Deaf Australia is the national peak advocacy and information organisation in Australia for deaf people who are bilingual (using both English and Auslan).
They advise government, industry and service providers about the needs and views of deaf people and work to improve deaf people’s access in a range of areas.
Disability Voices Tasmania is funded by the Department of Communities Tasmania and endeavours to help people with disability work together on issues that affect their rights, and help them with training and/or resources to develop their skills and experience to have more choices in, and control over, their lives and contribute to their community.
The National Disability, Abuse & Neglect Hotline is a free service operating Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm (AEST) for reporting the abuse and neglect of people with a disability. The hotline works with callers to find appropriate ways of dealing with those reports.
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) provide information and assistance to small businesses and family enterprises, including referral to dispute resolution services.
The ASBFEO information line is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and is closed on Australian National Public Holidays.
The Elder Relationship Service is a counselling and mediation support service to assist older people and their families to:
- prevent or resolve family conflict;
- have difficult conversations;
- plan for the future (including medical, health, financial or living arrangements);
- resolve differences in ways that improve their relationships; and
- make decisions that protect the interests, rights and safety of families.
You can attend the service on your own, with your partner, as a family, or your children or parent(s) can come by themselves.
Attending the service is voluntary and confidential. The service is a not for profit community organisation and the services are subsidised by the Federal Government. They try to make the service as affordable as possible, fees are determined by the local organisation and are based on your income, they will advise of any fees payable upon the booking of the appointment.
The service is run by Relationships Australia.
Disability Loop is a way to find out more about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
My Aged Care has been established by the Australian Government to help navigate the aged care system.
My Aged Care is made up of the website and a national contact centre. They provide information on aged care, whether that be for the individual, a family member or a carer of an aged person.
The contact centre is open between 8am and 8pm on weekdays and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays. The contact centre is closed on Sundays and national public holidays.
Provider of support services for people living with a disability.
Services include:
- Community Support Services
- Supported Accommodation
- Client Services
- Respite Services
- Leisure and Recreation Programs
- Specialist Support Services
- Dual Diagnosis
Provider of support services for people living with a disability.
Services include:
- Community Support Services
- Supported Accommodation
- Client Services
- Respite Services
- Leisure and Recreation Programs
- Specialist Support Services
- Dual Diagnosis
Provider of support services for people living with a disability.
Services include:
- Community Support Services
- Supported Accommodation
- Client Services
- Respite Services
- Leisure and Recreation Programs
- Specialist Support Services
- Dual Diagnosis
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Provider of Auslan interpreters.
Among other programs, provides accommodation and support to individuals with a disability so that each person is empowered to live as independently as possible.
The Helpline is available for people with dementia, their carers, families and friends, as well as people concerned about memory loss. It is also used by health professionals, service providers, community organisations and students.
If you need an interpreter or advocate, the Helpline can provide access and referral to an appropriate service.
Users who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can phone the National Relay Service on 13 36 77.
If you need an interpreter or advocate, the Helpline can provide access and referral to an appropriate service 1800 100 500.
Uniting AgeWell is an organisation of the Uniting Church in Australia. They provide low care, high care, dementia specific, respite and transition care.
Cancer Council Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation that works to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention and offering advice and support for those living with cancer and their carers.
Information and support, education and training, counselling and peer support for carers of people with a disability, frail, aged or with chronic illness.
Provides support, advocacy, information, assistance and referrals for victims of crime. Supports people with the personal and practical problems associated with the impact of crime, to allow them to regain control of their lives.
Also provides support for people attending court, assistance with Victim Impact Statements and Victims of Crime Assistance applications.
Cancer Council Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation that works to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention and offering advice and support for those living with cancer and their carers.
Community Based Support, or “CBS” as we are more commonly known, is a Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting people to remain living independently at home for over 30 years.
CBS provides a wide range of support services across the state of Tasmania to people who are frail aged, people with disability and unpaid carers. Services include Home Care Packages and Commonwealth Home Support Program services for older people, NDIS and Home and Community Care services for people with disability, Carer Support services for unpaid carers, and a range of other services that assist people to stay living at home for longer.
We live by the philosophy of ‘assisting with’ rather than ‘doing for’ people, knowing that most people want to be in control of their own lives and want to be as independent as possible. We strongly believe in the principles of wellness and reablement and work with individuals to achieve their goals in life. We want you to live the best life possible and we are here to help you do exactly that.
Provides support, advocacy, information, assistance and referrals for victims of crime. Supports people with the personal and practical problems associated with the impact of crime, to allow them to regain control of their lives.
Also provides support for people attending court, assistance with Victim Impact Statements and Victims of Crime Assistance applications.
Provides support, advocacy, information, assistance and referrals for victims of crime. Supports people with the personal and practical problems associated with the impact of crime, to allow them to regain control of their lives.
Also provides support for people attending court, assistance with Victim Impact Statements and Victims of Crime Assistance applications.
Cancer Council Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation that works to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention and offering advice and support for those living with cancer and their carers.
Information and support, education and training, counselling and peer support for carers of people with a disability, frail, aged or with chronic illness.
Information and support, education and training, counselling and peer support for carers of people with a disability, frail, aged or with chronic illness.
Provides advice, information and advocacy to older people and people with disabilities. Service is free, independent, confidential and Statewide.
The Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline is a service operated by Advocacy Tasmania Inc. on behalf on the Tasmanian Government. It assists older people, families, service providers and the wider community to respond to elder abuse and better access existing supports and services. It is a free, confidential and statewide service.
Operates Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
The VRB is an independent tribunal that reviews decisions made by the Repatriation Commission, the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and the Service Chiefs of the Australian Army, the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Aged care facility administered by the Salvation Army. Caters for people who require low level residential care.