Independent Living Centres Australia Inc
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web: www.ilcaustralia.org
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The Independent Living Centres Australia Inc does
not sell this equipment, but provides this information as a community service.
Details and prices are provided by the equipment supplier and are subject to
change without notice. The provision of this information does not constitute
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the individual.
Buyers Guide: Sheepskin
ILC Reference NO 21:34:900
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Short Description
Sheepskins may be suitable for use by people who experience mild discomfort when sitting or lying and who are at low risk of developing pressure sores.
More Details
Demonstration
A video on this item is available at the independent Living Centre.
Factors to Consider
Some medical sheepskins have been tested to meet Australian Standard AS 4480.1 (1997). Sheepskins meeting this standard are able to be thermally or chemically treated to meet hospital infection control standards.
Sheepskins may be labelled as urine or faecal resistant.
Size required, eg. Is the sheepskin for use in a bed or a chair? Does the size require customising?
Colour of pile - blue pile can be laundered at 600 Celsius while green pile can be laundered at a higher temperature of 800 Celsius.
Cleaning requirements - washing and drying.
Softness of pile required.
Need for attachments to hold sheepskin in place on bed or chair.
A video related to this product can be accessed through the Independent Living Centre.
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
Supplier Information
Name: Able Medical Hire (Heidelberg Heights)
Price: POA
Address:
52 Bell Street
Heidelberg Heights
Vic 3081
Phone: (03) 9455 1222
FAX: (03) 9456 9066
Email: office@ablemedical.com.au
Website: www.ablemedical.com.au
Name: Able Medical Hire (Surrey Hills)
Price: POA
Address:
1119 Riversdale Rd
Surrey Hills
VIC 3127
Postal Address:
1119 Riversdale Rd
Surrey Hills
VIC 3127
Phone: (03) 9808 4999
FAX: (03) 9808 4714
Email: office@ablemedical.com.au
Website: www.ablemedical.com.au
Notes:
Opening hours:
9.00 - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
9.00am - 12.00pm Saturday
Name: Comfort First (Formally CLUB Medi Wool Products)
Price: POA
Address:
Unit 2
2 Trent St
Moorabbin
VIC 3189
Postal Address:
P.O.Box 390
Moorabbin
VIC 3189
Phone: (03) 9555 4800
FAX: (03) 9555 4900
Email: info@comfortfirst.com.au
Website: www.comfortfirst.com.au
Notes:
Phone for appointment or mail orders
Products available ex-stock
Postage charge, no handling fee
Name: Confident Care Products
Price: POA
Address:
100 Douglas Parade
Williamstown
VIC 3013
Phone: (03) 9397 4729
FAX: (03) 9397 1515
Toll Free: 1800 020 025
Email: ljames@confidentcare.com.au
Website: www.confidentcare.com.au
Notes:
Delivery service available
Open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Name: Endeavour Industries Pty Ltd
Price: POA
Address:
2 37-41 Hallam South Road
Hallam
VIC 3803
Phone: (03) 9703 2900
FAX: (03) 9702 3465
Email: Sales@endeavour-ind.com.au
Website: www.endeavourindustries.com.au
Notes:
Office and showroom hours 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 1pm Saturday. Showroom is wheelchair accessible.
Approximately 2weeks delivery time if made to measure
Name: GMS Rehabilitation (Traralgon)
Price: POA
Address:
154 Princes Highway
Traralgon
VIC 3844
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 1897
Traralgon
Vic 3844
Phone: 1800 060 919
FAX: 1300 734 998
Toll Free: 1800 060 919
Email: sales@gmsrehab.com.au
Website: www.gmsrehab.com.au
Notes:
Opening hours:
9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
This product is available for trial from GMS. Please contact supplier if interested.
Name: Medirite Australia
Price: POA
Address:
18 Binney Road
Kings Park
NSW 3198
Phone: (02) 9676 8113
Toll Free: 1800 113 999
Name: Omni Healthcare - Ballarat
Price: POA
Address:
204 Creswick Rd
Ballarat
Vic 3353
Postal Address:
204 Creswick Rd
Ballarat
Vic 3353
Phone: (03) 5333 4006
FAX: (03) 5333 3825
Email: info@omnihealthcare.com.au
Website: www.omnihealthcare.com.au
Notes:
Supplier of the following ranges
Gippsland Medical Supplies (GMS) products
Homecraft (Surgical Synergies)
Oscar Furniture
Bolwell and Invacare scooters
Jomor beds
Invacare products
K-Care supplier
Karma wheelchairs
Hire walking aids, scooters, manual wheelchairs, portable ramps, bathroom aids including (self propelled mobile shower chairs), bed transfer aids, bedside commodes, electrically operated beds, kingston chairs, lift and recline chairs and TENS machines and breast pumps.
Name: Omni Healthcare - Warrnambool
Address:
11 Fairy St
Warrnambool
VIC 3280
Postal Address:
11 Fairy St
Warrnambool
VIC 3280
Phone: (03) 5562 6966
FAX: (03) 5562 8944
Email: info@omnihealthcare.com.au
Website: http://www.omnihealthcare.com.au
Name: Pegasus Healthcare (Wooltec/Fleececraft)
Price: POA
Address:
437 Nepean Hwy
East Brighton
VIC 3187
Phone: (03) 9596 6377
FAX: (03) 9596 6343
Email: tony@pegasushealthcare.com.au
Website: http://www.pegasushealthcare.com/
Name: Sigma - Extend A Care (Only Supplies through Pharmacies)
Price: POA
Address:
1408 Centre Road
Clayton
Vic 3168
Postal Address:
Bag 144
Clayton South
VIC 3169
Phone: 1300 132 293
FAX: (03) 9542 9610
Toll Free: 1300 137 779
Website: www.sigmaco.com.au
Notes:
No showroom at Sigma central office. Pharmacies can source
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