Transforming Accessibility: The Ceiling Hoist Project by Unicare at Rocky Bay's Lady Lawley Cottage
Last updated 29 December 2025
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Rocky Bay - Lady Lawley Cottage
8 Gibney St, Cottesloe 6011
Unicare Health is proud to present the latest ceiling hoist installation at the recently renovated Rocky Bay Lady Lawley Cottage.
Where functionality meets charm, Rocky Bay’s Lady Lawley Cottage presents therapy services to children and youth with an iconic sea view.
The Hub supports children and young people of all abilities with a range of specialist children services and boasts wonderfully unique features like a soft play room, complete with wall to wall soft blocks and a slide!
Project Overview
The Unicare Projects team met with Clinical Operations Manager Brooke Toia and Project Manager John Jones initially to discuss Rocky Bay’s requirements for their therapy services and what we can offer to make it happen.
Rocky Bay’s goal was to install two hoist systems, one that would act as a supporting walk track to support gait training and the other to act as a room covering hoist system that would encompass all other therapy and rehabilitation activities.
Not only did we have an equipment solution to meet the needs of Lady Lawley Cottage, we were able to work with a team of engineers to ensure the hoists could be installed safely using the existing roof structure, rendering expensive roof modifications unnecessary for the project.
Luna Ceiling Hoist System
Unicare installed two Luna ceiling hoist systems in the Koorliny gym. The two lifters were carefully selected in conjunction with the set project brief and offers fully encompassing functionality for therapists to utilise for clients.
The Luna Mover – Single Walk Track
The newest addition to the Luna family is the Luna Mover, an electrically powered ceiling hoist which allows users to effortlessly move the Luna ceiling lift along the Single Walk Track with the use of a familiar Luna hand control.
This unique powered frame will allow the Luna ceiling hoist to play a crucial role in assisting with reducing manual handling in physical rehabilitation programs. The supported walk track will enable clients to engage in gait training and exercises in a safe and controlled environment.
XY Ceiling Hoist Track System
Coupled with the Luna Mover is the presence of another Luna Ceiling Hoist on an XY Ceiling Hoist Track System. The XY system consists of two fixed parallel tracks with a movable track suspended between them. This configuration allows the hoist to move along both the X and Y axis, providing full coverage of the XY perimeter.
Design and Functionality
The Luna’s sleek Scandinavian design offers subtlety, and its compact nature ensures it doesn’t invade the patient space.
The mix-and-match flexibility of Luna rails meant we could select an E-Track for the XY ceiling hoist track system, offering a discreet wall-mounted solution. The E-track promises a fuss-free installation that doesn’t sacrifice the ability to traverse the space of the XY perimeter.
Thank you
Thank you to our friends at Rocky Bay for trusting Unicare to fit out this wonderfully renovated facility with the state-of-the-art Luna ceiling hoist. We trust that the two Luna ceiling hoists in the Koorliny Gym will be able to go above and beyond the needs of your clients and enable a generous range of Rocky Bay’s therapy programs.
If you are interested in arranging an equipment fit-out for your organization, please reach out to our projects team for further information. We are here to assist you with all your needs and ensure a seamless experience.
LUNA CEILING HOIST
The Luna Ceiling Hoist is a versatile lifting device designed for patient transfers in healthcare settings. It functions as both a fixed and portable hoist, allowing for flexibility in use across different environments.
Yes, the Luna ceiling hoist is available for hire, and it can be used alongside a portable two-post gantry for added versatility in patient handling. This combination allows for flexible and efficient mobility solutions in various care settings.
The Luna ceiling hoist supports weight capacities up to 200kg in portable mode and 275kg in fixed mode.
The hoist requires approximately 4.5 to 5 hours to fully charge an empty battery.
On a full charge, the Luna Ceiling Hoist can perform about 50 lifts of 0.5 meters with a load of 100 kg
The hoist measures 320 mm x 130 mm and weighs 6.7 kg without the spreader bar.
The Luna Ceiling Hoist is operated using an ergonomic hand control featuring clear function buttons, designed to facilitate safe and simple patient transfers for caregivers.
Portability was emphasized in the installation of ceiling hoist systems at Ability WA for several key reasons:
The Luna ceiling hoist has several unique features that set it apart from other models:
These features combine to make the Luna ceiling hoist a highly adaptable, user-friendly, and cost-effective solution for healthcare facilities and home care environments.
The Luna ceiling hoist's battery operation has some notable features that set it apart from many other models:
The Luna ceiling hoist offers a well-rounded and efficient battery operation system. The combination of good battery life, quick charging, flexible charging options, and safety features make it a competitive option in the ceiling hoist market.
