Walk when you can.
Ride when you need.
A 4-in-1 electric walker and wheelchair: powered walking assist, seated ride, carer assist and resistance support in one carbon fibre frame.
Who it's for
When a walker isn't enough — but a wheelchair is too much.
A walker can't keep you moving.
When your legs tire, it leaves you stuck.
A wheelchair stops you from moving.
Sitting all day costs your strength and your freedom.
It's both
Walk while you can, sit down and drive, or be pushed, when you tire - Stay moving.
Four modes, one frame
It changes with you.
The needs of a Tuesday morning are not the needs of a Sunday afternoon. Thankfully, your walker changes with you - no tools, no effort.
Electric Wheelchair mode.
Sit and drive using the smart joystick. When you need to rest or simply move on your own terms, the motor does the work.
- No attendant required
- Cushioned seat and back support
- 12 km long-range lithium battery
- Mode switch in seconds
- Rated for inclines up to 10°
Carer-Assist mode.
User seated, carer pushing. The motor does the hard work on hills. Uphill feels effortless, downhill is controlled automatically. Less pushing, more control.
- Carer-assisted with motor support
- Motor assist takes most of the push effort uphill
- Downhill automatic electronic braking
- Rated for inclines up to 10°
- Designed to reduce carer push effort
e-Walker mode.
Like an e-bike, but for your walking. Motor assistance takes the strain out of every step. Lighter up ramps, slowed on the declines and easy on everyday surfaces — footpaths, ramps, even grass — it keeps you moving upright, with support exactly when you need it.
- Motor-assisted upright walking
- Ramp assist, up and down
- Electronic speed limiting on descents
- Featherlight push weight
Resistance Mode
A firmer, more controlled feel. The motor adds gentle resistance so the frame stays with you instead of running ahead of you — steadier on descents, more predictable on the flat.
- Controlled resistance
- Supportive frame
- Predictable on slopes
*Resistance Mode is not a medical or rehabilitation treatment.
*Resistance Mode is not a medical or rehabilitation treatment.
Why it's different
A different category.
Not a better 4-wheeled walker. Not another powerchair. One device designed to cover what usually takes three.
4-wheeled walker
Manual wheelchair
Powered wheelchair
Mobility scooter
*Indicative advertised price ranges for comparable equipment from major Australian mobility equipment retailers, accessed August 2026. Prices vary by model, features and supplier, and change over time. Ranges exclude delivery and accessories.
Product video
See it in motion.
Watch it fold, drive, resist and assist.
Key features
Engineered to feel effortless.
Four things you notice in the first five minutes with a 
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Terrain assist
Controlled descent, Assisted ascent.
On declines, the motor holds a controlled walking pace, and adds assistance on upward slopes, and on grass and park paths, so the walker, reducing the load for you and your carer.
SmartBrake start / stop
Let go. It stops.
Sensors under the handles detect when you release your grip and engage the motor brakes automatically, including on inclines. No squeezing levers or struggling to push down hand brakes.
Foldable Carbon Fibre
Made to travel
Carbon fibre keeps it a fraction of the weight of a typical powered wheelchair, and under 15kg, it folds easily into a car boot.
Removable battery
Charge it your way.
Charge the battery on the device, or slide it out and charge it on its own. Keep a spare charged and swap it in seconds.
Braking and assist behaviour as described in the instructions for use. Always operate within the stated limits for incline, load and terrain.
Folds in one second.
Full-size to a compact car-boot fold with one button. Push, lift, go.
Explore
Take a closer look.
Choose a component below to see how it works.
Smart controller
All within reach
Drive, speed, modes and safety at your fingertips.
Specifications
The numbers.
General
| Product | BetterWalker |
|---|---|
| Category | 4-in-1 Electric Walker / Wheelchair |
| Frame | Carbon fibre monocoque |
| Weight | 14.9 kg (without battery) |
| Max load | 120 kg |
| Drive | 2-wheel, rear wheel drive |
| Braking | Electronic + parking |
Performance
| Modes | e-Walker · Power Wheelchair · Carer Assist · Resistance |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 6 km/h |
| Range | Up to 12 km |
| Max slope | 10 degrees |
| Motor | 140 W x 2 brushless |
| Obstacle clearance | 30 mm |
| Turning radius | 590 mm |
Battery
| Battery type | 24V / 6.6 Ah removable lithium |
|---|---|
| Charge time | Approx. 2–3 hours via supplied charger |
Dimensions
| Unfolded | 993 x 930 x 630 mm |
|---|---|
| Folded | 675 x 845 x 260 mm |
Our story
Built on experience
Betterbility was co-founded by a senior physiotherapist and a senior occupational therapist. Through 15 combined years of working with ageing clients navigating changing mobility needs, our founders saw the same challenge repeat itself: people forced to choose between a walker and a wheelchair, despite needing both in the same day.
Betterbility brings to market a single device designed to adapt to changing needs, combining walking support and seated mobility. Backed by clinical experience, firsthand insight, and a belief that freedom shouldn't have an expiry date, Betterbility exists to help people move through life with greater confidence and independence.
Good to know
Your Questions, answered.
A carbon-fibre 4-in-1 electric walker and powered wheelchair — Australia's first device of its kind.
It combines a walking frame with powered assistance, so you can walk under your own power and switch to being driven when fatigue sets in, without changing devices.
People whose mobility isn't fixed through the day — able to walk at times, needing to sit and be driven at others.
That includes older adults, people with disability, and anyone managing fatigue or reduced endurance who doesn't fit neatly into "just needs a walker" or "needs a wheelchair".
Walker Mode — power-assisted walking.
Wheelchair Mode — sit and drive via joystick.
Carer Mode — motor-assisted pushing for whoever's helping you.
Resistance Mode — motor resistance for extra steadiness on slopes.
A standard frame only supports you — it doesn't reduce the physical effort of moving.
The Betterwalker adds powered assistance once fatigue becomes the limiting factor, while still letting you walk under your own power the rest of the time.
A power wheelchair replaces walking altogether.
The Betterwalker is designed to preserve your ability to walk — you switch to Wheelchair Mode only when you need to, without a second device or a new prescription.
Betterbility was co-founded by a senior physiotherapist and a senior occupational therapist, with fifteen combined years assessing exactly this client group.
The four modes exist because our founders kept encountering clients they couldn't properly prescribe for with any single existing device.
Carbon-fibre monocoque — chosen for being lighter than the aluminium frames used in most competing products, while carrying a higher rated load.
14.9 kg (32.8 lb), excluding the battery.
Up to 6 km/h (3.7 mph).
Up to 12 km.
That's an assist duty cycle (powered support while you're also contributing effort or being pushed), not a full continuous drive.
The battery is removable, so a second charged pack is a quick swap if you need more range in a day.
Up to 120 kg.
It's built for one adult user at a time — no passengers.
Everyday surfaces — footpaths, ramps, grass — and inclines up to 10°.
It's not designed for rough off-road terrain, obstacles taller than 30 mm, or soft ground like mud or sand.
It's IPX4 splash resistant — fine for light rain or a damp surface.
It is not suitable for submersion, pressure washing, showering, deep puddles or heavy rain and snow.
It folds one-handed, in about one second.
From 993 × 930 × 630 mm down to 675 × 845 × 260 mm — sized for a standard car boot.
$4,800 at launch ($5,800 RRP).
Most powered walkers on the Australian market offer two modes — walk unassisted, or sit and drive — with no motor-assisted walking and no carer-assist function.
The Betterwalker adds two capabilities nothing else in this price band offers: powered walking assistance, and motor-assisted carer support with automatic downhill braking.
Generally yes, under "mid-cost assistive technology".
At $4,800–$5,800, it sits comfortably inside that band.
NDIS assistive technology between $1,500 and $15,000 requires a quote plus written evidence — a report from an OT or physiotherapist supporting functional need — before funds are released.
It isn't a pre-approved list item.
Yes — mobility equipment like the Betterwalker is eligible under the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) scheme, part of Support at Home.
Funding tier is approved as part of your aged care assessment, and it's separate from your regular quarterly Support at Home budget.
From 1 July 2026: Low ($513), Medium ($2,052) and High ($15,390).
The Betterwalker sits within the High tier, with headroom remaining.
There's no fixed funding band for DVA, private health or compensable claims.
A formal report isn't always mandatory, but a treating therapist's recommendation is standard practice and often required by the funder or insurer directly.
For NDIS and Support at Home, yes — that's a feature of both schemes generally, not something specific to us.
For private purchase it's not mandatory, but we strongly recommend an assessment first to confirm fit and safe operation.
On a funded pathway, the real comparison usually isn't $2,200 versus $4,800 — it's which device your funder approves.
A rollator, a transit chair and an entry powerchair bought separately over time can add up to more than the Betterwalker alone, before accounting for storing three devices and a second assessment process.
It's also a clinical trade-off: a basic frame doesn't help once fatigue sets in, and jumping straight to a full power wheelchair removes walking as an option entirely, which isn't necessary for everyone in this position.
Payment plan options are being confirmed.
Contact us and we'll tell you what's available at the time of your order.
Not yet, and we're not going to claim otherwise.
It's classified as a Class I medical device and is completing inclusion on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) — a standard step for medical devices sold in Australia.
It isn't available for supply until that's complete. Get in touch and we'll let you know current timing.
It's the lowest-risk classification tier under Australia's therapeutic goods framework.
It still requires formal inclusion on the ARTG before the product can be legally supplied here — that process is under way.
Yes, it carries CE conformity marking.
That's a separate certification to Australia's TGA/ARTG process, and doesn't substitute for it — Australian supply requires ARTG inclusion regardless of CE status.
An SOS emergency alert.
A physical safety lock that must be unlocked before powered use.
Parking brakes on both sides.
Electromagnetic braking via the handrails.
A front headlight.
Automatic power-off after about 30 minutes of idle time.
No — and we won't claim it does.
Falls are a significant injury burden in Australia (AIHW recorded 248,211 fall-related hospitalisations in 2023–24), and fatigue is a recognised contributing factor, but the Betterwalker is not marketed or evidenced as a falls-prevention device.
Any clinical rationale around fatigue and safety should be assessed and documented by your treating therapist for your individual circumstances.
No. It's a stability feature — gentle motor resistance so the frame doesn't run ahead of you on a slope — not a clinical or rehabilitation treatment.
It shouldn't be described as one in a therapist's supporting report either.
One adult user up to 120 kg, whose mobility changes through the day — able to walk at times, needing seated support at others — who can operate the controls and navigate safely.
That includes many older adults, people with disability, and anyone managing fatigue or reduced endurance.
Minors, people with severe cardiac conditions, and anyone unable to navigate the device safely.
It's also not intended for two users at once, users over 120 kg, rough off-road terrain, or inclines beyond 10°.
Yes — 120 kg maximum, one adult user only.
No — it's designed and rated for a single user.
This needs individual assessment — safe operation of a powered device depends on specific physical and cognitive capacities, which is exactly what an OT or physiotherapist assessment is for.
Talk to your therapist, or contact us and we can help arrange one.
Because it covers walking, powered wheelchair use, carer-assisted support and stability assistance in one frame, many people won't need to be reassessed for a completely different device as their mobility changes through the day or over time.
Any change in your condition should still be reviewed by your treating therapist.
The best way is a mobility assessment with an OT or physiotherapist.
They can assess your walking distance, fatigue pattern, and the environments you use day to day against what the device is designed for.
For NDIS or Support at Home funding, yes — both require supporting clinical evidence.
For private purchase it's not mandatory, but strongly recommended.
Trials currently happen through a supervised demonstration programme with treating therapists and rehabilitation services, rather than as a general walk-in trial.
Ask your OT or physio, or contact us and we'll help arrange access to a local demonstration unit.
The report and a formal quote go to your NDIS planner or plan manager, or your Support at Home provider's care manager, as part of the funding request.
We're happy to liaise directly with your care team, and we provide a report template and full technical specification on request — though the clinical judgement in the report has to be your therapist's own.
This varies by scheme and individual circumstances — your OT, support coordinator or care manager will have the most accurate timing for your situation.
Plug the supplied charger into the charging port and a wall socket.
A full charge takes approximately 2–3 hours.
Only use the supplied charger — other chargers, or charging through the USB-C port, can damage the device.
Yes — the battery is a removable lithium pack (24V, 6.6Ah), so a second charged pack is a quick swap if you need it.
Check screws, connections and moving joints weekly or monthly.
Check the tyres for wear.
Wipe the device dry after wet use.
Avoid prolonged direct sun or heat.
For long-term storage, fully charge it first and recharge monthly.
Follow the recommended action for that code, covered in the User Guide.
Most commonly that's releasing the joystick before restarting, or checking that the safety lock and both electromagnetic brakes are engaged.
If a fault persists, contact your authorised distributor or Betterbility support.
Yes, via the USB Type-C port — that port is for phone charging only, not for charging the device's own battery.
2 years on the main frame.
1 year each on the motor, battery and controller.
Improper use, overload or unauthorised modification.
Water exposure beyond IPX4 — submersion, pressure washing, showering.
Incorrect charging or non-original chargers.
Impact or drop damage.
Damage from natural disasters.
Normal consumable wear — tyres, grips, cosmetic marks.
Support currently runs directly through Betterbility at hello@betterbility.com while our distributor network builds out.
The battery and controller are user-swappable modules, so many common issues are a straightforward swap rather than a workshop repair.
A valid sales invoice and warranty certificate are required for warranty service.
Get in touch at hello@betterbility.com — we can talk through funding options, help arrange a therapist assessment or demonstration, or connect you with your care team.
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