Latest News
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New MoH List Approves Wheelchairs Available from Medifab
7 Nov 2018
Medifab is pleased to advise that the following wheelchairs have now been approved by Enable New Zealand as part of the Manual Wheelchair Category of List Equipment:
Quickie 2 wheelchair
Quickie Iris wheelchair
Zippie Iris wheelchair
The full MoH List Equipment 2018 can be downloaded here. ... Read more
Meet Bridget Churchill
1 Nov 2018
Introducing Bridget Churchill - Medifab's latest champion on the global team who Shape Better Lives each day. Bridget, Occupational Therapist, has joined our Clinical Education team and will be assisting therapists and dealers throughout Europe and the United Kingdom with Medifab and Spex... Read more
Virgin Australia Accepts Carrot Car Seat as Approved Support Device
25 Oct 2018
Virgin Australia has made an announcement accepting several support devices including the Carrot 3000 Car Seat and the Carrot XL Car Seat as approved for use on their aircraft. This further recognises the needs of families with a child with a disability, allowing them to travel with the appropriate... Read more
Clinical Education Workshops - AU
25 Oct 2018
Medifab have recently assisted with knowledge-sharing in a series of free Clinical Workshops which have recently been held in Victoria, Australia.
The events, hosted by PME Group, were facilitated by three of Australia's leading educators: Joana Santiago (Medifab), Jane Crowle (PME Group) and... Read more
Steptember Medifab Winners
16 Oct 2018
Throughout the month of September Medifab has enthusiastically been involved in Steptember, raising funds towards supporting children and adults with Cerebral Palsy.
43 people were involved here at Medifab, making up 11 teams and everyone putting a huge amount of effort and working as a team to... Read more
Medifab at Rehacare 2018
4 Oct 2018
Last week, Medifab exhibited at Rehacare 2018 in Dusseldorf, with innovative products, and a passionate and enthusiastic team.
At the international trade show, Medifab took the chance to collaborate with existing suppliers and distributors on new innovation and products, and also with potential... Read more
Steptember at Medifab
28 Sep 2018
This month, Medifab ‘stepped it up’, supporting the worthy cause of Steptember. From the 4th of September, 47 of Medifab’s staff teamed up to take on the challenge of completing 10,000 step per day for the entire month. This was to raise vital funds for the Cerebral Palsy Society.
The average... Read more
Māori Language Week and a new Medifab Product Consultant
18 Sep 2018
This week Medifab recognised Māori Language Week, an initiative intended to encourage New Zealanders to promote the use of the Māori language. Within the company, this was led by our new equipment specialist, Chey Tilyard. Chey not only brings enthusiasm and drive to the team, but also his skills... Read more
Medifab Academy Book Winners
10 Sep 2018
In August, Medifab held four Academy events across New Zealand for therapists and health professionals to attend. These events were a huge success, with renowned international speakers, Joana Santiago of Medifab, and Amy Bjornson of Sunrise Medical.
At each academy a draw was held for a copy of... Read more
Get Your Free Jay by Spex Cushion Cover!
5 Sep 2018
Advise Medifab of any successful Jay by Spex cushion trial and we will supply a complimentary cushion cover*, so your clients can benefit with an additional cover for ease of laundering purposes.
We look forward to hearing how your Jay by Spex cushion goes!
Contact the wheelchair and seating... Read more
