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Orthotics and Prosthetics SA (OPSA)
Orthotics and Prosthetics SA (OPSA) provides treatment for people with limb difference or amputation, and for all orthotic needs.
AMP CAMP
AMP CAMP provides a memorable peer camp experience to youth with limb loss or limb differences.
Orthotic Prosthetic Services Tasmania (OPST)
Orthotic Prosthetic Services Tasmania (OPST) is a state-wide service with facilities in Burnie (NWRH), Hobart (94 Davey St) and Launceston (LGH). OPST provides treatment and rehabilitation through the provision of orthotic, prosthetic and specialised seating services.
Victorian Artificial Limb Program (VALP)
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services administers the Victorian Artificial Limb Program (VALP). There are 11 VALP providers in Victoria, 6 in metropolitan Melbourne and 5 in regional areas.
Prosthetic Orthotic Service
Canberra Health Services provide help to people with mobility issues caused by amputation or problems with their muscles, bones or nervous system.
Information about the rights of children with disability
The Department of Education website explains the Disability Standards for Education 2005 how the law protects the rights of students with disability.
The Raising Children website provides information to parents about how the Standards protect children’s rights to quality education and equal opportunities.
Australian Government – Support for parents and caregivers of children with disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) protects Australians from discrimination based on disability. The DDA makes it unlawful to discriminate on the ground of the person’s disability. This includes discrimination that occurs in the context of accessing and participating in children’s education and care services. All children’s education and care services (including family day care) must comply with the DDA.
The Department of Education has partnered with Children and Young People with Disability Australia to co-design resources that help parents and caregiver of children with disability to understand their rights under the DDA.
Australian Government – support for students with disability and their parents and caregivers
The Disability Standards for Education 2005 clarify the obligations of education and training providers and seek to ensure that students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability.
The Department of Education has partnered with Children and Young People with Disability Australia to co-design resources that help students to understand their rights under the Disability Standards for Education 2005, and to work with their education provider to make reasonable adjustments which help them learn and participate on the same basis as their peers.
Queensland Artificial Limb Service
The Artificial Limb Scheme funds a variety of standard definitive prosthetic services for people requiring a definitive prosthesis (artificial limb).
Tasmanian Amputee Society (TAS) Peer Support Program
TAS Peer Support Program matches trained volunteers with new amputees requesting support.