ATSA strives to promote and support people who need access to safe and affordable AT. The following resources and publications represent some of the work available to assist in achieving these goals.
Downloads
Click here to download Information Paper on Lithium Batteries March 2024
Click here to download Getting paid as an NDIS provider pdf
Click here to download ATSA Position Paper NDIS AT provision.
Click here to download GST information sheet for AT spare parts and repair services 250923
Click here to download to DRC Final Report Executive Summary: Our vision for an inclusive Australia and Recommendations
Click here to download World Health Organisation’s Wheelchair Provision Guidelines
Click here to download Industry Joint Statement – Business integrity and legal requirements in the Assistive Technology sector
Click here to download Assistive Technology for All (ATFA) The Australian Assistive Technology Equity Studies: Improving access to assistive technology for people with disability who are not eligible for the NDIS
Click here to download NDIS presentation – Mid Cost AT Streamlining
Click here to download NDIS presentation – Early Childhood Assistive Technology Approach, Assistive Technology Suppliers Workshop – Working together
Click here to download ATSA Code of Practice
Click here to download Uniform Recall Procedure for Therapeutic Goods (URPTG) Version 2.3
ATSA Expo Presentations
Presentations From Our 2025 EventsÂ
Boosting Independence with Budget Friendly AT by Action OT
NDIS Rules An OT’s Playbook to AT Prescription by Verve OT
The Provision of AT Under the NDIS An Update By ATSA
From Worry to Confidence by Mable
Postural Care Outside the Wheelchair by Sunrise MedicalÂ
Presentations From Our 2024 Events
NDIS Session
Download Presentation (Presented 22 & 29 May 2024 – please see the NDIS Website for the latest information)
NDIS Rules and Guidelines: An OTs Playbook to AT prescription by Sarah Collison, Verve OT
Building code changes and home modifications by Dr J Bringolf and Dr M Ward
Myth Busting – Palliative Care by Kirsty Blades, Palliative Care NSW
Dr Scott Hollier – Centre for Accessibility Australia
Sunrise Medical_ Setting up for Success – New powered mobility users ATSA 24
Sunrise Medical_ Implementing postural care in the real world ATSA 24
Paragon Mobility 2024 ATSA Measuring Outcomes mins v1
Paragon Mobility 2024 ATSA ADL Applying seating goals to MSCCs
Novita Tech_Restrictive Practice Implications for AT Ax ATSA 2024 PDF
Medifab – The 5 most common mistakes made during wheelchair seating evaluations
Presentations below are from 2023 events
NDIS Session
Download Presentation (Current as of 31 May 2023 – please see the NDIS Website for the latest information)
Are adjustable cushions better? – Tom Whelan, Ki Mobility
Parenting with vision loss – Sinead Bryant and Emmanuel Lee, Visibility
Need not Niche- power wheelchair assessment to provide freedom and function – Scott Staunton, Magic Mobility
Functional Electrical Stimulation in the Neurological Population – Rebecca Grenfell and Zoe Crasborn, NeuroRehab Allied Health Network
Managing Behaviours of Concern Through Wheelchair Interventions – Lauren Hunter
Power Functions that Create Unique Client Centred Solutions – Lauren Hunter
AT Chat and Assistive Technology Mentoring Service – Kristy Harper
Leveling up – Lauren Farrell, Indigo
Yoga – a journey of reconnection with self and community, an embodying practice for all abilities – Lisa Bidgood
Optimising a wheelchair – using the technology to ensure ongoing success – Tom Whelan, Ki Mobility
Innovation in seating – Luke Meighan, Invacare Asia-Pacific
Alternative Access for computers and devices – Caitlin Mah
Stand up for independence – Maryann M Girraradi, Altimate Medical
Use and Usability of personal alarms – Linda Tran, Indigo
Presentations below are from 2022 events
Strengthening participant outcomes from AT under the NDIS – Presented by Dr Lloyd Walker, Director, AT Market Policy and Innovation
Download Presentation (Current as of 05 May 2022 – please see the NDIS Website for the latest information)
Standing Precautions – Rachel Maher, Clinical Educator, Permobil APAC
Spasticity Management, The Next Generation – Edward Levy, Otto Bock, June 2022
Making A Success Of Custom Moulded Seating – Kate Pain, GTK
Multisensorial stimulation in avertical standing for visuallyimpaired kids with CP – Martino Avellis PT
Education Manager, Ormesa srl – Italy
Wheel Story – The impact of wheels and tires on manual wheelchair propulsion efficiency – David Fagan, Paragon Mobility
Optimising a wheelchair – using the technology to ensure ongoing success – David Fagan, Paragon Mobility
Electric Wheelchairs and mobility scooters: the good, the bad and the ugly – Dr Theresa Harada, University of Wollongong
A new way of living, Harnessing ILO to Achieve Choice and Control – Laura O’Reilly, Co-Founder and Co-CEO Hireup
Useful Links
Assistive technology explained | NDIS
NDIS reforms | Department of Social Services, Australian Government (dss.gov.au)
TGA – Regulatory Basics – for health practitioners
www.assistivetechforall.org.au
Older Persons Advocacy Network – OPAN – Australia wide support
