When you hear the words “accessible recreation,” what comes to mind? Ramps and accessible parking? Maybe an inclusive playground? But here’s a challenging question: how often do you see a public pool or aquatic centre with a hoist?
For thousands of Australians living with a disability, something as simple and joyful as getting into a swimming pool is often out of reach—not due to physical limitations, but due to the environment around them.
Inclusion is More Than a Ramp
True accessibility isn’t just ticking compliance boxes—it’s about making spaces welcoming and usable for everyone. And nowhere is this more obvious than in aquatic recreation. The benefits of swimming and hydrotherapy for people with disabilities are well documented: reduced joint pressure, improved mobility, mental wellbeing, and pure fun. But when a person can’t get into the water safely, the health benefits don’t matter—they’re excluded by default.
Accessibility That Moves With You
As a proud Australian manufacturer of specialist disability equipment, we have been advocating for inclusive aquatic access for over 40 years. Our Aussie made pool hoists, aquatic wheelchairs, and ceiling hoist systems are designed to support not just compliance—but connection.
We’re not just designing for function, we’re designing for freedom, independence, and joy.
The Social Impact of Exclusion
Let’s flip the script. Imagine being 10 years old, watching your siblings splash in the pool while you’re stuck on the sidelines because there’s no safe way for you to join them. These are real stories faced by families every day (our customer stories are testament to that). And the fix? Often as simple as installing a hoist.
Local councils, aquatic centres, and schools have a chance to be part of the solution—by investing in infrastructure that opens the door (or pool gate) to everybody.
Designing for Dignity
As we continue to advocate for accessibility and inclusive recreation, it’s important to spotlight what real inclusion looks like in practice. Our equipment doesn’t just meet standards—it sets them. And when more venues take that extra step to install accessible equipment, we shift the landscape from exclusive to equitable.
Next Time You Visit a Pool, Ask Yourself: Who’s Missing?
Because real accessibility isn’t just about getting in—it’s about belonging once you’re there.
