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Our Clinical Technology Workshop manufactures, repairs and modifies all appliances or aids for mobility and independent living.

About this service

We offer the following services for daily living and mobility equipment:

  • servicing and repairs
  • modification and adjustments
  • custom design and manufacture of devices or their components (in conjunction with your treating therapist)
  • fabrication and modification.

Daily living and mobility equipment includes (but is not limited to):

  • manual and power wheelchairs
  • commodes
  • hoists and hospital beds
  • prosthetic limbs
  • orthoses, and
  • custom footwear.

Who we care for

We provide services to the ACT community and surrounding NSW region from the Village Creek Centre, Kambah.

Canberra Health Services is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider. If you are eligible for NDIS funding you need to include our services in your plan. Our team can provide information and/or recommendations to assist in the NDIS planning process if required.

If you are not eligible for NDIS funding, you can access our services as a public or privately funded client. We can help you identify your eligibility for the funding of services or equipment through alternate funding sources.

We have more information about using your NDIS plan to access this service.

How to access this service

Referrals for equipment repair can be made through the Village Creek reception directly. We accept referrals from clients, carers and other service providers. Please phone (02) 5124 1057.

Referrals for equipment modifications or customisation or prosthetic and orthotic services must be made through your treating therapist via Village Creek reception.

You can also make an appointment by calling Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977.

You may also self-refer or enquire via email at ACTHealthVillageCreekAdmin@act.gov.au

What to expect

You may be asked the details of any funding arrangements, for example, NDIS, insurance company, ACT Equipment Scheme or other third-party source or charitable foundation.

Appointments can be confirmed in person, by phone or by mail or email.

We are happy to work with you to solve any issue, mobility or otherwise, in relation to independent living.

What to bring to your appointment

  • Medicare card
  • Any letters or correspondence from your general practitioner
  • Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
  • Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
  • Medicines you need to take while you are here
  • A copy of your current NDIS plan will be useful if you are an NDIS participant.

Where we’re located

Village Creek Centre, 37 Kingsmill Street, Kambah.

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In the case of a life threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

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Contact us

Switchboard Canberra Hospital
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

Switchboard North Canberra Hospital
(02) 6201 6111

International callers
+61 (2) 6201 6111

Switchboard other hospitals and services
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

The switchboard handles all calls to, from and within the hospital 24 hours/seven days a week