Tasmania (TAS) offers a variety of resources for navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Below is a list of essential contacts and descriptions for advocacy services, government agencies, and health organizations in Tasmania.
Advocacy Contacts
- Advocacy Tasmania: 1800 005 131 Provides advocacy services and support for individuals with disabilities.
- Association for Children with Disability (TAS): 1800 244 742 Offers support and information for children with disabilities and their families.
- Autism Tasmania: 03 6228 9422 Provides support and services for individuals with autism.
- Down Syndrome Tasmania: 03 6244 7411 Supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
- Disability Advocacy Tasmania: 03 6281 2711 Offers individual advocacy and support services for people with disabilities.
- Mental Health Council of Tasmania: 03 6224 9222 Provides advocacy and support for mental health issues.
- NACCHO: 03 9349 3441 Provides advocacy and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disabilities.
Government Contacts
- Department of Communities Tasmania: 03 6165 7777 Offers support and services related to community welfare and disability services.
- Office of the Public Guardian (TAS): 03 6233 2881 Supports individuals who need assistance with decision-making.
- Public Trustee Tasmania: 03 6165 7510 Provides trustee and estate management services.
- Tasmanian Companion Card: 1800 277 478 Offers a companion card for people with significant disabilities requiring assistance.
Health Contacts
- Guide Dogs Tasmania: 03 6234 5947 Provides guide dogs and mobility services for individuals with vision impairment.
- Mental Health Services Tasmania: 1300 364 277 Offers mental health support and services.
- Riding for the Disabled Tasmania: 03 6248 4453 Provides therapeutic riding programs for people with disabilities.
These resources will assist you in accessing the support you need under the NDIS in Tasmania.
