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GoKids Mobility Advisory Service
GoKids provides advice and assistance regarding mobility-related issues for children and young people (0-18 years) with multiple and physical disabilities. GoKids is a statewide service staffed by experienced physiotherapists and orthotists.
Designed to complement rather than duplicate existing Scope services, GoKids incorporates the Hart Walker program, a variety of standing frames, and a wide range of other mobility aids and devices for assessment, demonstration and support. These include items such as the Chandi Walker, Minimey Walker, Pacer Gait Trainer, Pony Walker, Crocodile Walker, Mulholland Walker, Easystand and other standing frames.
What does GoKids offer?
- A workable solution to mobility-related needs
- An equipment prescription including quotes
- Assistance with funding applications for equipment prescribed by GoKids
- Training in the safe use of the equipment
- Full assessment and report to the family and primary therapist
Who can use GoKids?
- Children and young people who do not have a primary therapist able to assist them in the selection of appropriate mobility aids
- Therapists who require consultation with experienced staff to problem-solve equipment prescription and funding-related issues
- Families and therapists requiring specialist advice and any family investigating the David Hart Walker program.
The Hart Walker Program, costs and assessments
The Hart Walker Program - The Hart Walker is a customised, orthotic, walking frame which encourages a normal gait pattern.This Walker allows children to experience walking often for the first time in their lives. As well as providing hands-free mobility, the Walker can also lead to a number of other health and social benefits.
Costs, joining and assessment - A child enters the Hart Walker Program at GoKids via referral from their physiotherapist. Once a GoKids Assessment Referral Form (Word 272 KB) has been completed and received at GoKids, an appointment will be made for an initial assessment. There is a $250 fee associated with this. If a child is found to be suitable for a Hart Walker, detailed measurements will be taken to enable the assembly of the Walker.
More information?
For more information please contact Elise Rizzo - Coordinator & Physiotherapist, GoKids Mobility Advisory Service. Telephone: (03) 8311-4008 or (03) 8311-4009 or 0409 514 014. Email: gokids@scopevic.org.au, Fax: 61 3 9306 6654. Postal: 177 Glenroy Road, GLENROY VIC 3046.
