For more than four decades, Para Mobility has stood as one of Australia's most respected manufacturers in the accessibility space. The company has built its reputation on a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, creating custom-designed assistive equipment including hoists, wall-mounted changing tables, and specially engineered aquatic chairs.
Their continued investment in advanced LINAK MEDLINE medical-grade electric actuators, intuitive hand controls, and cutting-edge battery systems has significantly expanded what their hoists and changing tables can achieve — delivering greater functionality, smoother operation, and improved efficiency to users around the world.
Meeting Compliance Standards Has Never Been Easier
Across Australia, commercial venues are subject to strict legislative requirements that mandate accessible pools and properly equipped adult changing rooms. These regulations ensure that public facilities remain inclusive and safe for everyone.
In order to satisfy the high expectations of stakeholders — from healthcare providers and aged care operators to schools and aquatic centers — Para Mobility partnered with LINAK® to develop a range of innovative pool hoists, most notably the Kingfisher and Pelican models.
Users can select between the Kingfisher's fixed seat configuration or the Pelican's versatile adaptable arm, which supports a variety of seating options including floating slings, aquatic wheelchairs, spine boards, platform lifts, and solid seat attachments. Each hoist comes with an intuitive hand controller designed for straightforward, hassle-free operation.
Delivering a Better Quality of Life Worldwide
As an Australian-born pool hoist manufacturer, Para Mobility has always placed the well-being of individuals with diverse abilities at the heart of everything they do. Their mission is clear: make life better for people who need it most.
To deliver truly customized solutions, the company adopted automation technology from LINAK — including their highly regarded electric actuators, ergonomic hand controllers, and medical-grade batteries — all proven leaders in the OEM medical equipment sector.
Operating in multiple countries, Para Mobility has found that partnering with established names like LINAK plays a crucial role in accelerating their global mission to make pools and aquatic facilities more accessible to everyone, everywhere.
How Pioneering Collaboration Fuels Product Innovation
Para Mobility never stops exploring ways to push their products forward. After years of success using the LINAK JUMBO™ control box in their Pelican hoist, they recognized the need to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. That drive led them to integrate the LINAK LIFT50™, a feature-rich addition to their product lineup that introduced distinct capabilities and fresh options for their customers.
The LIFT50 answered growing market demands with an appealing combination of ergonomic design and lightweight construction, along with significantly improved battery life between charges. Beyond performance, it brought a sleek, modern look to the product while maintaining user-friendliness — its built-in visual status indicators and intuitive LED sequences make it easy to monitor battery health and identify error codes at a glance.
LINAK's value-added engineering solutions empowered Para Mobility to stay ahead of tomorrow's challenges through a flexible, innovative system built for efficiency, reliability, and an outstanding user experience. A pivotal element in this collaboration was the introduction of wireless controls during the consulting product design phase, giving Para Mobility a powerful point of differentiation.
Para Mobility's relentless focus on quality and customer satisfaction also led them to adopt the LINAK Bluetooth® HB200 handset. This wireless controller allows users to operate the lifter independently when entering or exiting a pool, giving them more autonomy and freedom. Bluetooth connectivity ensures Para Mobility remains future-ready and continues to exceed the expectations of every customer they serve.
Bridging Product Excellence With Digital Innovation
Australian manufacturers frequently face logistical hurdles when it comes to providing reliable service support, preventative maintenance, and cost-effective repairs — especially across vast domestic and international distances.
Recognizing this challenge, Para Mobility sought a technology partner who could help them expand their service capabilities without adding overhead. LINAK's digital innovations proved to be the ideal answer, equipping the LIFT50 with optional future-ready Bluetooth data exchange and protective maintenance capabilities through the OneConnect™ platform.
Looking Toward the Future
Even with a proven track record of national success, Para Mobility shows no signs of slowing down. The company's underlying mission remains powerfully simple: promote social inclusion and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals with limited mobility.
This heartfelt purpose, shared across every team and department, pushes the organization to keep innovating — developing smarter, more intuitive solutions that make independent living a reality for more people every year.
"We are collaborating closely with all of our supply partners to continuously improve both our existing product line and our next-generation offerings in research and development."
— Para Mobility
The LINAK MEDLINE® team remains committed to supporting Para Mobility as they continue manufacturing easy-to-use, adjustable, and adaptable products that deliver comfort and independence to end users worldwide.
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