Equipment assessments and support
The seating equipment assessment and technical (SEAT) service helps people with functional impairments who need help with:
- wheeled mobility aids
- seating systems
- pressure care
- assistive technology.
The service is goal based and time limited.
SEAT services
The service helps with:
- checking posture, measuring the body and evaluating pressure care to determine equipment that is best suited for your needs
- providing education and training
- assessing the suitability of existing equipment
- assisting with equipment fabrication, adjustments, modifications or customisations
- providing repair and maintenance service for mobility equipment.
The service provides supports across acute, rehabilitation and community services.
The SEAT team includes:
- clinician including occupational therapist and physiotherapist
- technicians
- allied health assistants
- finance officers
- managers.
Access the service
With consent, anyone can make a referral, including:
- yourself
- families
- community nurses
- health professionals
- aged and disability care services.
Contact the team to request a referral form. Completed forms can be emailed to the team.
Contact
Contact the team in your region.
Top End, Big Rivers and East Arnhem region
Request a referral form, information or contact the team call 08 8922 8228.
Completed referrals can be emailed to SEATDarwin.THS@nt.gov.au.
Location
Building 15, Royal Darwin Hospital campus, Rocklands Drive, Tiwi NT 0810
Central Australia and Barkly region
Request a referral form, information or contact the team call 08 8951 7579.
Completed referrals can be emailed to SEATAliceSprings.THS@nt.gov.au.