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But why is the base type, or the drive wheel location, so important? [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/choosing-a-power-wheelchair-base) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Choosing the Right Disability Stroller for Your Child](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_39147616.jpeg?width=720&name=AdobeStock_39147616.jpeg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/choosing-the-right-disability-stroller-for-your-child) Apr052019 ## [Choosing the Right Disability Stroller for Your Child](https://blog.gtk.com.au/choosing-the-right-disability-stroller-for-your-child) By GTK Most parents will purchase a stroller for their child at some point. It's an invaluable accessory for getting around with a child or baby. But choosing the right stroller can be difficult. There are... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/choosing-the-right-disability-stroller-for-your-child) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![What to Look For In a Manual Wheelchair](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_67514994.jpeg?width=720&name=AdobeStock_67514994.jpeg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/what-to-look-for-in-a-manual-wheelchair) Apr052019 ## [What to Look For In a Manual Wheelchair](https://blog.gtk.com.au/what-to-look-for-in-a-manual-wheelchair) By GTK There have been significant technological advances over the past 10 years which has seen improvements to manual wheelchair options available to the Australian market. There is now more choice than... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/what-to-look-for-in-a-manual-wheelchair) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Powered Wheelchairs - Everything You Need To Know](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_174669629.jpeg?width=720&name=AdobeStock_174669629.jpeg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/powered-wheelchairs-everything-you-need-to-know) Apr022019 ## [Powered Wheelchairs - Everything You Need To Know](https://blog.gtk.com.au/powered-wheelchairs-everything-you-need-to-know) By GTK Selecting the right wheelchair can make an immeasurable difference to the quality of life for those that require mobility help. A powered wheelchair can be a great option for people of all... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/powered-wheelchairs-everything-you-need-to-know) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![GTK Oceania Seating Symposium 2019](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/oss-2019.jpg?width=720&name=oss-2019.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/gtk-oceania-seating-symposium-2019) Nov272018 ## [GTK Oceania Seating Symposium 2019](https://blog.gtk.com.au/gtk-oceania-seating-symposium-2019) By GTK The team at GTK are proud to support the 2019 Oceania Seating Symposium in Melbourne. [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/gtk-oceania-seating-symposium-2019) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Manual Wheelchairs – should they be customised?](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/manual-chair-blog-1.jpg?width=720&name=manual-chair-blog-1.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/manual-wheelchairs-should-they-be-customised) Nov232018 ## [Manual Wheelchairs – should they be customised?](https://blog.gtk.com.au/manual-wheelchairs-should-they-be-customised) By GTK A manual wheelchair is more than just a mobility device. For an individual who needs one, it is the gateway for their social, employment and leisure engagement. A well set up manual wheelchair can be... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/manual-wheelchairs-should-they-be-customised) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![8 Activities You Can Do In a Wheelchair](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/powered-wheelchair.jpeg?width=720&name=powered-wheelchair.jpeg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/8-activities-you-can-do-in-a-wheelchair) Nov232018 ## [8 Activities You Can Do In a Wheelchair](https://blog.gtk.com.au/8-activities-you-can-do-in-a-wheelchair) By GTK A wheelchair is an invaluable aid to assist people with disabilities to move around and lead a normal life. But many people are still under the incorrect impression that a wheelchair means they can... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/8-activities-you-can-do-in-a-wheelchair) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Manual Wheelchair Maintenance for Clinicians](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/adj-manual-wheelchairs.jpg?width=720&name=adj-manual-wheelchairs.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/manual-wheelchair-maintenance-clinicians) Mar162018 ## [Manual Wheelchair Maintenance for Clinicians](https://blog.gtk.com.au/manual-wheelchair-maintenance-clinicians) By Ashleigh Haskins Know your chair – Know where it comes from – Know the tools to be used We know that for many clinicians, making adjustments to manual wheelchairs is intimidating. It can be hard to know which size of... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/manual-wheelchair-maintenance-clinicians) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![GTK Survey Results: Powered Mobility in Children Under Five](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/permobil_kids_wc_survey.jpg?width=720&name=permobil_kids_wc_survey.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/gtk-survey-results-powered-mobility-children-five) Feb162018 ## [GTK Survey Results: Powered Mobility in Children Under Five](https://blog.gtk.com.au/gtk-survey-results-powered-mobility-children-five) By GTK Children learn through movement. Through exploring their environment they learn and develop skills. Movement provides sensory feedback and allows children to discover what their bodies can do and how... [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/gtk-survey-results-powered-mobility-children-five) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [![Programming Power Wheelchairs](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/programming-chair-918_690.jpg?width=720&name=programming-chair-918_690.jpg)](https://blog.gtk.com.au/programming-power-wheelchairs) Jan162018 ## [Programming Power Wheelchairs](https://blog.gtk.com.au/programming-power-wheelchairs) By GTK Programming your power wheelchair for optimal driving can make all the difference in improving independence and safety. [Read More](https://blog.gtk.com.au/programming-power-wheelchairs) ![Read](https://blog.gtk.com.au/hubfs/GTK_October2018-Theme/Images/read-icon.png) [Previous](https://blog.gtk.com.au/page/6) [All posts](https://blog.gtk.com.au/all) [Next](https://blog.gtk.com.au/page/8) ### About GTK Because GTK provides more than just mobility, you will be purchasing the Ultimate Activewear. 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