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.
ARATA 2025 Annual General Meeting
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13 November 2025
- 13 November 2025
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- 1.00pm AEDT - 1.45pm AEDT (guide only)
** SAVE THE DATE - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FOR MEMBERS SHORTLY ** Members of the Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) where members will be updated on the Association's activities and outcomes for 2024-25.
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ATSA Independent Living Expo - Adelaide
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18 March 2026
- 19 March 2026
For more than 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 - Sydney
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13 May 2026
- 14 May 2026
For more than 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's submission to improve life support processes
12 September 2025
ARATA has made a formal submission responding to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) consultation paper about improving life support processes - advocating for better, safer, and more practical protections for those relying on power for life support and essential AT.
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ARATA Submission
31 July 2025
ARATA has responded to the Department of Social Services (DSS) consultation on the NDIS Support Rules and Lists introduced under NDIS Supports Transitional Rules and NDIS Supports Lists and Replacement Supports processes (the Section 10 Rule framework).
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Urgent concerns regarding 2024-25 annual pricing review and implications for assistive technology and home modification services
16 June 2025
ARATA letter to the Ministers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
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