ARATA is a national association whose purpose is to serve as a forum for information sharing and liaison between people who are involved with the use, prescription, customisation, supply and ongoing support of assistive technology.
Our focus is the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technology in Australia, through activities including conferences, special interest groups, website, listserver, membership directory and a newsletter.
ARATA participation through technology - download flyer.
ARATA is a founding member of the Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organisations (GAATO). GAATO is a non-profit informal association of legally established membership organisations from different countries or world regions. Our mission is to advance the field of assistive technology (AT) and rehabilitation engineering (RE) to benefit people with disabilities and functional limitations of all ages. The Alliance is committed to the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
ARATA is also a member of the Coalition on Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology in Asia (CREATE Asia), aiming to facilitate the advancement of Rehabilitation (RE) and Assistive Technologies (AT) and promote the adoption of these technologies by the people of Asia. Fellow signatories include AT and RE services in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.
NDIS AT update with the National Disability Insurance Agency
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21 February 2025
- 21 February 2025
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- 12.00pm AEDT - 1.00pm AEDT
Join us for an update on key issues and activities specific to AT in the NDIS, including an introduction to the new Director, Julia Paterson. Excitingly, ARATA will also be launching the new micro credential on the Good Practice Steps of AT Provision at the opening of this session.
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ATSA Independent Living Expo - Hobart
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06 March 2025
- 06 March 2025
For nearly 25 years the ATSA Independent Living Expo has been Australia’s foremost exhibition for assistive technology, rehabilitation and aged care equipment as exhibitors display products and services in mobility solutions, pressure care, employment support, accessible recreation, holiday ideas, modified motor vehicles and more.
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ATSA Independent Living Expo - Perth
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14 May 2025
- 15 May 2025
For nearly 25 years the ATSA Independent Living Expo has been Australia’s foremost exhibition for assistive technology, rehabilitation and aged care equipment as exhibitors display products and services in mobility solutions, pressure care, employment support, accessible recreation, holiday ideas, modified motor vehicles and more.
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ARATA News
20 December 2024
Check your inbox for Issue #19 of ARATA News, which is loaded with lots of end-of-year news about what is happening at ARATA - including an overview of AATC2024.
Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2025 ARATA Board Mentoring Program for Assistive Technology Users
18 December 2024
The Board of ARATA has heard from assistive technology (AT) users both within and outside of the ARATA membership that they want more opportunity to gain experience in the AT sector, including in the area of Board representation and corporate governance.
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New ARATA Life Members
08 November 2024
Congratulations to our two newest Life Members, Bill Contoyannis and Peter Slattery. ARATA Life Membership is awarded in recognition of meritorious contribution to the Australian assistive technology community.
