Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Wheeling And Able Making Kids Mobile ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/news/) - Meet Patrick! A gorgeous 8 month old with severe positional plagiocephaly, Patrick requires a helmet to assist with remodelling of his head shape and facial appearance. Patrick's head shape has an effect on his development, causing him to preference one side, and making it difficult for him to roll. Without access to helmet therapy, Patrick - [Colour for a Cause - What an incredible day!!](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/colour-for-a-cause/) - The Colour for a Cause fundraiser brought together families, friends and our local community for a morning full of fun, laughter and, of course, plenty of colour – all in support of local children with disabilities. From the enthusiastic participants who chose to walk, run, skip or roll, to the many volunteers, sponsors and supporters - [Sometimes, timing really matters](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/sometimes-timing-really-matters/) - The right support at the right time can change everything Eleanor is 8 months old, and already she’s been working so hard. Since her early weeks, she’s been attending physiotherapy, with her family doing everything they can to support her development. More recently, her treating team recommended helmet therapy to help guide her head shape - [𝙆𝙞𝙢'𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚𝙨!](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/𝙆𝙞𝙢𝙨-𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮-𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞/) - You might remember our earlier post about Kim, the little cutie whose determination inspires us all. Fast forward to now, Kim is ready to start school in 2025 and has achieved so much: She can turn pages of a magazine She’s using her communication device to express herself She’s learned her shapes, colours, numbers, and - [Four years on and look at her now!](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/four-years-on-and-look-at-her-now/) - Remember our little poster girl who received a helmet through our charity? Well, she's now thriving in her first year at school! Not only does she have a beautiful smile, she's also experiencing incredible benefits in her daily life. Her improved balance, stemming from having all parts of her body aligned, has made walking, moving, - [WandA](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/wanda/) - Our beloved mascot, WandA, has always symbolized hope, joy, and the freedom that mobility brings. I had a bit of fun playing with AI today and we can now see WandA reflected in a fresh way—her magic wand still shining, her determination still strong! - [Festive season](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/1081-2/) - As we wind down towards the end of 2021, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful supporters, particularly Toyota Material Handling Australia- Newcastle Lucinda Kids Physio and the Commonwealth Bank Belmont. WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL! Our office and website applications will operate on skeleton hours throughout January, but we can be contacted - [Little Louie](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/little-louie/) - Little Louie has developed a plagiocephaly. Babies’ heads are soft and malleable and even gentle external forces, whether in the womb or in baby’s daily routine, can cause misshaping. Louie has a preference for turning his head to one side. Occasionally, if babies lay with their head turned to one side more than the other, - [Australia Day 2023 Community Award presented to Nadine Hickey](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/australia-day-2023-community-award-presented-to-nadine-hickey/) - Outstanding contribution to the lives on many in the community through volunteering We're proud of your involvement with Wheeling & Able, Nadine and think this award is very well deserved - [Meet Patrick](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/meet-patrick/) - A gorgeous 8 month old with severe positional plagiocephaly, Patrick requires a helmet to assist with remodelling of his head shape and facial appearance. Patrick's head shape has an effect on his development, causing him to preference one side, and making it difficult for him to roll. Without access to helmet therapy, Patrick will continue - [Remember this little guy?](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/remember-this-little-guy/) - Patrick's still in his helmet - in fact Mum says he's so used to it that he reaches for it when he's not wearing it, but is doing so well that its expected that he'll be able to leave it behind very soon! We wanted to throw out a huge THANKYOU to Patrick's family Not - [Thankyou!](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/1022-2/) - Thank you for your recent donation! Your continued support has meant freedom for a little girl, who is enjoying her pretty modified bike; some independence for a young boy who can now access the family home via custom-made ramps; and some cheer to some of our young clients and their families by subsidising the cost - [Hunter Disability Expo](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/hunter-disability-expo/) - What a great couple of days we had at #HunterDisabilityExpo 2021! We've met new friends, made some great connections and know that so many more people today know who Wheeling & Able is and what we do! Many thanks to WandA's friends, Therese Miner Rafton and Eliza Mallett for your help and to our directors, - [Flying along ...](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/flying-along/) - Little Miss E's physio reports that she's "flying along in her new SPIO and Leapfrog orthotics! She's now pulling to stand and starting to cruise by herself with beautiful alignment!"A Stabilizing Pressure Input Orthosis (SPIO) is a lightweight Lycra type garment which provides deep pressure back into the central nervous system, improving muscle activation, alignment - [3 things not to say to a parent of a child with a disability ...](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/3-things-not-to-say-to-a-parent-of-a-child-with-a-disability/) - “God only gives you what you can handle.” “I don’t know how you do it.” “I could never do what you do.” "You don’t know how we do it — we don’t have a choice." You could never do what we do — trust me, you could and would if it was your child." Here - [Fly high young man!](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/997-2/) - Wheeling & Able funded a swing like this, after the NDIA declined, for a young boy with cerebral palsy. . His mum reports that "...he absolutely loves it. He thinks it's the best being outside enjoying himself. It's so good to see him so happy. We can't thank you enough." We're so happy to help - [Every little bit helps!](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/every-little-bit-helps/) - Thank you once again Lucinda Kids Physio for your donation! We really appreciate you thinking of the kids at Wheeling & Able! - [Well that's a wrap for 2020!](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/well-thats-a-wrap-for-2020/) - Christmas hampers and gifts now delivered to some of our lucky clients! We just wanted to spread some cheer after such a rollercoaster of a year! From all of us here at Wheeling & Able we wish you and yours all the best for the festive season and the New Year ahead! - [The new kids on the block ...](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/the-new-kids-on-the-block/) - Lucinda Kids Physio approached us a few months ago with an offer to make a donation for every client treated in their new practice. We received our first donation recently and we are truly thankful to, not only the team there, but each and every one of their clients that walks through their door! T - [No stopping her now ...](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/little-miss-b/) - "Little Miss B was born 4 weeks premmie, but had not really shown any delay in anything she did until it came to walking. With two older siblings, we assumed that she would pick it up earlier than the other two. When she turned 18 months old and was still not walking, we became concerned - [From the President](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/from-the-president/) - [Toyota Material Handling Australia - Newcastle](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/toyota-material-handling-newcastle/) - Toyota Material Handling at Newcastle has become a regular supporter of Wheeling & Able in recent years and we are truly grateful to our Friends there for their continued support! Check out their website here We can't do what we do without the support of others! - [Some of our merchandise on Instagram](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/some-of-our-merchandise-on-instagram/) - Did you know that we sell merchandise? Natalie Roser is an Australian fashion model and good friend of Wheeling & Able and here she is showing off her beanie to her Instagram followers. Thanks Nat! Check out our merchandise here. - [Have you met WandA?](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/have-you-met-wanda/) - We're excited to introduce you to WandA, our new mascot. If you love WandA as much as we do, check out her creator's Facebook page, @Kerri Blades Visual Art. A big, heartfelt THANKYOU to Kerri for bringing WandA to life for us! - [Zac](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/zac/) - Wheeling and Able has helped Zac maintain his part time job, keep his medical appointments and enjoy a social life with family and friends with reliable transport options now in place. Happy Wheeling Zac! - [Matilda](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/matilda/) - Little Matilda had developed severe Plagiocephaly (flat head) and required a customised cranial helmet to correct the shape of her skull. We were able to approve funding and have the helmet fitted within a week; the urgency being the very crucial period of infant skull growth when the bones are thin, soft and flexible. Six - [Website refresh](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/website-refresh/) - We hope you like the look and feel of our new website! A primary goal of the refresh was to make the process of submitting an application for funding easier. Another new feature of the site is the ability to support us by making a (secure) donation online and/or purchasing merchandise. - [Did you know we can now accept donations online](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/did-you-know-we-can-now-accept-donations-online/) - Your support can improve the lives of children with a physical disability. All donations to Wheeling & Able over $2.00 are tax-deductible. ​We are truly grateful for your support! - [Izzy's wheels](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/izzys-wheels/) - Thanks to the generous donation from Toyota Material Handling Australia- Newcastle, Wheeling & Able was able to provide a customised tricycle for little Izzy. Izzy is a delightful 3½ year old with a rare condition resulting in, amongst many other things, low tone and muscle weakness. 18 months ago when Izzy began with her physiotherapist, she - [Newcastle Basketball Charity Night](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/newcastle-basketball-charity-night/) - Wheeling & Able was lucky enough to be the recipient of Newcastle Basketball's Annual Charity Night 2019. We again thank Newcastle Basketball, their sponsors, particularly Clover Car Wash Wallsend, and basketball fans for helping to raise a whopping $6420 on the night! Pictured are Jeni White and Kym Blanch from Wheeling & Able with Richard ## Pages - [HOME](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/) - About Us Wheeling & Able began in 1932 as the Newcastle & District Crippled Children’s Association. The Newcastle Rotary Club identified 95 children with a disability residing in the district, and those children were assisted with surgical appliances and medical aids. Over the last 90+ years, we have continued to assist more than 16,000 families in - [About](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/about/) - Over the past 90+ years 1932The organisation was founded as the Newcastle & District Crippled Children's Association, when the Newcastle Rotary Club identified 95 children with a disability residing in the district. Those children were assisted with surgical appliances and medical aids and our charity began.1934The Association was registered as a not-for-profit organisation with the - [Apply](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/apply/) - Our priority is to assist families who might otherwise struggle to afford essential aids and equipment for children with a physical disability. Physical disabilities impact a person’s physical capacity and/or mobility and can be congenital or acquired as a result of an accident. Aids and equipment considered essential for one person can differ greatly to the - [Support Us](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/support-us/) - Wheeling & Able is a self-funded charity and non-profit organisation. We do not receive any government funding and rely on the generosity of individuals, business and community organisations. There are numerous ways you can help us, ensuring that children and young people with disabilities will be able to gain the specialised equipment they need to - [Contact](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/contact/) - We would love to hear from you but firstly check our answers to common questions here - [Friends](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/friends/) - Since 1932 Wheeling & Able has helped local families to buy prescribed disability equipment for their children. To continue to do this Wheeling & Able relies on the generosity of our community, especially the corporate/business sector. There are many ways to support our organisation, allowing your company and employees to give back to the community, - [Questions](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/questions/) - Common Questions If you have a question, there’s a good chance somebody else has already asked it. We are always happy to help but suggest you check below to see if your question has already been answered. Where does my credit card information get stored if i make a donation? Your card information is stored - [Merchandise](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/merchandise/) - Thank you for purchasing. The sale of our merchandise assists to fund aids and equipment for children, making their lives easier and contributing to their independence. - [Test - Todd](https://www.wheelingandable.org.au/test/) - History With the Internet spreading linke wildfire and reaching every part of our daily life, more and more traffic is directed to websites in search for information. 1932 COMPATIBLE INKJET Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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