Standing Hoists

Standing Hoists Australia – Sit-to-Stand Patient Hoists for Home & Aged Care

Safety and Mobility supplies standing hoists designed to assist clients who retain some weight-bearing capacity and trunk control to move safely between sitting and standing, supporting transfers between bed and chair, chair and toilet, or chair and wheelchair without the need for a full body-lift hoist. Standing hoists promote active participation in transfers, help maintain residual lower limb strength, and reduce the manual handling burden on carers compared to full assist transfers.

Our standing hoist range includes a variety of models suited to home, aged care, and hospital use, with differences in sling attachment configuration, base width, height adjustment range, and weight capacity. Both manual and powered standing hoists are available. Selecting the right standing hoist requires consideration of the client's weight-bearing ability, trunk control, transfer distance, and the physical environment, an occupational therapist assessment is strongly recommended.

As a registered NDIS provider, Safety and Mobility can supply standing hoists to eligible NDIS participants and assist plan managers and support coordinators with itemised quotes and documentation across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between a standing hoist and a mobile floor hoist?
A standing hoist is designed for clients with some weight-bearing ability who can partially participate in the transfer by bearing weight through their legs during the sit-to-stand movement. A mobile floor hoist provides a full body lift for clients who cannot weight-bear at all and need complete support during all transfers. The appropriate choice depends on the client's current functional ability and clinical assessment.