About Us
Gilani Engineering
Gilani Engineering is an Australian company specialising in vehicle mobility modifications, assistive technology, equipment hire and accessible home modifications. We’re an engineering mobility innovative in Smithfield, Western Sydney. We design, build, test and service mobility equipment — we don’t just import and resell. If a chair needs to be stronger or a van needs a hoist that actually fits, we work it out in-house
We specialise in wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions and driving modifications, including lifts, hoists, seating systems, restraints, and adaptive driving controls. All work is completed by qualified engineers and technicians, from initial design through to installation.
Every vehicle is built to meet Australian Design Rules (ADR), VSB requirements, and relevant state standards. Each conversion is tested, documented and certified to ensure it is safe, reliable, and fully compliant.
In addition to vehicle modifications, we supply and hire a wide range of mobility equipment, including manual and powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters, hospital beds, pressure care mattresses, ramps and daily living aids. We also carry out home modifications, from minor adjustments to full accessibility upgrades, helping people live more safely and independently.
As a registered NDIS provider, we manage the entire process — from assessment and design through to installation, certification, and ongoing support.
About Gilani Engineering
Gilani Engineering is an Australian engineering company specialising in mobility equipment manufacturing, wheelchair solutions, and vehicle modifications built for real-world use. Based in Western Sydney, we support individuals, families, NDIS participants, support coordinators, and organisations across NSW and Australia.
We are not just a mobility equipment supplier. We are an engineering-led company involved in designing, improving, testing, servicing, and modifying mobility solutions for everyday use.
Our work covers mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, wheelchair accessible vehicles, vehicle modifications, and home modifications.
Mobility Aid Manufacturing and Wheelchair Development
One of the key differences with Gilani Engineering is our background in mobility aid manufacturing and wheelchair development. We do not simply import products and sell them as they are. Where required, we assess, modify, improve, and test mobility equipment to make it stronger, safer, and more practical for Australian users.
A strong example of this is the Air Hawk electric wheelchair. Gilani Engineering worked on improving the design by changing key structural areas of the frame to increase strength and improve the weight capacity. These were not cosmetic changes. They involved engineering improvements to important load-bearing sections of the chair.
After the design improvements, the chair went through major testing, including crash testing and structural assessment, to make sure it could meet safety and durability expectations for real-world use.
This hands-on engineering approach is why many customers choose Gilani Engineering for electric wheelchairs and other mobility aids that need to be reliable, practical, and suitable for daily use.
What We Do
Mobility Equipment and Wheelchairs
We supply and support a wide range of mobility equipment, including mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, folding electric wheelchairs, ramps, walking aids, and daily living equipment.
Our team can help customers choose equipment based on their mobility needs, transport requirements, home access, weight capacity, comfort, and long-term use.
Vehicle Modifications
Gilani Engineering designs and installs vehicle modifications for drivers and passengers with mobility needs. This includes wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions, wheelchair hoists, wheelchair lifts, hand controls, seating systems, restraint systems, and driving aids.
Vehicle modification work is completed through our workshop with a focus on safety, compliance, and practical daily use.
Home Modifications
We also provide home modification solutions such as access ramps, handrails, grab rails, bathroom safety equipment, and other practical supports that make movement around the home safer and easier.
Engineering-Led Mobility Solutions
Every product or modification we work on is approached from an engineering point of view. We look at how the equipment will be used, how much load it needs to carry, how it performs over time, and whether it is suitable for the customer’s real environment.
Our focus is on:
- Strength and structural integrity
- Weight capacity and stability
- Safety and compliance
- Practical everyday use
- Long-term servicing and support
This is especially important for mobility products such as electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and wheelchair accessible vehicles, where reliability and safety directly affect a person’s independence.
Why Choose Gilani Engineering?
- Australian engineering-led business
- Experience in mobility equipment, wheelchair development, and vehicle modifications
- Hands-on product improvement and testing
- Support for NDIS participants, families, carers, and organisations
- Workshop-based servicing, repairs, and modifications
- Practical advice based on real-world mobility needs
Visit Gilani Engineering
If you are looking for mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchair accessible vehicles, or vehicle modifications, our team can help you choose the right solution.
Visit our showroom, speak with our team, or contact Gilani Engineering to discuss your mobility needs.
Company History Innovation
Gilani Engineering started with a very specific challenge: how to create a wheelchair-accessible vehicle without relying on ramps, oversized vans, or manual handling.
In the early days, the business operated out of a small 200 m² workshop with just two hoists, a couple of welding machines, and one person doing the work. The goal was simple but not easy – a customer needed a standard people mover, like a Kia Carnival or Honda Odyssey, converted to be fully wheelchair accessible while still looking and functioning like an everyday vehicle.
Solving that problem meant rethinking how mobility vehicles were usually built. Over six months, and with more than $200,000 invested in design and prototyping, a new approach was developed. The result was an internal wheelchair elevator system that provided safe, powered access without the need for external ramps or manual lifting.
That first project shaped the way Gilani Engineering works today – focusing on practical design, real-world usability, and building solutions around the person, not just the vehicle. From those early beginnings, the company has grown into a trusted provider of compliant mobility solutions across Australia.
Our Global Network
Gilani Engineering is an Australian-based mobility and vehicle modification specialist, delivering compliant, engineering-led accessibility solutions. From our Sydney headquarters, we support both local and international markets through a growing global network of mobility and accessibility providers.
UAE – Mobility Solutions Hub
Our UAE branch, Gilani Mobility Dubai, leads our international operations, providing premium mobility equipment, electric wheelchairs, and home accessibility solutions across the Middle East.
Explore electric wheelchairs and mobility equipment in Dubai: Premium Electric Wheelchairs in Dubai, UAE
New Zealand – Online Mobility Access
Gilani Mobility New Zealand delivers high-quality mobility equipment through a streamlined online platform, making accessibility solutions more accessible nationwide.
Browse mobility equipment and electric wheelchairs in New Zealand: Electric Wheelchairs & Mobility Equipment New Zealand
United Kingdom – Expanding Accessibility
Our UK operations provide mobility equipment and assistive solutions tailored to local standards, supporting customers across the United Kingdom.
Discover mobility equipment and accessibility solutions in the UK: Mobility Equipment & Wheelchairs United Kingdom
United States – Global Distribution
In the United States, Gilani Mobility continues to expand its reach, delivering reliable mobility products through digital and distribution channels.
View electric wheelchairs and mobility solutions in the USA: Electric Wheelchairs & Mobility Equipment USA
Engineering Authority & Compliance
Gilani Engineering is authorised to assess, approve, and certify vehicle modifications in line with NSW road and transport regulations, as well as relevant state requirements. We handle a wide range of modifications, from simple changes through to more complex structural and mechanical work.
Our assessments cover areas such as seating, body structure, chassis components, suspension, and drivetrain systems. Every modification is carefully reviewed to ensure it meets safety, performance, and regulatory standards before approval.
We also carry out in-house engineering testing and technical reporting to support compliance. This includes evaluating structural integrity, occupant safety, and overall vehicle performance. Our testing can involve chassis rigidity checks, braking performance, noise compliance, and intrusion protection.
Where needed, we perform strength and load testing on seating systems, seat and seatbelt anchorages, and child restraint points. All results are documented to support certification and regulatory approval.
Our work is guided by practical engineering judgement, thorough verification, and a focus on continuous improvement—ensuring every solution is safe, compliant, and fit for real-world use.
Founder Profile & Technical Credentials
Ramin Gilani (Ray) – Founder & Managing Director, Gilani Engineering
Ramin Gilani (Ray) is the Founder and Managing Director of Gilani Engineering, a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer, Approved Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) Certifier, educator, and mobility and accessibility engineering specialist with nearly two decades of experience in automotive engineering, vehicle accessibility, assistive technology, mobility solutions and regulatory compliance.
With a combination of advanced engineering qualifications, hands-on fabrication experience, executive leadership and vehicle certification expertise, Ramin has developed extensive experience in accessible transportation, vehicle modification, mobility engineering and assistive technology solutions. His career has been built on a practical engineering approach that combines technical knowledge with real-world problem solving to improve safety, accessibility and independence for people living with disability and mobility challenges.
His engineering journey began at the Motorsport Gymnasium in Sweden, where he graduated in 2005 with specialised training in automotive technology and motorsport engineering. He later completed a Bachelor of Automotive Systems Engineering at Luleå University of Technology in 2010 and a Master of Mechanical Engineering at Monash University in Australia in 2012.
Early in his career, Ramin worked with Gestamp HardTech, contributing to automotive testing and validation programs for leading global vehicle manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. This experience provided a strong foundation in vehicle safety, structural engineering, quality assurance, product validation, manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance.
From 2012 onwards, he specialised in the engineering, design and development of wheelchair accessible vehicles, mobility solutions and vehicle modifications. Working closely with fabricators, technicians and production teams, he developed extensive practical experience in vehicle manufacturing, accessibility engineering, certification, compliance and product development.
By 2015, Ramin had progressed into senior management and executive leadership positions, leading engineering teams, product development programs and vehicle platform selection for accessible transportation projects. Throughout his career, he has worked alongside occupational therapists, rehabilitation professionals, healthcare providers, support coordinators, mobility consultants and disability organisations to develop practical solutions that improve independence, accessibility and community participation.
Engineering Innovation & Mobility Development
Among his engineering achievements, Ramin is the inventor and lead developer of the G24 Lowered Floor Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Conversion System, an innovative accessibility platform developed to improve wheelchair access, passenger safety, vehicle usability and independence for people living with mobility challenges.
The G24 platform incorporates advanced lowered floor architecture, accessibility-focused engineering, integrated wheelchair occupant safety systems and flexible seating configurations designed to address many of the limitations found in traditional wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions. Developed through years of engineering research, hands-on manufacturing experience and collaboration with mobility professionals, the G24 system represents a modern approach to wheelchair accessible vehicle design.
His work continues to focus on developing practical engineering solutions that improve mobility, accessibility and transport safety for individuals, families, disability organisations, healthcare providers and transport operators.
Education, Training & Industry Development
In addition to his engineering and mobility work, Ramin is actively involved in education, professional training and workforce development through international training initiatives and educational programs delivered across Australia, the Middle East and other regions.
His education activities have included training and professional development for:
- Occupational Therapists
- Rehabilitation Professionals
- Nurses
- Disability Support Workers
- Carers
- Mobility Consultants
- Vehicle Modifiers
- Engineers and Technical Professionals
Training topics have included:
- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Assessment and Prescription
- Transport Safety for People with Disabilities
- Wheelchair Restraint and Occupant Safety Systems
- Vehicle Selection and Modification Strategies
- Accessibility Standards and Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management and Duty of Care
- Emerging Mobility Technologies
- Mobility Industry Best Practice
By combining engineering expertise with practical clinical understanding, Ramin helps healthcare professionals, mobility providers and support organisations make informed decisions that improve safety, independence and quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges.
Professional Memberships & Registrations
- Registered Professional Engineer (NSW)
- Approved Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) Certifier
- Member, Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A)
- Mechanical Engineer specialising in vehicle accessibility, mobility solutions and assistive technology
- Mobility and accessibility engineering specialist
Vision
Ramin founded Gilani Engineering with a commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, safety and practical problem solving. Through engineering consultancy, vehicle certification, mobility solutions, education and accessibility innovation, he continues to advance solutions that improve independence, participation and quality of life for people living with disability and mobility challenges.
His philosophy is simple: engineering should remove barriers, create opportunities and help people participate more fully in everyday life.
“True mobility is about more than transportation—it is about independence, dignity, opportunity and inclusion.”
– Ramin Gilani
