to eligible members while waiting for their own equipment to arrive through My Aged Care, the Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) or the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The costs to hire a wheelchair is $100, to access this reduced cost you will need to be a member. The cost includes cushion and stump supports if required.
Once you receive delivery of your own personal equipment you will need to contact us as soon as possible so that we can pick up our equipment. We currently have a waiting list for certain items so it is important that you keep us updated so that we can continue to help other people.
Please contact the office on (07) 3290 4293 if you would like to discuss the equipment we have available or you have any queries.