Freedom Mobility News & Blog Page

The Freedom Mobility news & blog is where we share our years of experience in the area of adapting and supplying vehicles for use by disabled people.

It contains useful articles about overcoming disability and living an active life in New Zealand, and useful links for those who are disabled and either live in or are visiting New Zealand.

Accessible Travel in New Zealand: Highlights from the Korero for Change Webinar

Our very own Margaret Hawkes recently joined the “Doers Panel” at the Korero for Change webinar, organised by Access Matters, to share insights on Accessible Tourism in New Zealand. A huge thank you to the team at Access Matters for…

A snowy wish come true in Queenstown

We recently had the privilege of being part of a very special journey with Make-A-Wish New Zealand, an amazing charity that helps Tamariki living with serious or critical illnesses experience something they've been dreaming of. One young girl, living with...

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‘I absolutely had to get back to work full time.’ A fractured foot spelled disaster for Laura, until our hand-control car saved the day.

Occupational Therapist Laura Proctor had endured a terrible pervious year with two major health issues. Just as she was getting her life back on track she tripped, broke her foot and all seemed lost. It’s fair to say that last...

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Going the Extra Mile at Middlemore

The railway station by Auckland’s busy hospital was in the middle of an upgrade, putting its lifts temporarily out of action. Luckily, Downer Construction hired one of our vans to improve accessibility. Chris Fox, Driver/Operator at Downer, is a…

‘I sat down at work and I cried’. A clued-up case manager and a hand-control car gave Leana and Mark their independence back

A ruptured right Achilles each, within three weeks of one another, put Leana and Mark in a hole. But thanks to a well-informed ACC case manager they soon got their lives back together. Pickleball. It’s all the rage, apparently. Named...

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‘The farm can’t wait.’ with her husband tied up at the busiest time of the year, mobility was essential to Virginia after a knee operation

After a netball injury, Virginia Groves of Ashburton needed Anterior Crucial Ligament (ACL) surgery. Scheduled for August, it couldn’t have come at a more inconvenient time. Ah, the joys of netball. One being the ever-present risk of injury. For Virginia...

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‘It’s been an absolute lifesaver’. A snapped Achilles tendon looked like disaster for Matt’s business, until ACC approved one of our hand-control cars.

It wasn’t the best end to a game of cricket, but independent business owner of the Spark Business Hub Auckland South, Matt Evans had previously experienced having an Achilles tendon snap. He’d done the same to his left Achilles four years before....

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‘It’s like an alternative Uber’. Holly Adams from Methven talks through driving after ankle injury.

Artificial grass has its plus points. But the way it can disguise hazards did Holly Adams no favours, stepping off a friend’s porch into a hidden hole. A hand-control car from Freedom Mobility came to her rescue. Holly…

Top Accessible Things to do in the Bay of Plenty and Beyond

Nestled on the eastern side of New Zealand’s North Island, the Coastal Bay of Plenty region is known for it's stunning beaches, many of them offering accessible beach matting, wheelchair beach chairs, and accessible board walks. There is plenty on...

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Driving with a Broken Leg

‘I broke my leg mountain biking. The car gave me the freedom and independence needed for my rehab.’ When Sam Arundel ended up with a badly broken leg, a chance discussion with an OT friend put him on route to...

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Superb Customer Service

You are absolutely amazing, the client was very grateful for your superb customer service, as were the local health clinic who can now get her treatment sorted out. Many thanks.

Gillian T, ACC

Transformative

Thank you to you and your team for your support. I know the client really appreciated the rental, it was quite transformative for them.

Rachel C, ACC

Sad To See The Car Go

“Very happy with the car and service from Freedom. It’s sad to see car go.”

Michele P, Warkworth

Have My Independance Back

“The car is amazing. I love you guys. It has made my job so much easier. I have my independence back. Thank you so much!”

Kristina W, Hawera

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