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.
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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.
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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ATSA Independent Living Expo - Brisbane
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20 May 2026
- 21 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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End of year office closure
18 December 2025
The ARATA office will close on Tuesday, 23 December and re-open on Monday, 12 January 2026.
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AATC 2026 Conference
18 December 2025
ARATA is thrilled to announce the upcoming Australian Assistive Technology Conference is scheduled for November 11th to 13th, 2026, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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New ARATA Board
24 November 2025
We are pleased to announce our Board of Directors for the 2025-26 term.
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