Creating Possibilities Through Innovation
About Us
Technology for Ageing and Disability SA (TADSA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving independence, inclusion and quality of life for people living with disability, older Australians, and those experiencing barriers to participation in everyday life.
For more than 40 years, we have been developing practical, customised solutions that help people achieve goals that may otherwise seem out of reach. From assistive technology and equipment modifications to adapted bikes and trikes, our focus is on creating solutions that enable people to do more of what matters to them.
What Makes TADSA Different
Not every challenge can be solved with an off-the-shelf product.
TADSA specialises in designing, building and modifying equipment to meet individual needs when commercial solutions do not exist, are unsuitable, or require adaptation. We combine creativity, technical expertise and person-centred design to deliver tailored outcomes that enhance independence, safety, mobility and participation.
Our multidisciplinary team works closely with clients, families, carers, allied health professionals and community organisations to develop solutions that are practical, effective and life-changing.
Our Purpose
To create innovative solutions that remove barriers and empower people to live more independently, participate more fully, and pursue the activities that bring meaning to their lives.
Our Vision
A community where everyone has the opportunity to participate, contribute and thrive, regardless of age, disability or circumstance.
Our Services
TADSA provides a range of specialised services, including:
- Custom-designed assistive technology
- Equipment design and manufacture
- Modification of commercially available products
- Adapted bikes and trikes through Freedom Wheels
- Mobility and access solutions
- Technical advice and consultation
- Recreation and leisure equipment
- Innovative solutions for everyday challenges
Our Approach
At TADSA, every solution begins with a conversation.
We take the time to understand each person’s goals, environment, abilities and aspirations. By involving clients throughout the design and decision-making process, we create solutions that are not only functional but genuinely meaningful and sustainable.
We believe the people who use our solutions should help shape them.
Community Impact
As a charity and registered NDIS provider, TADSA reinvests resources into advancing innovative assistive technology and expanding access to services for those who need them most.
Each year, our work helps children participate in play, adults achieve greater independence, older people remain active and connected, and families discover new possibilities for everyday living.
Behind every solution is a person, a goal and a story of increased participation, confidence and opportunity.
Working Together
We proudly collaborate with participants, families, carers, allied health professionals, government agencies, community organisations, researchers and funding partners to deliver outcomes that make a lasting difference.
Together, we are transforming challenges into solutions and solutions into possibilities.