Mail for the blind (Australia Post)

If you are sending a parcel or letter that helps the blind then in most cases, you can send it for free. For domestic letters, eligible items must weigh no more than 500g, and domestic parcels must be under 22kg.

Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme

You may be able to access subsidy funding for medical aids and equipment if you have a permanent/stable disability. Aids and equipment are subsidy funded either on a permanent loan basis, private ownership or through the supply of consumables.

mindDog

mindDog is a not-for-profit registered charity that offers a type of assistance dog called a psychiatric assistance dog, which you may be able to access if you have a mental health condition.

Key Word Sign Australia

This program will deliver nation-wide information resources and education to increase the accessibility, quality and consistency of information available regarding the Key Word Sign strategy for people with disability with complex communication needs. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, understand and apply Key Word Sign with the aim to assist with self-expression and social and economic participation.

Health and Wellbeing

The National Indigenous Australians Agency provides information and resources on culturally-appropriate primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Health and Wellbeing for Indigenous Australians

The National Indigenous Australians Agency provides culturally-appropriate primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Health Service Finder

The Tasmanian Department of Health service finder can help you to find a range of respite services. To view respite service options, select ‘Disability support’, choose your area and search for ‘respite’ using the search bar.

Healthdirect Question Builder

Whenever you visit a doctor or healthcare service, it's a good idea to plan what you need to talk about and ask. This tool helps you to write down any questions or problems you want to talk about.

Healthdirect Question Builder

This tool can help you to plan out the questions or problems that you want to talk about with your doctor or specialist.

Home Healthcare Australia

Home Healthcare Australia offers several allied health services, including physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and dietary services. They can also help you with assessments.