Living Better Lives Resource Centre (previously the STAR Centre)

Types of equipment

Equipment includes:

  • Personal care equipment such as commodes, shower chairs, bath lifts and more.
  • Specialised equipment such as pressure care mattresses, cushions and ceiling track hoists.
  • Walking aids such as walking frames and rollators.
  • Palliative care such as beds, mattresses pressure equipment and chairs.

There are demonstration areas in the centre where you can try out equipment in the types of setting it would usually be used in.

For example, there is a bathing assessment area where you can try out the bathing equipment.

To use and view these demonstration areas, a health care professional will need to book an appointment for you. For more information, see .