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AT Rental & Refurbishment Pilot.

An AT rental and refurbishment program that aims to make access to AT simpler, faster and more cost effective.

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Assistive Technology Rental and Refurbishment Pilot for all People with Disability

Ability First Australia was recently funded by the Department of Social Services to deliver an Assistive Technology (AT) Rental and Refurbishment Pilot Program across South Australia and Tasmania that aims to make access to AT simpler, faster and more affordable.

This is an initial 2-year pilot program designed to increase the opportunity for people with disability to access high quality equipment. The program is available to all people with disability under the age of 65 years in South Australia and Tasmania. NDIS participants over 65 who are currently on the Scheme in South Australia and Tasmania remain eligible.

Ability First will deliver this pilot under the name AccessTech and partner with its AccessTech member organisations,  NovitaTech and St Giles, who will provide the infrastructure, skills and expertise in AT refurbishment, assessment and distribution.

Customers in South Australia and Tasmania can start accessing the AT Pilot Program from January 2025. The AT Pilot Program will conclude in December 2026 followed by a detailed evaluation that will inform its application nationally, post the pilot period.

An Ability First Australia initiative.
In partnership with NovitaTech and St Giles.

More about the pilot program

Your questions, answered.

What is AccessTech?

AccessTech is the online platform that allows customers to easily explore the available equipment as part of the AT Pilot program. The AccessTech website will be available shortly.

Can I donate equipment that I no longer need to the AT Pilot?

Yes, people will be able to fill out an donate form once the AccessTech website is available.

For further information, please read the Frequently Asked Questions here.

How do I get involved in the AT Pilot?

The AT Pilot will be available to the public shortly. If you are in South Australia or Tasmania, please fill out the following form to register your interest.

We ask that you confirm which state you are located in and what AT you are looking to access.

One of our friendly team will then be in contact once the AT Pilot has commenced.

What types of AT equipment will be available?

The AT Pilot program offers a variety of high-quality, refurbished AT equipment to meet diverse needs and accessibility levels. Our Access Tech partners are highly skilled technicians dedicated to providing high quality refurbished equipment is available.

However, you should discuss the purchase, rent or trial of a piece of Assistive Technology with your Allied Health team to ensure that specific product is suitable for you to use.

Contact Us

If you have a question about the program or the types of assistive technologies that are available, please complete the form below.

To join the subscription list for general updates on the AT rental and refurbishment pilot program, please email [email protected]