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Freedom Solutions Australia - previously Solve-TAD

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Freedom Solutions Australia - previously Solve-TAD

Freedom Solutions Australia changes the lives of people living with a disability by providing personalised assistive technology solutions and services.

Custom Assistive Technology (AT) solutions and services for:

-people of all ages living with disability;
-older people (over age 65);
-people with chronic diseases such as diabetes and stroke;
-people with neurodegenerative disease conditions including dementia and autism;
-people with gradual functional decline;
-families and carers for any of the above. Our services include:

-Specialised clini

cal assessment, prescription and technical advice from an Occupational Therapist (OT) regarding AT;
-Designing and building custom AT otherwise commercially unavailable;
-Modification to commercially available equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, walkers, and furniture) to meet individual need/s;
-Freedom Wheels customised bike service. For over 45 years Freedom Solutions Australia (previously Solve-TAD) has been providing VIC and NSW families with therapy services and AT solutions to help people of all ages and abilities. With both metropolitan and regional Occupational Therapists and over 100 state-wide Technical Volunteers, we work directly with people and families, and other health professionals, to help people with disability and older Australians achieve their goals. Our experienced workforce will assess and address individual goals, abilities and functionality to provide options for practical, safe, cost-effective AT solutions.

22/07/2026

🚲 Ready to ride sooner?

An adaptive Freedom Wheels bike or Frame Runner could be more accessible than you think.

Our Freedom Wheels Rental Program offers a flexible way to get started without committing to purchasing. Whether you're looking to try a bike for a few months or work towards ownership through our Rent-to-Buy option, we're here to help you find the right fit for your goals and lifestyle.

✅ Short-term rental and Rent-to-Buy options available
✅ Three setup options for Short-term rental depending on the needs of the rider
✅ Fully customised to suit individual needs for Rent-to-Buy program
✅ Available through our metro NSW and VIC showroom locations

Every rider deserves the freedom, confidence and joy that comes with cycling. 💙

👉 Visit our website to learn more about the Freedom Wheels Rental Program: https://freedomsolutions.org.au/equipment-rental/freedom-wheels-bike-rental-program/
📞 1300 663 243
📧 [email protected]

15/07/2026

🚲 Freedom Wheels is heading your way!

Our team will be visiting regional communities across NSW, Victoria and Tasmania, giving children and adults the opportunity to trial a customised Freedom Wheels bike or trike.

Check the schedule to see when we will be visiting your region, then complete our Start Riding form to book a trial.

We may also be able to include:

• WheelyActive come-and-try days at schools, community centres, clinics and local events
• In-service sessions for therapists, service providers and clinic teams
• Opportunities for local organisations to learn more about Freedom Wheels and accessible cycling

📝 Submit the Start Riding form to book a trial here: https://freedomsolutions.org.au/start-riding
✉️ Email our team to discuss hosting a WheelyActive event or in-service during our visit: [email protected]

Let’s create more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to experience the freedom and enjoyment of riding.

09/07/2026

Schoolwork, homework and creative activities should feel comfortable and achievable, no matter what chair or support a child uses.

Our team created a height-adjustable desk for a student who needed the right working height across different supports, including a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, desk chair and standing frame.

To support greater independence, we sourced a commercially available adjustable desk frame and added a durable, waterproof laminate tabletop with raised edges to help stop books, pencils and other items from falling off the side or back.

A clever solution can make everyday activities easier, safer and more accessible.

Need a personalised equipment solution? Contact our team by phone, email or by submitting the contact form on our website.

📞 1300 663 243 | 02 9912 3400
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://freedomsolutions.org.au/ -us

08/07/2026

Freedom Solutions Australia is delighted to be a finalist in the 2026 HESTA Excellence Awards in the Disability Services - Team Excellence category!

The Safe Ride team is recognised for a national innovation project addressing a critical and largely unrecognised road safety risk: passengers with disability unbuckling or escaping restraints in moving vehicles.

The team identified unbuckling as not only a restraint issue, but also a response to overstimulation, discomfort or loss of control. They brought together industrial designers, engineers, allied health professionals, car manufacturers, researchers and people with lived experience to co-design six new assistive technology solutions – two active restraint innovations addressing unsafe buckle release and four environmental and sensory solutions to reduce distress and improve self-regulation. Beginning with national co-design workshops, the team progressed concepts through CAD modelling, risk assessment and real-world prototype trials, mapping compliance against relevant Australian standards throughout.

Trials demonstrated reduced escape behaviours and calmer journeys, with carers reporting fewer mid-trip stops. Safe Ride fills a genuine market gap, providing families, clinicians and the disability community with practical, evidence-based pathways toward safer vehicle travel.

To learn more about our Safe Ride project, visit our website: https://freedomsolutions.org.au/safe-ride/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=heta_finalist2026

06/07/2026

Do you live in the Geelong region and need custom equipment to make daily life safer, easier or more independent?

Freedom Solutions Australia currently has grant funding available for eligible clients living in the Geelong region to access Unique Solutions custom equipment at no cost.

Our team of volunteers and staff members works with people with disability, families, carers and health professionals to design and build practical assistive technology when standard products do not quite meet the person’s needs.

This may include solutions such as:

🦽 Single-Handed Brake Walkers
🦽 Custom sensory items
🦽 Wheelchair modifications
🦽 Other personalised equipment designed around individual goals

Funding is limited and eligibility applies, so please contact us to discuss your needs.

📞 1300 663 243 | 02 9912 3400
✉️ [email protected]

12/06/2026

🚲 Growing Health Communities – Supporting Freedom Wheels Expansion

We’re excited to share that VicHealth is funding regional Freedom Wheels partnership establishment work through the Growing Healthy Communities program!

With a Round One project underway in Ballarat and a Round Two project set to begin in Gippsland, this support will expand access to customised assistive technology. Regional partnerships will help enable inclusive cycling opportunities for people with disability across Victoria.

Recently we had the pleasure of welcoming VicHealth and our local MP Anthony Cianflone (Anthony Cianflone MP ) to our Coburg North workshop. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how our dedicated staff and volunteers work alongside people with disability to co-design personalised assistive technology and equipment solutions.

The visit sparked important conversations about:
✅ The need for customised assistive technology
✅ The importance of accessible, community-based services
✅ Supporting independence, participation, and quality of life for people with disability and their families

📸 Pictured Image 1 (left to right):
David Hubbard (Freedom Wheels Volunteer, Freedom Solutions Australia)
Kathleen Nicholls (Acting CEO, Freedom Solutions Australia)
Lachlan Pagan (Bike Builder, Freedom Solutions Australia)
Tammy Pararajasingham (Executive Manager, Strategy, Policy and Impact Group, VicHealth)
Anthony Cianflone MP (State Member for Pascoe Vale)
Graham Porteous (Freedom Wheels Volunteer, Freedom Solutions Australia)
Brad Jordan (Deputy Chair, Freedom Solutions Australia Board)

Thank you to VicHealth and all of partners for supporting our work to build healthier, more inclusive communities 💙

22/05/2026

Join us for the Launcher 2026 Showcase!
Over twelve weeks, Safe Ride project from Freedom Solutions Australia has been testing, validating and building the Disability Tech startup. We're excited to showcase and deliver our elevator pitch!

Event details
When: Tuesday 26 May 2026, 12-1pm AEST (Monday 25 May, 7 - 8pm PDT / 10-11pm EDT)
Where: Online via Zoom
What: One hour of pitches from the Launcher 2026 cohort.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/remarkable-launcher-2026-showcase

Launcher 2026
Remarkable had more than 150 applications for Launcher 2026, and they picked 42 startups. Founders based across Australia, Canada, China, Singapore and the United States.
60% of our founders have lived experience, bringing that perspective directly to the problems they're solving. And their work spans the full range of Disability Tech — from off-road wheelchairs and adaptive underwear, to NDIS navigation and compliance tools, collaborative therapy platforms, AI-powered robotic arms, real-time sensory environment mapping, and a musical communication tool for people with aphasia.

14/04/2026

Freedom Solutions Australia is in the running at Grill'd Baulkham Hills as part of their Local Matters program.

It's your time for a burger! Stop by at Grill'd, buy a burger, get a token and drop it in the Freedom Solutions' jar.
The charity with the most tokens wins $300 for our community. Every token counts. Go and get your burger today!

📍Shop 1 30-32 Old Northern Road, BAULKHAM HILLS, NSW

Tag your friends who would love an excuse for a good burger 🍔🍟👇

07/04/2026

Excited to share that Safe Ride from Freedom Solutions Australia has been selected for the Remarkable Launcher 2026 cohort! 🎉

Over the next 12 weeks, we’ll be working alongside an incredible cohort of 42 startups, all working on Disability Tech solutions.

Watch this space!

Image: Leonie McCann, manager of the Safe Ride project, selected for Remarkable Launcher 2026.

26/03/2026

Are you an engineer, tradesperson or an expert handy person who is looking for a way to give back to the community?
Come and join Freedom Solutions Australia (FSA)!

Currently we are looking for:
🔧 Technical Volunteers
🚲 Bike Build Volunteers (Northmead NSW & Coburg North VIC)
🚛 Courier Volunteers
🚗 Safe Ride Volunteers

As a 🔧 Technical Volunteer, you will be involved in co-designing and building unique, custom assistive technology equipment with and for people with disability and their carers. Depending on your skills and location, you will also have opportunities to build our 'off the shelf' range.

As a 🚲 Bike Build Volunteers, you will be in charge of building various trikes and bikes that were specifically customised for each rider.

🚛 Courier Volunteers get to deliver our products to our clients door! Many of our courier volunteers enjoy seeing the clients smile when they get their very own equipment. We have our customers not only in metro areas but also in regional NSW and VIC, so if you love driving, this is a perfect role for you!

🚗 Safe Ride Volunteers will be working on products that support in-car safety. Many people with disability and their carers face challenges when travelling in a car such as unwanted unbuckling, feeling trapped, and losing sense of control. As a result of 20-month project, we have come up with 6 designs to tackle these challenges but some still need refinement. Join us to make car trips safe and enjoyable for everyone!

If you're interested, get in touch with us by submitting 'Become a Volunteer' form on our website!
About Volunteering at FSA 👉 https://bit.ly/4sABk2g
Alternatively, you can contact us at 1300 663 243 or email us at [email protected].

Address

Unit 10, 185 Briens Road, Northmead
Sydney, NSW
2152

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Website

https://freedomsolutions.org.au/

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