Manual Handling Training.
Physiotherapist-led. Delivered at your workplace.
Practical training for aged care and disability support teams
Our physiotherapists train support workers, carers and care staff to move people safely - reducing injury risk for your team and improving comfort and dignity for the people they support.
Why choose us?
Delivered by physiotherapists who do this work every day
Hands-on and practical - at your site or our Winnellie clinic
Tailored to your clients, equipment and environment
Certificate of completion for every participant
Culturally safe - delivered across Darwin and remote communities
What we cover
Sessions are practical and hands-on, covering:
Safe manual handling principles and body mechanics
Risk assessment before every task
Bed mobility and repositioning
Sit-to-stand and chair transfers
Hoist and sling use
Walking assistance and falls prevention
Lifting, carrying and lowering loads
Every session is adapted to your workplace and the people you support.
What to expect
Whether it’s a first session or a refresher for your team:
A 2-hour session for up to 20 staff
Demonstration followed by supervised practice
Certificate of completion for each participant
Tailored to your workplace, equipment and clients
Scheduled ongoing training and refreshers for your team
Outreach
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“An effort to bring services or information to people where they live and spend time”