Online mobility aids and home care shop

Adult children buying for parents, people recovering from injury or surgery, carers, and small care providers or clinics wanting regular supplies.

You earn the margin between your wholesale price and your retail price. Bulk or repeat orders from clinics and small care homes can add steadier income.

• Clear, kind customer service
• Basic online shop setup
• Learning product details so you can answer questions
• Organising orders and deliveries

• Many medical devices must be on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, so check TGA rules before importing or selling anything yourself
• Check your obligations if you sell to NDIS participants, including whether you need to register as a provider
• Avoid giving medical advice, and point customers to their GP, physio or occupational therapist
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Check council rules for running a business from home and for storing stock
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold or whether an Australian supplier sends orders direct, plus your website setup and insurance.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, how many customers you reach and your pricing. It typically takes around 10 hours a week or more to run, so it can start part-time.

Things to check: many medical devices must be on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, so check TGA rules before importing or selling. Also check your obligations if you sell to NDIS participants, including whether you need to register as a provider, and avoid giving medical advice.