Accessible Safety Gate | NDIS Fall & Wandering Prevention

Creating a safe home environment is crucial for fostering independence and providing peace of mind. Our Retractable Safety Gate is an essential assistive tool designed to prevent falls and manage wandering. Its innovative, trip-free design makes it a superior and more accessible alternative to traditional gates, providing a secure barrier without introducing new hazards.

Key Benefits & Features:

• Accessible Trip-Free Design: The durable mesh barrier retracts completely when open, leaving no bottom bar across the walkway. This is a critical safety feature that eliminates the trip hazard common with other gates, ensuring safe passage for individuals with mobility challenges or who use walkers.

• Extra-Wide for Accessibility (up to 180 cm): The gate extends up to 180 cm, making it wide enough to secure large openings and provide ample space for wheelchair and mobility aid access when retracted. It stands 86 cm tall, creating a secure and effective barrier.

• Effortless One-Handed Operation: The simple lock-and-release mechanism can be operated with one hand, a crucial feature for carers assisting a participant or for users with limited strength or dexterity.

• Durable & Safe Mesh Barrier: The strong yet soft mesh provides a secure barrier that can absorb impact, preventing injury from falls against a hard, rigid gate. All materials are non-toxic and built for durability.

How This Safety Barrier Supports Independence

This retractable gate is a vital piece of assistive technology that supports NDIS goals by:

• Preventing Falls: It provides a crucial physical barrier at the top and bottom of stairs or in doorways to hazardous areas (like kitchens), significantly reducing the risk of falls for participants with mobility, balance, or cognitive challenges.

• Managing Wandering & Elopement: For individuals with dementia, autism, or cognitive impairments who may be prone to wandering, this gate creates a safe and secure zone within the home. It provides peace of mind for carers and helps prevent potentially dangerous situations.

• Creating Safe & Low-Stimulation Zones: The gate can be used to define a specific area of the home as a quiet, safe space, which is beneficial for individuals with sensory sensitivities who may become overwhelmed and need a designated low-stimulation zone.

An Essential NDIS Support Item

This Retractable Safety Gate is a prime example of effective low cost assistive technology. It is a fundamental tool for environmental modification, directly supporting the core NDIS goals of safety, independence, and wellbeing at home.

This item may be claimable under your NDIS funding (e.g., Assistive Technology). We strongly recommend consulting with your Plan Manager, Support Coordinator, or Allied Health Professional (such as an OT) to ensure it aligns with your plan's goals.

Meticulous Specifications:

• Height: 86 cm

• Adjustable Width: Up to 140 cm or 180 cm (select option)

• Material: Durable, tear-resistant mesh; ABS plastic components

• Installation: Hardware mounted for maximum security (all fittings included)

• Operation: One-handed lock/unlock mechanism

• Package Includes: 1 x Retractable Mesh Gate, 2 x Sets of Mounting Hardware, 1 x Installation Guide with Templates