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On behalf of TAD, we hope everyone is doing well, especially during these changing times. We are excited that in line with the NSW Government’s recommendations from Monday 18th May, we can return to providing free Freedom Wheels assessments at our Northmead and Newcastle locations for people wanting to ride their very own custom bike. […]

This month, we would like to introduce Rebecca Raad from BNI as our Business of the Month. With Rebecca’s and the BNI’s generosity and kindness, they will now be helping a young child receive a custom bike to ride. “We collected donations at our annual BNI Awards Night to go towards Freedom Wheels by TAD. TAD […]

Following our latest update, TAD Australia has made further changes to the way we operate due to COVID-19. This situation is constantly evolving and we will continue to update our activities to respond to the Federal Government and Chief Medical Officer’s advice to ensure the safety of our clients, volunteers and staff. To find out […]

TAD Australia’s priority is to continue to serve the community of people living with a disability whilst maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all our clients, staff and volunteers. We will continue to follow the updated advice provided by the Government Chief Medical Officer and Prime Minister. Assessment Days As TAD Australia’s assessments […]

Introducing Business of  the month: to show recognition to some of our supporters who have contributed or helped us provide custom bikes to children and adults with a disability. This month we would like to introduce Hashim Nasser from Refresh Renovations Australia as our business of the month. As an organisation, we want to show recognition to our […]

Last year in November, TAD – Freedom Wheels were thrilled to be a beneficiary of a spectacular Bollywood Musical Event, hosted by Saaya Touching Lives Inc & Australian Telangana State Association (ATSA). From this wonderful event, Saaya Touching Lives and ATSA raised a fantastic $7,500 to help people living with a disability live more independent […]

We are so pleased to share with you the latest news that we will be launching next year. Due to a high demand from the local community in the Hunter Region wanting to ride a bike, TAD’s Freedom Wheels will now have local Occupational Therapists who will be undertaking Freedom Wheels assessments. These assessments will […]

Freedom Wheels is proud to be an official charity partner of the Bathurst to Bathurst Cycling Classic. More than 3,000 riders will cycle the new Mark Renshaw designed B2B courses in March 2020. This iconic event is a multi-faceted three-day showcase of cycling which incorporates the UCI sanctioned B2B Gran Fondo, a hill climb on […]

The Lions District of 201N2 which is made up of 65 Lions Clubs and 6 Lioness Clubs which stretch across the south east of NSW has made 50 kids dreams come true over the last 9 years. The clubs continued support of Freedom Wheels has meant kids living with a disability have been able to […]

Liana is an adventurous and active nine-year-old, who loves being outdoors enjoying nature. “She is loving, beautiful and such a happy child,” said mum, Amanda. Liana is living with Nonverbal Autism which means Liana is not able to speak. Due to her condition, she has difficult with balancing and coordination which made riding bikes difficult […]

Michael is a bright 9-year-old who is social and outgoing, always wanting to play with everyone. He is so active, his mother, Michelle is always trying to keep up with his but as she said, “he likes to go fast”. Michael had been involved in a lot of sports but always had an interest in […]

Freedom Wheels are delighted to announce that we are the official charity partner for Spring Cycle on Sunday, 13th October. Register for the event or sign up to fundraise today and help children living with a disability, like Lila, achieve their dream of cycling and more. Click to Register Click to Fundraise Lila is a […]

Last month, we caught up with Mitchel and his mum, Sarah, a long-time client of TAD. They shared their experiences working with TAD and the many adventures they have been able to conquer as a family with the help of Mitchel’s custom equipment. Mitchel is living with Cerebral Palsy which affects his ability to walk or […]

“Max is 9 years old, he’s an easy going, happy boy who loves playing outside,” said Max’s dad Peter. Max was diagnosed at age 2 with Autism and Global Development Delay. “He experiences weakness in his muscles and has some trouble walking,” said Peter. Max had tried riding a small bike with training wheels but […]

“Ahmad is a happy and helpful 11-year-old boy. He has a positive outlook on life,” said Ahmad’s Mum, Jamal. Ahmad lives with Spina Bifida and uses a walking frame to move about. At school he can navigate the classroom with his walker, but it is difficult for him to join in the games at lunch […]

“Tom’s an energetic 8-year-old he loves going fast on the motorbike and playing outdoors,” said mum Lisa. “Tom has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and part of this syndrome is being on the Autism spectrum, he is nonverbal and needs assistance to do things like eating and dressing. Tom used to be able to speak and ride a […]

At 20 weeks of pregnancy, Ljubica and Josh learnt that their twin girls had Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Their placenta was not shared equally, and baby Natasha wasn’t receiving nourishment. Immediate surgery was conducted but as a side effect, Natasha had a stroke. Ljubica tells the story. “At 30 weeks I was given the […]

Spring Cycle is Sydney’s most iconic family-friendly bike ride offering cyclists the chance to ride the Harbour Bridge (car-free). And all Spring Cyclists can get kids with disability riding! Spring Cyclists have already raised enough to build a special new bike for Natasha. Now she will ride the Harbour Bridge with twin sister Natalia, older […]

4-year-old Alfie lives with Cerebral Palsy which has also affected his vision. Mum Laura says, “Alfie can move about using his walking frame with the help of someone to guide him. Alfie is nonverbal but understands a lot of what we say to him. He is learning some hand signals for food and bedtime.” “His […]

“Lila is a determined 4-year-old with a big character and light-hearted attitude to life. She enjoys art, music and dancing. Her favourite colour is pink,” said Natalie, Lila’s mum. Lila was born with two major heart conditions and underwent her first cardiac surgery at 19 hours old. After a challenging 12 months, Lila was diagnosed […]