A group of five adults smiles and waves by the beach; two use wheelchairs, and a boy in a yellow life jacket sits in a Compass beach wheelchair with large yellow wheels.

WaterWheels Beach Wheelchair

Thanks to the Sunshine Coast Council, we now have access to a Water Wheels beach friendly Wheelchair that can be hired from Compass Caloundra.

A man sits smiling and giving a thumbs up in a beach wheelchair with yellow wheels, while two people from Disability Services stand behind him on the sand, helping him near the sea on a partly cloudy day.

WaterWheels

Thanks to the Sunshine Coast Council, we now have access to a Water Wheels beach friendly Wheelchair that can be hired from Compass Caloundra.

The specially designed floating wheelchair allows users to safely access the beach and the water for recreational activities.

Feedback from some people that have used the chair are:

“An exhilarating experience”
“So excited to be able to get into the ocean”
“The lifeguards were so supportive and helpful we had an amazing time”

A man in a beach wheelchair provided by Disability Services smiles on the sand, wearing a blue shirt and life jacket. Two men stand beside him—one in a red lifeguard uniform, the other in casual beachwear—with the sea in the background.

What you need to know

Hiring the Water Wheels Wheelchair is free! All we require is a small security deposit, which will be held until the Wheelchair is returned.
The Wheelchair is located at our Compass Caloundra Campus and will need to be picked up from this location. Between the hours of 9.00 am – 2.30 pm Monday to Friday.
The Wheelchair is not excessively heavy but may require two people to lift into a vehicle. The Wheelchair requires two able bodied people to operate in the water to ensure it does not tip over with client strapped in.
The wheelchair will not fit in a standard car. You will need a Van, 4WD or trailer to transport.
An Adult and a child Life Jacket is supplied with the Wheelchair.
When you collect the Wheelchair, you will be given a demonstration of how to assemble and safety instructions for use.

Beach wheelchair and beach walker hire

A beach wheelchair and a beach walker are available to hire from Compass Institute, Caloundra.

This service is available all year round, Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 3:30pm, except for public holidays. Subject to availability, the equipment can be booked for more than one day at a time. The Compass Institute phone (07) 5445 9116

View Wheelchair Booking Form to complete the hire form. A refundable deposit of $20 is required upon collection.

View All-Terrain Rollator/Walker Booking Form to complete the hire form. A refundable deposit of $20 is required upon collection.

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Liza Brock

Liza Brock is the General Manager at Compass, bringing strong leadership, vision, and a deep commitment to inclusion and community connection. With extensive experience in people management, service development, and organisational growth, Liza is dedicated to creating environments where individuals of all abilities can thrive. She is passionate about building meaningful opportunities that promote independence, participation, and a sense of belonging. Liza’s leadership style is collaborative and values-driven, ensuring that teams are supported to deliver innovative and impactful programs. She believes in celebrating diversity and driving positive change through inclusion, empowerment, and strong community partnerships.