Retractable Mesh Safety Gate (180cm) | NDIS Wheelchair Access Aid

Create a secure home environment without introducing new hazards with the Accessible Retractable Safety Gate. Classified as low cost assistive technology, this innovative barrier is designed to support NDIS participants with mobility challenges, wheelchair users, or those managing wandering behaviours associated with Autism (ASD) or Dementia.

Traditional safety gates often feature a bottom bar that creates a dangerous trip hazard for walkers and prevents smooth wheelchair access. This gate features a fully retractable mesh design that eliminates the bottom threshold entirely, ensuring a safe, unobstructed walkthrough. Ideally suited for wide hallways or defining "safe zones," it extends up to 180cm and locks securely with a one-handed mechanism. The soft, durable mesh provides a visual and physical boundary that absorbs impact, preventing injury if a participant bumps into it, making it a safer alternative to rigid metal or wood gates.

How This Device Supports NDIS Participants

• Fall Prevention: The trip-free design eliminates the bottom bar found on pressure-mounted gates, significantly reducing the risk of trips and falls for users with shuffling gait or balance issues.

• Wheelchair Accessibility: When retracted, the gate disappears completely, leaving the full width of the doorway open for wheelchairs, walking frames, and commodes to pass through without obstruction.

• Elopement Risk Management: Provides a robust physical barrier to prevent children or adults with limited safety awareness from accessing kitchens, stairs, or external exits.

• Carer Safety & Ease: The one-handed operation allows carers to unlock and open the gate while carrying items, assisting a participant, or managing other tasks.

Key Features & Benefits

• Trip-Free Threshold: Retracts completely to the wall, leaving the floor clear of obstacles, which is essential for fall prevention and mobility aid access.

• Extra-Wide Extension: Extends up to 140cm or 180cm (depending on selection), making it suitable for wide hallways, double doors, or angled openings that standard gates cannot fit.

• Soft Mesh Impact: The flexible yet strong mesh fabric is forgiving upon impact, reducing the risk of bruising or injury if a participant falls against the barrier.

• One-Handed Locking: Features a simple push-and-twist mechanism that adults can operate easily with one hand, even while holding a child or laundry.

• Visual Zoning: Clearly defines "No-Go" zones to help manage behavioural boundaries and keep participants in supervised areas.

NDIS Funding Information

This item is classified as Low Cost Assistive Technology.

• Core - Consumables: 03_090000911_0103_1_1 (Low Cost AT - Personal Care/Safety)

We recommend consulting with your Occupational Therapist (OT) to ensure this barrier meets the specific safety and access requirements of your home environment.

Meticulous Specifications

• Product Type: Retractable Safety Gate

• Height: 86 cm

• Width Options: Fits openings up to 140 cm OR 180 cm (Select Size)

• Material: Tear-Resistant Mesh / ABS Plastic Components

• Mounting Type: Hardware Mounted (Drilling required for structural stability)

• Operation: One-Handed Double Locking Mechanism

• Trip Hazard: None (No bottom bar)

• Retraction: Auto-retract functionality

Package Includes

• 1 x Retractable Mesh Safety Gate

• 2 x Sets of Mounting Hardware (Allows use in two different locations)

• 1 x Installation Guide