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Choosing a mobility scooter is less about the product and more about how you want to live. It's the difference between waiting at home for a lift and popping down to the shops on your own. Between missing a grandchild's school play and being there, in the front row, on your own terms.

Independent Living Charitable Trust is expanding its reach into the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Coromandel, launching a new powered mobility service that delivers expert support directly to people in their homes and communities. 

Independent Living supports the work of these organisations to understand how they (and other service providers) can best meet the needs of those with disabilities or mobility concerns. We encourage you to answer any survey relevant to you.

Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand and Independent Living Charitable Trust have partnered to deliver a nationwide fund to gift at least 100 power chairs to stroke survivors - honouring the wishes of the Morath family who left a gift in their Will.

Staying independent and moving around with ease matters; you might be recovering from an injury, spending time in Auckland, or just need a bit of extra support for a short while. That’s when a mobility scooter becomes a great option....

When someone you love begins showing signs of dementia, it can feel overwhelming. You may be worried about their safety, their independence, or even how to start conversations about what’s happening. If your relative has recently been diagnosed or you...

If you or a loved one needs temporary support getting around, wheelchair and mobility equipment can be a simple and flexible solution. Whether it’s for travel, injury recovery, or day-to-day independence, hiring a wheelchair or scooter can give you the...

Following a nationwide consultation earlier this year,  The Government has announced important changes to the way Disability Support Services (DSS) will be assessed and funded, commencing February 2026.  We know the past year has been a challenging time while consultations...

At Independent Living, we believe that everyone — including disabled people and older adults — should be supported to make their own decisions, in ways that respect their rights, preferences, and independence.  That’s the heart of Supported Decision Making (SDM),...