A progressive, innovative disability services organisation whose mission is to enrich and improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Offers flexible Respite and Supported Independent Living options as well as a range of Community Access programs.
National, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance abuse disorders in Australia.
Provides advice, information and advocacy to older people and people with disabilities. Service is free, independent, confidential and Statewide.
Provides therapeutic communities for the rehabilitation of people with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, life skills training, Ages 18-35 years.
State office located in Hobart. Offices also in Rokeby, Glenorchy, Ulverstone and Mowbray.
State Govt, $28.00 heating allowance paid twice yearly to assist eligible aged, disability, sole parent, carer, service and widow pensioners with heating costs.
Mental health families & friends TASMANIA (MHFFTas) is a statewide leader in the provision of mental health carer support. MHFFTas promotes and improves the wellbeing of carers of people affected by mental ill health through support and education as well as providing systemic advocacy from a carer/family perspective drawing on lived experience to improve mental health services.
It aims to improve the quality of life for the one in five Tasmanian families, friends, carers and people living with mental health issues and mental illness.
Carers are people who provide unpaid physical, practical or emotional support to a family member, friends, neighbours or colleagues with mental ill health.
A dedicated organisation committed to the support of Practitioners and organisations engaged in the emotional welfare and mental well being of people from Tasmania, Australia and Internationally.
Advocacy Tasmania provide a free statewide, independent and confidential advocacy service. This service is for people with mental health disorder, as well as their relatives and carers. Advocates can assist people to exercise their rights and responsibilities.
They support adolescents and adults who are:
- in hospital
- in the community
- in correctional facilities
- in rural and remote areas
They support people to exercise their rights to:
- be safe from harm including abuse, neglect and suicide
- shelter
- freedom and liberty
- fundamental health and wellbeing
The Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT) is a member based peak body. We represent and promote the interests of community managed mental health services and have a strong commitment to enabling better access and outcomes for every Tasmanian.
The Office of the Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner administers the Mental Health Official Visitors Program.
Mental Health Official Visitors check on the care and treatment of patients in State run mental health hospitals and other approved facilities and can receive complaints from patients.
The Mental Health Services Helpline is a 24 hour a day/7 day a week service for mental health crisis. Operates as a statewide service reaching all regions of Tasmania. Provides community mental health professionals who can give advice and will arrange mental health assessments and intervention for persons in need.
Rural Alive & Well Inc (RAW) is an incorporated not for profit organisation formed to create resilience and capacity of individuals, families and the comunity to react to challenging life experiences with particular emphasis on mental health and wellbeing. Provides assistance to individuals at risk of mental health problems, acute distress and suicide.
Assistance for job-seekers with disabilities to help them find and maintain work.
There are numerous providers of disability employment services statewide, visit this website to locate the service in your area.
Information and advisory service on equipment, building design, access and resources for people with disabilities, carers, advocates and service providers. Services whole of Tasmania.
Provides information, support and advocacy to all people with spinal cord injury and physical disability. Has a website giving information on accessible accommodation and venues in Tasmania. Presents BodySafe Education Program to upper high school students focusing on risk mitigation.
Royal Guide Dogs Tasmania provides a broad range of low vision services for people with varying degrees of vision, including total blindness.
Offices in Hobart and Launceston.
Uniting AgeWell is an organisation of the Uniting Church in Australia. They provide low care, high care, dementia specific, respite and transition care.
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.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
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.
Among other programs, provides accommodation and support to individuals with a disability so that each person is empowered to live as independently as possible.
Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation focused on delivering the best of care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances. Through our social enterprise model, we deliver better outcomes for people in our community; combining the best commercial practice with a social heart.
Baptcare has more than 150 staff who work throughout Tasmania to deliver the best of care to people in Family and Children Services, Foster Care, Disability Services and Residential Aged Care.
The Community Forensic Mental Health Service is a confidential statewide service that assists people who have a mental health issue and/or intellectual disability who are:
- involved with the criminal justice system, or
- assessed as high risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system as a result of their mental health and associated behaviour.
The service offers mental health assessment, liaison, counselling, support, education, advice and referral to other services.
CFMHS has a Court Liaison Officer who provide assistance people eligible for the service who have to go to Court. Potential clients need to be referred for assessment.
A free, youth-focused mental health service for young people aged 12-25. A team of professionals specialising in health related issues can help.
Part of the Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania. Provides case management, support, information & education, respite, tenancy support, residential accommodation & day support for people with disabilities statewide.
Information and support, education and training, counselling and peer support for carers of people with a disability, frail, aged or with chronic illness.
The Mental Health Service delivers care to Tasmanian’s with a severe mental illness through community teams and inpatient settings. Mental health services also work in partnership with the community sector to deliver a range of services for people experiencing ill mental health.
Services are delivered regionally throughout Tasmania within four service streams:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Adult Community Mental Health, Older Persons Mental Health and Inpatient and Extended Treatment Mental Health.
Part of the Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania. Provides case management, support, information & education, respite, tenancy support, residential accommodation & day support for people with disabilities statewide.
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
The Mental Health Service delivers care to Tasmanians with a severe mental illness through community teams and inpatient settings. Mental health services also work in partnership with the community sector to deliver a range of services for people experiencing ill mental health.
Services are delivered regionally throughout Tasmania within four service streams:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Adult Community Mental Health, Older Persons Mental Health and Inpatient and Extended Treatment Mental Health.
Support service for wounded, injured or ill current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel.