Occupational Therapist, PhD student
Sarah-Grace has shown that wheelchair prescription is a complex and multi-faceted process that represents more than just a piece of equipment to parents and identified unmet information, support and service needs of parents and families. Sarah-Grace developed a booklet in partnership with parents of children with a neuromuscular condition and providers of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) titled” GETTING WHEELS: A parents’ and carers’ guide to introducing a wheelchair for children with a neuromuscular condition”. Sarah-Grace continues her research to pilot the new booklet among parents and health professionals in paediatric NMD clinics nationally. Sarah-Grace was awarded a SCH Foundation allied health PhD scholarship.