ACT Artificial Limb Scheme (ACTALS)
The ACT Artificial Limb Scheme provides funding for prostheses (artificial limbs).
ACT Government information
Australian Capital Territory government information about assistance animals can be found here.
Anne McDonald Centre
Anne McDonald Centre The Anne McDonald Centre can provide assessment and therapy support if you struggle to communicate and/or have little to no speech.
Assistance Dogs Australia
If you have cerebral palsy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis or other serious injuries you may be able to access a specially trained dog through the Assistance Dogs Australia 'People with physical disabilities' program.
Statewide Audiology Service
Tasmania has a statewide audiology service with a full range of diagnostic services including behavioural and electrophysiological tests, cochlear implant assessment and rehabilitation, newborn hearing screening and diagnostic assessment and support, and the provision of loan assistive listening devices to patients at Royal Hobart Hospital.
Australian Support Dogs (ASDOG)
If you have a physical disability you may be able to access an assistance dog through Australian Support Dogs (ASDOG), a not-for-profit organisation that raises, trains and places dogs.
Flinders Medical Centre
The Flinders Medical Centre is a large public hospital, they conduct hearing assessments and are the only location in South Australia where you can access a public adult cochlear implant program.
Guide Dogs ACT/NSW
Guide Dogs ACT/NSW deliver guide dog services that you may be able to access if you are blind or have low vision.
Guide Dogs Australia
Guide Dogs Australia, along with their state-based organisations, deliver guide dog services that you may be able to access if you are blind or have low vision.
Guide Dogs QLD
Guide Dogs QLD deliver guide dog services that you may be able to access if you are blind or have low vision.