Sara Stedy Sit to Stand Aid
A simple, safe way to help someone stand up and move short distances, from bed to chair, chair to toilet or room to room. Available in Standard and Compact sizes from NovitaTech in Adelaide.
What is the Sara Stedy?
The Sara Stedy by Arjo is a sit to stand aid that helps a carer support a person to stand up from sitting, and then move them a short distance. It’s used every day in homes, aged care, hospitals and disability support settings.
The person uses their own strength to pull up to standing, holding the central handle, with their feet on the footplate and shins against the knee pad. Once they’re standing, the seat paddles fold down behind them so they can sit while the carer wheels the Stedy to where they need to go. It’s a safer alternative to lifting someone by hand, and it’s designed to reduce the physical strain on carers.
How the Sara Stedy works
- Position the Stedy. Open the legs if needed and wheel it close to the person, with the seat paddles folded up. Apply the brakes.
- Get set. The person places their feet on the footplate, with their shins against the knee pad, and holds the handle.
- Stand up. With encouragement from the carer, the person pulls themselves up to standing.
- Sit and move. Fold down the seat paddles so the person can sit, release the brakes and wheel them to the chair, toilet, bed or shower.
- Sit back down. Position the Stedy, apply the brakes, fold up the paddles and help the person lower into their seat.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and your organisation’s manual handling procedures.
Who is the Sara Stedy for?
The Sara Stedy suits people who need help to stand, but who can:
- bear some weight through their legs
- hold on with at least one hand
- sit and stand with some trunk control
- follow simple instructions
It’s often used for people recovering from illness or surgery, older people with reduced strength, and people with disability who can take part in standing. Using their own muscles to stand can help people stay active and keep up their strength.
Not the right fit? If a person can’t bear weight or needs more help to stand, a powered stand aid like the Sara Plus or a hoist may be safer. An occupational therapist or physiotherapist should assess the person and recommend the right equipment.
Sara Stedy Standard vs Compact
Both models have the same safe working load and base width. The Compact is shorter and suits users from 138 cm to 172 cm tall.
| Sara Stedy Standard | Sara Stedy Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| User height | 149–193 cm | 138–172 cm |
| Safe working load | 182 kg | 182 kg |
| Length | 920 mm | 890 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 960 mm |
| External width, legs open | 880 mm | 880 mm |
| External width, legs closed | 490 mm | 490 mm |
| Internal width, legs open | 750 mm | 750 mm |
| Internal width, legs closed | 360 mm | 360 mm |
Shop sit to stand aids
Choose the Sara Stedy for active users, or the powered Sara Plus when more support is needed.
See it and try it
Ask about seeing the Sara Stedy in person at our Hindmarsh showroom, or book a product trial.
Advice from our team
We work with occupational therapists, physiotherapists and care teams to find the right transfer equipment. Browse all transfer aids and manual handling aids.
Funding and quotes
NovitaTech is an NDIS registered provider. We can quote for NDIS, Support at Home and aged care providers. See our funding options or aged care equipment.
Sara Stedy FAQs
What is the difference between a Sara Stedy and a Sara Plus?
The Sara Stedy is a non-powered stand aid. The user pulls themselves up to standing with support from the carer. The Sara Plus is a powered stand aid that uses a sling to help lift the person to standing, for people who need more support.
What is the weight limit of the Sara Stedy?
Both the Standard and Compact models have a safe working load of 182 kg.
Which size do I need?
The Standard suits users from 149 cm to 193 cm tall, and the Compact suits users from 138 cm to 172 cm. The Compact is also slightly shorter and lower overall.
Can the Sara Stedy be used at home?
Yes. Many families and support workers use the Sara Stedy at home. Check that there’s enough space for the base to fit around chairs, beds and toilets, and to turn in doorways and hallways.
Can I use NDIS or aged care funding?
Transfer aids like the Sara Stedy can often be funded through the NDIS or Support at Home, usually with an assessment and recommendation from a therapist. Request a quote and we can help with the paperwork.
Do you service the Sara Stedy?
Yes. Our technicians offer repairs and maintenance to keep your equipment safe to use.
Ask us about the Sara Stedy
Want a quote, a demonstration or advice on the right transfer aid? Send us a message and we will be in touch. Prefer to talk? Call (08) 8424 6160.