Today's Fact Sheet
Bed Mobility and Transfers
Do you want to be able to transfer from your bed safely and easily or without assistance? Do you want to make the task of turning over in bed or moving up or down the bed easier? Getting in…
LifeTec was established in 1981 in Brisbane in affiliation with the Independent Living Centre (ILC) to provide specialist, objective advice and evidence-based, practical information to help make people’s lives easier, safer, more functional and independent with the support of assistive technology. Ever since then our success has been based on our passionate team of staff who get a great deal of satisfaction from improving people’s lives.
Our team of professionals work closely together to ensure the best choices can be offered to those wishing to maximise their independence in their lives using assistive technology for augmentative and alternative communication, mobility, low vision, driving, vehicle, home and workplace modification, plus many more.
Our team of health professionals include occupational therapists, speech pathologists and a physiotherapist. Supporting our front-line services is a dedicated team of management and service staff that ensure a high level of service and accessibility is always maintained.
LifeTec offers a positive working environment, encouraging a culture of continual professional development and the take-up of fresh new ideas and innovative technologies.
Do you want to be able to transfer from your bed safely and easily or without assistance? Do you want to make the task of turning over in bed or moving up or down the bed easier? Getting in…
Charlie is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ANZ) with over 20 years’ commercial employment in finance and...
The opportunity to contribute to positive change in peoples’ lives through assistive technology is one of...
Her foundations of practice include person centred, strength-based approaches which lead to greater autonomy and choice...
Her keen interest in business and finance led her to the role of Finance & Administration...
He thoroughly enjoys going out into the community, meeting a diverse range of people, liaising with...
He applies both digital and traditional marketing strategies to increase the reach and uptake of LifeTec...
As a part of the LifeTec team within the Learning & Development Coordinator role, Petr brings...
Over this time, she has developed a passion for home modifications and from this, developed knowledge...
Chris has a passion for working with people with complex support needs and loves the challenge...
Previously working for an equipment supplier, Katie has had extensive experience in assistive technology across all...
Since graduating with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from James Cook University in 2011, Stephanie has...
Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the University of Queensland in 2004. She...
Antoine was a Support Carer and an Art Mentor for three years in the Brisbane region....
Sandra is a Speech Pathologist with 35 years’ experience in the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)...
Kathryn is an Occupational Therapist at LifeTec, who joined the team in December 2017. She enjoys...
Jennifer Poppe has been solving complex everyday problems with people who have a disability since 2010....
She is responsible for workshop registrations and conference room management. She enjoys taking clients around the...
Eva previously specialised in rehabilitation for the Australian Defence Force, working with Defence Personnel to get...
She is responsible for the administration of LifeTec’s Home Modifications Programs which assist elderly people and...
She is enjoying being a part of the LifeTec team and is looking forward to learning...
Lindsay also brings a lived experience and provides front line assistance for clients and staff, in addition...
Matthew also has a developing interest in environmental control to allow clients to take control of...
Michelle is interested in helping everyone communicate to the best of their ability and is enjoying...