Ways to be disabled and active/outdoors in NSW?

Mike
Mikeon Wednesday, December 24 2025
2 Comments

Hello! We just moved to Sutherland from Seattle in America.

My wife is in her 40s. She has limited mobility on her right side (no hand, able to wall/do stairs/etc. but slowly). We were very active outdoors before the stroke.

We figured out how to be active again in the US. Now we need to figure how to do it in Australia.

In the US we bought a custom bike (electric and recumbent). It was great! She was indipendently mobile and active. It's not legal here. 

Does anyone have any experience with adaptive bikes in NSW?

We found outdoor/gym groups for people with physical disabilities. It helped us figure out what activities/gear could work. We also found a pool that was very disability-friendly.

Does anyone have experience with that kind of support in NSW?

Any other mobility or activity suggestions? 

Finally, Sutherland is temporary. Are there places we should consider moving to with great communities/organizations/accessibility/etc?

Thanks so much for any suggestions/support!

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Pete avatar
Pete

Hi Mike

I had a stroke that has let me with limited right side mobility. Hand just enough function to hold a handlebar and leg about 40%. i have a Greenspeed Magnum recumbent trike (US made) with electric assist that was set up for me by Freedom Solutions in Westmead. They can probably assist you with something similar.    https://freedomsolutions.org.au https://maps.app.goo.gl/1vXNVf8YHqXq11PMA?g_st=ic

regards

Peter Meers

 

 

Ali avatar
Ali

Hi Mike, welcome :)

I'm a 42yr old survivor who one year post stroke, joined my local athletics group. They had throw events that would let me sit and rest as much as I needed (and some weeks I only watched if I was low on energy). I joined the club for social reasons, and to see if I could do a little better each week. (self-set physio) I've since been able to also volunteer, and have improved enough to do sprints.

If this may be of interest, you could look at clubs in your locality via Find a club - NSW Athletics. Best wishes.

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