SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Can You Refuse to Serve Someone Who Refuses to be COVID Safe?
Customers refusing to wear masks while shopping in Victoria, where masks are now mandatory, have attracted a lot of media attention in recent weeks. Business.gov.au has published a guide to the reasons businesses can refuse to serve customers, including safety, and
Melbourne Level 4 Restrictions
The increased restrictions under the Stage 4 – Stay at home Directions have been introduced to reduce the spread of COVID19 by limiting the number of people leaving their home and moving around the Victorian community. ATSA can confirm that
NDIA Releases New AT and Consumables Code Guide
The revised NDIA Assistive Technology, Home Modifications and Consumables Code Guide is now available. Please note that there are changes to rentals and ramp codes along with some other amendments. ATSA recommend taking the time to review the guide, to
Vacancy – ATSA Representative to the ME 067 Committee Standards Australia
The ME 067 Committee is the Standards Australia working group for Assistive Technology. If you are interested in representing ATSA and the Assistive Technology industry, please contact David Sinclair for details. As a representative, you will be involved in the
Importers – Offer of Assistance in Freight Services
ATSA has been in discussions with both the NDIS and Department of Socials Services (DSS) on the concerns that our industry has been having with international freight covering cost and access to timely deliveries. The Dept of Industry is taking
Use of Restraints
An important reminder to members that the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is increasing its’ focus on reportable incidents relating to the use of restraints. If you are an NDIS provider, you are automatically obligated to report every instance of
ATSA Independent Living Expo Postponed Until 2021
Letter to Stand Holders As a result of the ongoing risk and disruption from the COVID19 pandemic, the ATSA Board has taken the decision to postpone the Independent Living Expo’s planned for Melbourne and Perth in October 2020 to May
Invitation To Members To Contribute To ATSA Submission For the Queensland Productivity Commission
The Queensland Productivity Commission is conducting an inquiry into the NDIS market in Queensland. Among the Terms of Reference the Productivity Commission is considering: the performance of the NDIS market during transition in Queensland investigate and report on NDIS market
Invitation To Members To Contribute To ATSA Submission For the NDIS QSC
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme is conducting an inquiry into the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. While the Terms of Reference are broad-ranging, it is likely that the most relevant to ATSA members will be
Latest News and Developments for AT Suppliers
Membership survey pending The Board is currently reviewing ATSA’s membership structure (in place since 2000) to ensure that our membership model is suitable for the industry it serves. To assist in this activity, we will be sending out a survey
New Regulation Amendments to Personalised and Custom Medical Devices
The Australian Government has made amendments to the regulation of personalised medical devices, including custom-made medical devices and 3D printed devices. This follows the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) consultation processes conducted in 2017 and 2019. Copies of the submissions and
Where to Find the Latest COVID-19 Information
ATSA encourages all members to regularly visit the NDIS Commission coronavirus (COVID-19) information page, available here. This page contains links to updates, training, alerts, and resources for NDIS participants and providers. This information is to inform and support NDIS providers
