Standing Aid

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

Safety and Mobility supplies standing aids designed to assist people with reduced lower limb strength, balance, or mobility to move safely from a sitting to standing position, supporting independence in one of the most physically demanding daily living tasks and reducing the risk of falls during transfers. Standing aids are widely used in home, aged care, and hospital settings across Australia to assist with rising from low chairs, beds, and toilets without requiring full carer assistance.

Our standing aid range includes grab handles and bed rails for independent repositioning, powered standing and raising cushions that use air or electrical mechanisms to assist the rising movement, floor-to-ceiling poles and grab rail systems for bathrooms and bedrooms, and manual standing aids with arm supports. Both battery-powered and manual models are available. As a registered NDIS provider, Safety and Mobility can supply standing aids to eligible NDIS participants and assist with plan manager documentation across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is a standing aid different from a standing hoist?
Yes, a standing aid is typically a passive support device (such as a grab rail, pole, or raised seat) that the person uses to help themselves stand, requiring them to provide most of the effort. A standing hoist is an active mechanical device that physically assists or performs the transfer for clients who cannot independently complete the sit-to-stand movement. The appropriate solution depends on the client's remaining functional ability.

2. Can a standing aid help prevent falls when getting out of bed?
Yes, bed rails, bed grab handles, and nearby floor-to-ceiling poles can provide a secure handhold that significantly reduces fall risk when rising from bed, particularly for older people who experience dizziness or weakness on initial standing. Positioning the aid correctly relative to the bed edge is important for maximum benefit.