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.
ARATA Webinar: Assistive Technology, Home Modifications and the NDIS
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30 April 2024
- 30 April 2024
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- 4.00pm AEST - 5.15pm AEST
A question and answer session with the NDIS Assistive Technology and Home Modifications team, with the opportunity for registrants to submit their questions prior to the event.
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ATSA Independent Living Expo - Sydney
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22 May 2024
- 23 May 2024
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 - Brisbane
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29 May 2024
- 30 May 2024
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
22 December 2023
Check your inbox for Issue #16 of ARATA News, which includes latest news from the incoming 2023-24 ARATA Board, Strategic Executive Advisor Role, new Life Members and much more.
New ARATA Strategic Executive Advisor role
20 December 2023
At the 2023 ARATA AGM, we highlighted that ARATA has established a sound financial position over the past few years. As a result, we have developed a new paid role for a Strategic Executive Advisor to provide essential support to the ARATA Board in implementing relevant action plans and achieving strategic objectives.
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2023-24 ARATA Board
20 December 2023
We are pleased to announce our 2023-24 Board and Board Executive and welcome three new board members.
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ARATA Board Mentoring Program
22 November 2023
We are very excited to welcome Georgia Katsikis as our inaugural ARATA Board mentee.
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New ARATA Life Members
22 November 2023
Congratulations to our two newest Life Members, Trina Phuah and Dr David Hobbs. ARATA Life Membership is awarded in recognition of meritorious contribution to the Australian assistive technology community.
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