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A specialist standing frame for Christian: help Christian move freely
Help Christian get a specialist standing frame so He can go to school independently.
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Christian lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Sydney Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,900.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment Christian could go to school independently. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $5,900 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $5,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $300
• Delivery and set-up: $110
• First-year servicing plan: $240
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Jocelyn
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Christian!
Sure. The biggest one is specialist standing frame, $5,250. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.
I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Thinking of Sydney.
Thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. Thinking of Sydney.
Hope the doctors have good news. After 27 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Thinking of you and your family, Jocelyn. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
Thinking of you, Jocelyn. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.