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In short: Aged care equipment covers the everyday aids that help an older person stay safe and independent at home, from wheelchairs, walkers and bathroom aids to adjustable beds, recliners and falls prevention. Mobility Co is a family run showroom at 2/136 Keys Road, Cheltenham, where you can see and try it all in person. Call 1300 225 203. We work with NDIS, Home Care Package, Support at Home and private customers.
When a parent starts to struggle with everyday things, standing from a chair, stepping into the shower, sleeping comfortably, the right equipment can make home feel safe again. The hard part is usually knowing where to start. Aged care equipment is a broad term, and the choices can feel overwhelming when you are worried about someone you love. This guide walks through the main categories, how to choose well, and how funding works, in plain language.
At Mobility Co we help Melbourne families with exactly this every day. We are a showroom, not a warehouse, so you can come in, see the options side by side, and get honest advice from people who fit this equipment for a living. If an occupational therapist is already involved we work alongside them, and if not, we can point you in the right direction.
What counts as aged care equipment?
Most of what helps an older person at home falls into a handful of groups. You rarely need everything at once. Start with the one or two things causing the most difficulty, and build from there.
Mobility and wheelchairsWheelchairs, walkers, rollators and scooters for getting around safely, indoors and out.
Bathroom and toiletingShower chairs, stools, raised toilet seats and commodes for the room where most falls happen.
Beds and sleepAdjustable and home care beds that make resting, rising and care easier, without looking clinical.
Chairs and reclinersLift recliner chairs that help someone sit and stand again with comfort and dignity.
Falls preventionRails, ramps, alarms and simple changes that lower the risk of a fall at home.
Short term hireHire a wheelchair, shower chair, walker or ramp while someone recovers, then send it back. Not all aged care equipment is made the same
Here is where families are often surprised. Two beds can do exactly the same job, yet one looks like it belongs in a hospital ward and the other looks like it belongs in a bedroom. That difference matters more than people expect. Equipment that feels clinical often gets pushed into a corner or refused altogether, while equipment that looks like ordinary furniture actually gets used, and that is what keeps someone safe. At Mobility Co we deliberately choose ranges that are calm, warm and homely, so the room still feels like home.
It is the same thinking right across the range, from shower stools to wheelchairs. When you visit the showroom you can see it for yourself, and we will happily point out which options blend into a home rather than announce a health condition.
Where to start when a parent needs equipment
The most useful first step is to name the specific problem, not the product. “Mum is frightened of falling in the shower” or “Dad can no longer get out of his chair” tells you far more than a product name, and it lets us match the right aid to the real difficulty. If needs are complex, or funding requires it, an occupational therapist can assess the person and recommend equipment that genuinely fits.
Wherever you can, try before you buy. Sitting in the chair, feeling the height of the bed, testing how a walker turns in a narrow hallway, this is how you avoid an expensive mistake. That is the whole reason we keep a showroom rather than only selling online. You are welcome to bring the person who will use the equipment, or measurements and photos of the room if they cannot travel.
Funding: NDIS, Home Care Package and Support at Home
Aged care equipment is often subsidised, and it is worth checking before you pay out of pocket. If the person has a Home Care Package or is on Support at Home, equipment like this is frequently claimable through the package. Younger people with a disability may be funded through the NDIS. We are happy to explain how each option works in plain terms and to provide the quotes and documentation a plan manager or coordinator will ask for. We also support DVA clients.
Why families choose Mobility Co in Cheltenham
We are a family run showroom in Cheltenham, serving Bayside and the wider south east of Melbourne. Families come to us because we take the time to understand the person, not just the sale. We keep the range calm and homely rather than clinical, because equipment that looks like it belongs in a home is equipment people will actually use. You get to see and try things in person, borrow our knowledge, and leave with a clear plan, whether you buy that day, hire for a while, or simply go away better informed.
Explore our aged care equipment guides: commodes and commode chairs, bed rails and bed sticks, power and electric wheelchairs, sock aids and dressing aids and shower chair hire.
Frequently asked questions
Come and see us in Cheltenham. You are welcome to visit the showroom at 2/136 Keys Road, Cheltenham, try the equipment for size and talk through what will work best at home. We are a short drive from across Bayside and the south east, with parking at the door.
About the author. Daylan Kempster is an Assistive Technology Specialist and the Director of Mobility Co, a family run mobility equipment showroom in Cheltenham, Melbourne. He works alongside occupational therapists and families every day to match people with equipment that keeps them safe, comfortable and independent at home.
