Top 5 Bathroom Mistakes OTs Should Avoid in 2026
What are they and how to avoid them. A practical, new-year checklist to strengthen assessments under NDIS & Support at Home As we work within the biggest shift in funding...
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Top 5 Bathroom Mistakes OTs Should Avoid in 2026
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Is Assistive Technology Better Than Home Mods?
And What is the New AT “Carer-Burden” When AT Is Better Than Home Mods (Real Case Comparisons) Over the last 12 months as the Aussie AT-HM transition was approaching, we...
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How to Justify Bathroom AT Under NDIS & Support at Home
By Barry Redican, Showerbuddy CEO A step-by-step OT guide to assessments, photos, functional wording, and evidence. In this issue 3 of Access Insights, we break down how to structure strong...
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How to fund Home Mods or Equipment
What OTs Need to Know in 2026 The landscape of bathroom access funding is shifting quickly. OTs across Australia are telling us the same thing: NDIS approvals are tightening, SaH...
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Maintaining Modesty When You Need Support in the Bathroom
A perspective from Barry Redican at Showerbuddy Modesty is something most of us never really think about until life throws us a curveball. At Showerbuddy, we meet families and individuals...
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Why Manufacturing in China Still Matters for Companies Like Ours
By Barry Redican, Showerbuddy Manufacturing in China has shaped the global market for decades. For companies in the medical device space like Showerbuddy, China has been central to how we...
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Rethinking Bathroom Design for an Ageing World
Barry Redican, CEO, Showerbuddy Why I keep asking: why aren't we building accessible bathrooms? Everywhere I go, I see new homes being built with the same old bathroom design. You...
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What We’ve Learned From Occupational Therapists
By Barry Redican, Showerbuddy The Real Experts in Home Mobility At Showerbuddy, we’re proud of the equipment we make, but we’re even prouder of how we’ve made it: in conversation...
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Why Prioritising Quality Over Price Matters in Mobility Equipment
The True Cost of a “Cheap” Solution We understand the temptation to go with the lower-cost option when purchasing mobility equipment. Budgets are tight. Funding is limited. And when something...
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The Care Factor - What Really Sets Equipment Apart
More Than Materials and Mechanisms When people evaluate mobility equipment, the focus is often on technical specifications. What material is it made from? How much weight can it hold? What’s...
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The Impact of Good Equipment - Beyond the Bathroom
By Barry Redican, Showerbuddy The Daily Struggle That Goes Unseen For those living with mobility challenges, the bathroom can be a battleground. Every transfer, every movement, is a potential risk...
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Families and Bathroom Mobility – What We've Learned
Listening First - Our Best Source of Insight Over the years, we’ve spoken with hundreds of families trying to navigate bathroom mobility. Every story is different, but one theme always...
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A Plea to Government - Don’t Overlook the Bathroom in Disability Funding
The Silent Struggle in Every Home When we talk about disability support and funding, the conversation often leans towards mobility aids, ramps, or vehicle access. These are vital - but...
