Ceiling Hoists

Ceiling Hoists Australia – Overhead Patient Hoist Systems for Home & Aged Care

Safety and Mobility supplies ceiling hoist systems designed to support safe, low-effort patient transfers for clients with limited or no weight-bearing ability across bedrooms, bathrooms, and clinical spaces. Ceiling hoists eliminate or significantly reduce the manual handling load on carers during transfers, reducing the risk of both carer injury and client falls, and are widely used in aged care facilities, hospitals, disability support accommodation, and modified private homes across Australia.

Our ceiling hoist range includes fixed single-room track systems, H-frame systems that allow movement across a room, and multi-room track networks that connect multiple spaces (bedroom to bathroom, for example) for seamless transfers without sling changes. Portable ceiling hoist systems that can be installed without ceiling fixing are also available for rental properties and temporary arrangements. Motor units are available in a range of lift capacities including bariatric-rated options.

Ceiling hoist installation is carried out by qualified technicians and may require a structural ceiling assessment prior to installation. As a registered NDIS provider, Safety and Mobility can supply ceiling hoist systems to eligible NDIS participants and assist with NDIS funding applications, home modification quotes, and coordination with builders and occupational therapists across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does a ceiling hoist require structural reinforcement of the ceiling?
Whether ceiling reinforcement is required depends on the ceiling construction type, the span of the track, and the hoist's rated load capacity. Many modern homes with standard truss-frame construction can accommodate ceiling hoists without major structural modification, but a structural assessment is recommended before installation. Our team can coordinate an assessment as part of the installation process.

2. Can a ceiling hoist be installed in a rental property?
Installing a ceiling hoist in a rental property typically requires landlord consent and may require restoration of the ceiling on vacating the property. Portable ceiling hoist frames that do not require ceiling fixing are available as an alternative for rental situations. NDIS participants may be able to access Home Modifications funding to cover the cost of installation in owner-occupied properties, our team can assist with the NDIS application process.