TOM: Melbourne Makeathon for Assistive Technology

TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers is a global movement that connects designers, developers and engineers with people with disabilities to develop technological solutions for everyday challenges.

TOM: Melbourne was a three-day Makeathon in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, to develop affordable, assistive technology that addresses the needs of people with disabilities.

Makedo founder Paul Justin added his creative expertise as one of the Makers at the Melbourne Makeathon.

The event focused on creating prototypes, bringing together social activism and open innovation, to work directly with people in need to address areas where market forces fail.