Recorded live on day two of the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Adelaide, this episode welcomes back Serena Ovens, CEO of ATSA, for a recap of the event so far and a look at what’s still to come.

Serena shares strong attendance figures from the opening day, with hundreds of health professionals, people with disability, carers and older Australians through the doors, alongside packed seminar rooms and overwhelmingly positive feedback. She reflects on the success of the seminar program, including high‑interest sessions on emerging technology such as artificial intelligence and its growing role in assistive technology and occupational therapy practice.

The conversation also highlights the ATSA Independent Living Expo Awards, recognising standout seminars, marketing campaigns and exhibition stands, and celebrating innovation and engagement across the sector. Serena offers insight into the enormous planning effort behind the expo, explaining how events of this scale take years to develop and rely on strong collaboration across the industry.

Listeners are guided through the remainder of the day’s program, including adaptive fashion, aging well at home, hearing support, changing funding and regulation landscapes, wheelchair transport safety, and advanced wheelchair control systems. Serena also shines a spotlight on the sports zone, where visitors can watch and try inclusive sports such as ice sled hockey, walking basketball and boccia.

With a clear focus on independence, innovation and collaboration, this episode captures the energy of day two on the expo floor and reinforces why the ATSA Independent Living Expo is such an important event for learning, connection and discovery.

Recorded live on day two of the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Adelaide, this episode welcomes back Serena Ovens, CEO of ATSA, for a recap of the event so far and a look at what&rsquo;s still to come.
Serena shares strong attendance figures from the opening day, with hundreds of health professionals, people with disability, carers and older Australians through the doors, alongside packed seminar rooms and overwhelmingly positive feedback. She reflects on the success of the seminar program, including high‑interest sessions on emerging technology such as artificial intelligence and its growing role in assistive technology and occupational therapy practice.
The conversation also highlights the ATSA Independent Living Expo Awards, recognising standout seminars, marketing campaigns and exhibition stands, and celebrating innovation and engagement across the sector. Serena offers insight into the enormous planning effort behind the expo, explaining how events of this scale take years to develop and rely on strong collaboration across the industry.
Listeners are guided through the remainder of the day&rsquo;s program, including adaptive fashion, aging well at home, hearing support, changing funding and regulation landscapes, wheelchair transport safety, and advanced wheelchair control systems. Serena also shines a spotlight on the sports zone, where visitors can watch and try inclusive sports such as ice sled hockey, walking basketball and boccia.
With a clear focus on independence, innovation and collaboration, this episode captures the energy of day two on the expo floor and reinforces why the ATSA Independent Living Expo is such an important event for learning, connection and discovery.

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Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights shares a range of discussions initially broadcasted on our print disability radio network. Vision Australia Radio podcasts are accessible on all major podcast apps.
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Serena Ovens, Chief Executive Officer at Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (Day 2)

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