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For clinicians, it can be difficult to determine which power seat... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/power-seat-functions-anterior-tilt) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Understanding Australian Car Seat Standards](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Carrot%203000%20Client%20Image%201%20-%20Black.jpg?width=720&name=Carrot%203000%20Client%20Image%201%20-%20Black.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/understanding-australian-car-seat-standards) Aug082022 ## [Understanding Australian Car Seat Standards](https://blog.gtk.com.au/understanding-australian-car-seat-standards) By Ashleigh Haskins Getting to grips with the regulations regarding child restraint systems in Australia can be difficult. We usually want to refer to the relevant Australian Standards, but the current Australian... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/understanding-australian-car-seat-standards) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![A Guide to Power Assist Devices](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/emotion-M25-wheels-power.jpg?width=720&name=emotion-M25-wheels-power.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/a-guide-to-power-assist-devices) Feb022022 ## [A Guide to Power Assist Devices](https://blog.gtk.com.au/a-guide-to-power-assist-devices) By Ashleigh Haskins A power assist device is a motorised accessory that can be attached to a manual wheelchair. It allows a wheelchair user to propel with less energy expenditure. The motor in the power assist device... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/a-guide-to-power-assist-devices) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Accessibility Friendly Things to Do in Sydney](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_112943815.jpg?width=720&name=AdobeStock_112943815.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/accessibility-friendly-things-to-do-in-sydney) Nov122021 ## [Accessibility Friendly Things to Do in Sydney](https://blog.gtk.com.au/accessibility-friendly-things-to-do-in-sydney) By GTK Sydney is Australia’s best-known city and one of its top tourist destinations. Well known for its amazing natural beauty, Sydney offers many attractions, including climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge,... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/accessibility-friendly-things-to-do-in-sydney) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 4](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3974.jpg?width=720&name=IMG_3974.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-4) Sep292021 ## [Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 4](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-4) By Curtis Palmer In the last of this series, we get technical and discuss how I have set up my everyday wheelchair to maximise my function and lifestyle requirements. [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-4) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 3](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0432.jpg?width=720&name=IMG_0432.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-3) Sep222021 ## [Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 3](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-3) By Curtis Palmer As positive an attitude, I have towards most things this lockdown is starting to eat away at me. One of the reasons I love my job is the one-on-one interactions I have with therapists, customers and... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-3) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 2](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/X8_2.jpg?width=720&name=X8_2.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-2) Sep152021 ## [Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 2](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-2) By Curtis Palmer Hello! Curtis here again. I hope you’ve had a great week and are ready to tuck into some AT insights from yours truly. [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-2) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 1](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/curtis1-2.png?width=720&name=curtis1-2.png)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-1) Sep082021 ## [Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 1](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-1) By Curtis Palmer GTK are pleased to announce we are starting a new 4 part series “Dad Life (As A Wheely)” written by our newest consultant, Curtis! The series will highlight Curtis’ experiences living as an active... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/dad-life-as-a-wheely-part-1) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Choosing between modular and custom moulded seating](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Choosing%20between%20modular%20and%20custom%20seating.jpg?width=720&name=Choosing%20between%20modular%20and%20custom%20seating.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/how-to-choose-between-modular-and-custom-moulded-seating) Nov182020 ## [Choosing between modular and custom moulded seating](https://blog.gtk.com.au/how-to-choose-between-modular-and-custom-moulded-seating) By Ashleigh Haskins Over the past decade, there has been a proliferation of well-designed modular seating systems that have enabled clinicians to meet complex seating needs without having to utilise custom moulded... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/how-to-choose-between-modular-and-custom-moulded-seating) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Seat Elevation: What does the Evidence Say?](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/2598scr_alt_260_4d98143e0804c0c.jpg?width=720&name=2598scr_alt_260_4d98143e0804c0c.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/seat-elevation-what-does-the-evidence-say) Nov042020 ## [Seat Elevation: What does the Evidence Say?](https://blog.gtk.com.au/seat-elevation-what-does-the-evidence-say) By Ashleigh Haskins Powered seat elevation has rapidly become the most prescribed powered seat function after tilt-in-space. The benefits of seat elevation are varied, and most users of seat elevation greatly value the... 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