Finding the right assistive technology for participants isn’t always straightforward.
Between endless product catalogues, limited trial opportunities and reps who don’t always understand the NDIS, it can be hard to feel confident in your recommendations.
AT Connect is here to change that.
What is AT Connect?
AT Connect is a free monthly webinar series designed specifically for occupational therapists working in the disability space.
Created by Verve OT Learning, it gives you direct access to trusted Australian suppliers and real-world solutions, without the sales pitch.
Subscribe to AT Connect for live monthly session, or access recordings in your own time.
This is a space for OT suppliers and OTs to connect, collaborate and share information and tools-of-the-trade.
Each session offers
Practical insights into AT options and prescription considerations
Explore real-world examples, clinical applications and useful tips to help match the right technology with the right participant needs.
Guest presentations from experienced suppliers and sector experts
Hear directly from trusted Australian suppliers and professionals who understand the NDIS, your role and the realities of OT practice.
A clear, clinical lens to support your decision-making
Stay grounded in evidence-informed practice with content that focuses on function, outcomes and what matters most in everyday contexts.
A space to ask questions and learn what works for real people in real contexts
Engage in open Q&A, get honest answers and learn from shared experiences in the field. Not just the brochure.
Subscribe to AT Connect to upskill on the following topics
Supporting Safety with Personal Alarms
Featuring the team from Guardian Personal Alarms, this session will explore how personal alarms can enhance safety, confidence and independence for people with disability, older adults, and those at risk of falls or medical emergencies.
Discover the key features of personal alarms, including fall detection, GPS tracking, and 24/7 monitoring, and learn how these devices can be tailored to individual needs. This session will also highlight practical considerations for prescription and integration into support plans.
Tuesday 12 August 2025
12:00pm to 12:45pm AEST
Pressure Care &
Mattress Solutions
Join Gavin Little from Alpha Lifecare as he unpacks the features and benefits of three pressure care mattress solutions: the Curocell CX20, Cirrus and Area Zone.
These mattresses cater to participants with a range of pressure care needs, including those requiring advanced or high-level pressure relief. The session will cover key differences between the systems, clinical considerations for selection, and practical tips to support effective prescription and participant outcomes.
Tuesday 9 September 2025
12:00pm to 12:45pm AEST
Power Assist
Options
Harvey Joyce joins us from Astris PME to discuss all things power assist mobility devices.
Learn how to convert a manual wheelchair into a powered mobility device with a range of power assist options. Each solution has different features that may benefit your client to enhance their independence with mobility inside their home and in the community. There are also options to enhance attendant propelled options to reduce the carer load. Check it out!
Tuesday 14 October 2025
12:00pm to 12:45pm AEDT
COMING SOON
Vehicle Stowing
Solutions
Featuring Omid Akbarian from Mobility Engineering, this live session unpacks vehicle hoisting and stowing solutions for wheelchairs and mobility devices.
Learn about the range of hoists and lifters designed to support safe and independent transport of mobility equipment. This session will cover key features, compatibility considerations and practical tips for prescription. Essential for OTs who prescribe mobility devices.
Tuesday11 November 2025
12:00pm to 12:45pm AEDT
COMING SOON
Cooking Up
Independence
Featuring Stacey Manfield from Manfield Consulting, this live session explores practical therapy tools to build kitchen-based life skills and support independence.
Learn how the Cooking Up Independence book and session plans can save preparation time, boost engagement and build daily living skills. This session covers key features, activity examples and practical tips. Ideal for OTs delivering life skills interventions.
Tuesday 16 December 2025
12:00pm to 12:45pm AEDT
COMING SOON
Evacuation Solutions
for Limited Mobility
Featuring the team from Safety and Mobility, this live session explores evacuation equipment designed for people with limited mobility, including the Evac+Chair series and LG2004 stairclimber.
Learn about key features, prescription considerations and trial options. Ideal for OTs supporting participants with emergency preparedness or evacuation-related needs under the NDIS.
Tuesday 13 January 2025
12:00pm to 12:45pm AEDT
COMING SOON
The KISA Phone: Simple Tech, Big Impact
Featuring Dmitry Levin from KISA, this session will introduce the KISA Phone. A simplified mobile solution designed to meet the needs of participants with intellectual disabilities, cognitive impairment or sensory challenges.
Learn how this practical communication tool can support independence, safety, and connection.
Presented live on
15 July 2025
Transport Safety & AT with MACA
Featuring Helen Lindner, CEO of MACA (Mobility and Accessibility for Children and Adults), this session will explore MACA’s sector-leading service model and the National Product Register & AuSAP.
Receive resources and training to support your clinical decision-making and understand how OTs can apply MACA’s work in everyday practice.
Presented live on
17 June 2025
Free. Monthly. Designed for OTs.
Whether you’re a seasoned AT prescriber or just starting to explore the space, AT Connect helps you stay sharp, save time and deliver better outcomes for your participants.
Join the community and grow your confidence with assistive technology. Access live webinars and recordings.
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