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Choosing the Right Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs covers manual and powered seating on wheels, for people who need more support getting around than a walking aid provides. The right wheelchair depends on whether the user self-propels or is pushed, and how much postural support is needed — see the types below.
Explore Wheelchairs by Type
Types of Wheelchairs
Large rear wheels the user turns by hand — for people with the arm strength and coordination to move the chair themselves. See our dedicated guide.
Lighter, carer-pushed wheelchairs that typically fold down for transport. See our dedicated guide.
The whole seat-and-backrest unit reclines together for pressure relief or postural support, available in both self-propelled and carer-pushed forms.
Cushions, bags and other add-ons for an existing wheelchair. See our dedicated guide.
Funding & Costs
Products in this category are commonly funded through the pathways below — always confirm eligibility and the current code with your plan manager, OT, or our team.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Core or Capital Supports — Standard — Level 2 : Standard self-propelled models — basic clinical assessment or OT recommendation. (prescription required — Occupational Therapist (OT))
- Capital Supports — Specialised — Level 3 : HD/complex or highly customised models — AT Specialist assessment and trial recommended. (prescription required — AT Specialist / Assessor)
Australian Government Support at Home Program
- AT-HM Medium Tier
- AT-HM High Tier (prescription required — Occupational Therapist (OT))
Statewide Equipment Program (Victoria)
- Aids & Equipment Program : Manual wheelchairs are explicitly covered under SWEP's Aids & Equipment program. (prescription required — Occupational Therapist (OT), Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist)
Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Gold Card — Full Coverage (prescription required — Occupational Therapist (OT), General Practitioner / Medical Specialist)
- White Card — Accepted Condition Only (prescription required — Occupational Therapist (OT), General Practitioner / Medical Specialist)