Unlock the Potential of Powered Mobility

New to powered mobility or keen to deepen your technical understanding? This whole day of learning dives into an evidence-informed overview

New to powered mobility or keen to deepen your technical understanding? This whole day of learning dives into an evidence-informed overview of powered wheelchair prescription.

We’ll connect clinical goals to the features that matter from drive wheel configuration and suspension to power seat functions, motors performance and programming- without over- or under-prescribing.

Using practical case examples and hands-on exploration, we’ll unpack how these features work together to influence access, posture, and participation across home, school, work, and community environments.

You’ll leave with a scalable framework for assessment, trial, and justification, and the confidence to compare options and tailor setups to the person, not just the spec sheet.

Key Learning Areas:

• Link functional goals to features: Describe how base configuration, suspension, motors, power seat functions, and programming can support everyday functional outcomes.
• Navigate environments with intent: Recognise how drive wheel configuration and ride characteristics influence access across typical indoor/outdoor contexts.
• Understanding the features under the shroud: Identify key components (e.g., motors, batteries, actuators, electronics) and explain their impact on performance .

Location: Rydges Geelong, Myers St &, Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220
Date & Time: Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Who Should Attend: Prescribing Therapists

Certificates and CPD credits will be awarded for full attendance of the session. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER:

The workshop will be led by Ben Gommers of Permobil.

Ben is a Clinical Services Specialist at Permobil Asia Pacific, based in Melbourne Australia. With his background as a Physiotherapist, he has extensive experience with Assistive Technology. Before joining Permobil, Ben worked within Cerebral Palsy community centers, specialist schools, and most recently as an Assistive Technology consultant.

Throughout his career, Ben has focused on complex seating and postural management. Ben is deeply committed to enhancing comfort, function, independence, and quality of life for his clients by applying client-centered and evidence-based practices. He loves thinking creatively and finding innovative ways to apply Assistive Technology to achieve successful outcomes for his clients.