On Wednesday, 20 May 2026, TADSA was honoured to attend an afternoon tea at Government House, hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, and Mr Rod Bunten.

The event formally recognised and celebrated 20 of TADSA’s dedicated technical volunteers whose expertise, innovation and generosity have significantly improved the lives of South Australians living with disability and older people across the state.

For more than four decades, TADSA volunteers have played a vital role in designing, modifying and building customised assistive technology solutions that are often unavailable through commercial or off-the-shelf products. Through backgrounds in engineering, fabrication, electronics, woodworking, design and technical trades, volunteers have helped individuals overcome barriers to mobility, communication, participation and independence.

From bespoke mobility adaptations and customised seating systems to unique daily living solutions and Freedom Wheels modifications, the work undertaken by TADSA volunteers has enabled countless individuals and families to achieve outcomes that may otherwise not have been possible.

The afternoon tea at Government House provided an important opportunity to acknowledge not only the technical expertise contributed by volunteers, but also the compassion, creativity and commitment that underpin every solution developed through TADSA.

TADSA extends its sincere appreciation to Government House for hosting the afternoon tea and recognising the invaluable role volunteers play in creating more inclusive, connected and supportive communities across South Australia.