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Universal design doesn’t have to be “institutional” design! Add a touch of elegance while enhancing the safety of your bathroom with these attractive dual-purpose grab bars. It just makes sense that anywhere there is water, the risk of slips and falls is higher. These designer grab bars are great for children, the elderly, or differently-abled persons who need a little

It’s Veterans’ Health Week from 22-30 October 2016.  This year’s theme is Social Connection.  To acknowledge this event, Qspec is getting the community together for a social paddle and BBQ on Sunday 30 October from 10am to 11am. Occupational Therapists who work with veterans, carers, current and ex-Australian Defence Force members and their families are all welcome to attend. Come and join

Qspec transformed this bathroom into a modern and accessible space for our client within budget and on schedule. These modifications will enable our client to live in her home for longer. Qspec is a one-stop shop for “ageing in place” home modifications; we manage everything from the initial site visit and quote through to the the management of licensed tradesman.

Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury for Queenslanders aged 65 years and over.  Falls are usually linked to both patient specific and environmental risk factors.  A very effective and simple falls prevention strategy is to reduce hazards around the home and this is where Qspec can help. The most common environmental cause of slips, trips and falls are

People are often worried that mobility modifications will make their home look and feel clinical. This doesn’t have to be the case. Grab rails are a simple and effective modification for ageing Australians and we understand the importance of keeping your house a home. This is why we offer grab rails in a range of colours and styles to suit

A drop down rail is a great solution when there is no suitable wall on which to install a standard grab rail.  In areas where there is a wall on only one side of the toilet, as pictured here, they can be used in combination with a fixed rail to provide support on both sides.  It can also be folded up out