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Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA’s) Rehabilitation Appliances Program
If you or someone you care for is a veteran you may be able to access supplies aids and appliances – such as continence products, mobility aids and diabetes supplies – to help manage your health and wellbeing. You must be referred by a GP to access the program.
Continence Aids Payment Scheme
If you are over 5 years’ old and have severe and permanent incontinence you may be able to access an annual payment to help you pay for your continence supplies.
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.
Tasmanian Home and Community Care (HACC) Program
The HACC program offers a variety of services for people under the age of 65, including mobility equipment and making changes to your home.
TasEquip
If eligible, you may be able to access a defined range of assistive technology through TasEquip.
Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan.
NextSense
NextSense provides services aimed at breaking down barriers for children, adults and families of people with hearing or vision loss.
My Aged Care Home Care Packages (HCPs)
If you or someone you care for is older, you may be able to access home modifications (e.g. ramps and rails), as well as goods, equipment and assistive technology as part of a home care package.
Multilingual Information Access (MiAccess)
This program will provide translated and easy English products on disability such as National Disability Insurance Scheme information and a virtual reality learning experience to people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The program will also provide information to mainstream organisations on people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to promote inclusion.
National Equipment Database for Assistive Technology
The National Equipment Database (NED) is a one-stop-shop for assistive technology and equipment. NED connects customers to suppliers and offers free and impartial information to help you find and choose your assistive technology needs.