To make an appointment for wheelchair assessment

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Dear Everyone,

Two weeks ago i went to Royal Melbourne Hospital, to get information

about in getting suitable wheelchair for my daughter (7 years old SMA

type II).

I need some information, anybody can share for me?

1. I have prepared for the fund to buy the wheelchair, but the

hospital asked whether i have medicare (to cover costs of doctor

assessment and wheelchair), is it possible to register to medicare

provider such as hba? but can i used for my daughter if the membership

is less than 1 year?

2. I heard that there are long queue to have appointment and meet with

the doctor, how long normally the queue?

3. I am thinking about manual wheelchair (no motor in it) which has

arm rest, reclining seat, and some equipments that can support my

daughter back to make her comfortable. With that kind of features,

what is the price for the wheelchair (roughly)?

4. Any wheelchair manufacturer that is suggested as being reliable in

providing the wheelchair for SMA?

Sorry for long questions. Thank you very much for your help.

Best Regards,

Jo & Qintha