Is the venue accessible?

Yes, St Lukes is wheelchair accessible with the event space located on the ground floor of 93 Cimitiere Street, Launceston which includes automatic doors. There is also an accessible bathroom onsite.

Accessible parking is available at the Cimitiere/Cameron St Car Park less than 150m from the venue. There are also an accessible parking spot for drop-off and pick-up in front of St Lukes Launceston on Cimitiere St.

Wheelie Wellness Launceston

Name: Wheelie Wellness Launceston
Start: 2026-10-22T11:00:00+1100
End: 2026-10-22T13:00:00+1100
Location: St Lukes Launceston

Thu, 22 Oct, 11am - 1pm AEDT

St Lukes Launceston

Launceston TAS, Australia

Sarah Young

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Description

This Wheelie Wellness session brings together people with physical disability and spinal cord injury and their support networks for an informative and welcoming half-day event. Three speakers will share practical knowledge and lived insights across health, wellbeing, and assistive technology — followed by a light lunch and the opportunity to connect with peers.

Educate

Practical knowledge from health professionals and lived experience.

Connect

Peer conversation and community building in a welcoming space.

Empower

Resources and tools to support health and wellbeing goals.

11:00 am

Welcome and acknowledgement of Country

Registration and welcome table. Light refreshments available on arrival.

ParaQuad Tasmania host opens the event. Housekeeping, overview of the day, and acknowledgement of Country.

11:10 am

Katherine Reed — lived experience

Personal story, practical insights, and the importance of community connection plus Q&A

11:35 am

James Bevitt - Exercise Physiologist - In Balance Launceston
Hear the latest about adaptive exercise tailored to your needs from shoulder health, preventative care and more!

12:00 pm

Josh Arnott – Astris PME Assistive Tech to meet your needs

20-minute presentation with range of seating systems and power add-ons

12:25 pm

Light lunch and peer connection (35 min)

Informal networking with speakers and peers. Resource table available. Thank you and close at 1:00 pm.

FAQs

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, St Lukes is wheelchair accessible with the event space located on the ground floor of 93 Cimitiere Street, Launceston which includes automatic doors. There is also an accessible bathroom onsite.
Where can I park?

Accessible parking is available at the Cimitiere/Cameron St Car Park less than 150m from the venue. There are also an accessible parking spot for drop-off and pick-up in front of St Lukes Launceston on Cimitiere St.