Use these links to find practical support or services in Tasmania (Tas), or to put you in touch with support groups.

Palliative care organisations	Tasmanian Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc.   Freecall: (03) 6234 7577 Palliative Care Australia  Phone: 1800 660 055
Carers support and respite	Carers Tasmania Commonwealth Carer Respite Centres Freecall: 1800 059 059 Young Carers Australia - Tasmania
Health services	Tasmanian Community Health Services Carers Australia: Information sheets on dealing with hospitals Home & Community Care (HACC) Program Health Complaints Commissioner  Freecall: 1300 766 725
Information and advice	Commonwealth Carelink Centre Aged & Disability Care Information Services Directory Infoxchange Australian Health & Primary Care database Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania Office of Public Guardian Lifeline Phone: 13 11 14 Kids Help Line Freecall: 1800 551 800
Equipment and supplies	National Palliative Care Equipment Program provides equipment loans to families. Tasmanian Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc. Phone: (03) 6234 7577
Transport & Travel	National Public Toilet Map Red Cross Tasmania Angel Flight Australia Coordinates non-emergency flights for financially and medically needy people. Freecall: 1300 726 567 Disabled transport concession information Transport access Cancer patient transport scheme
Financial Assistance	Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) fact sheet Concessions for Pension Concession Card holders Centrelink Carers' support and other payments Health Care Card Disability Support Pension
Help within your home	Meals on wheels (national website) Independent Living Centre Tasmania Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

 

 

This page was created on 26 March 2007 and is due for review in March 2009