Disability

healthConnect

Connecting you with resources and service providers in the Huon Valley.

Launceston PCYC

**COVID-19 Update - Launceston PCYC is currently closed**
PCYC is a not for profit organisation. The activities you attend at PCYC help fund the work we do with disadvantaged, disengaged and vulnerable youth.

NDIS Local Area Coordination

**COVID-19 Update - Office meetings via appointment 1800 290 555, or happy to communicate by phone or email**
We provide information to support people to understand the NDIS. We can assist with applying for access and develop, review and implement NDIS plans alongside participants. We support people with disabilities to find and connect to supports and groups in their local communities and work with communities to build their capacity to be welcoming places for all people.

Disability Employment Support

Self Help Workplace provides real employment for people with a disability.

Motor Neurone Disease Support

The Motor Neurone Disease Association of Tasmania assists people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their carers.

Glengrey House Day Respite Centre

Glengrey House is an adult day respite centre providing services to frail aged and people with a disability living in the Derwent Valley Municipality.

NDIS Finding and Keeping a Job Support

‘Finding and Keeping a Job’ supports are available to participants of any age who have ‘Finding and Keeping a Job’ on their NDIS Plan.

Disability Support Services

Nexus is NDIS ready, and offers services that help you build your capacity, and develop the skills you need in life.

Continuity of Support

This program supports people living with a disability, who are over the age of 65 and ineligible for the NDIS, to maintain the same level of support, choice and control as the participants registered under NDIA.

Personal Care Program

Community Based Support's Personal Care Program provides a range of personal services including dressing, showering, mobility assistance, medication prompting and meals. These services aim to assist older people, people living with disability, and unpaid carers to remain at home, leading independent lives.

Stay Healthy, Stay Connected

**COVID-19 - New Resource**
A new Facebook Page with great tips on how to stay health and connected while you are staying at home.
Stay Healthy, Stay Connected (SHSC) is an initiative of the Tasmanian Government.

Support Coordination

Our Support Coordination service helps people with a disability to understand their NIDS plan and access the appropriate supports and services. We focus on helping people to direct their life, not just their services.

Vision loss support

**COVID-19 Update - We are offering online services via zoom, skype or over the phone. Contact us for details.**
Loss of vision doesn't mean loss of independence. We're here to help.

National Relay Service

The National Relay Service (NRS) is an Australia-wide phone service for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.

Community Car

St Helens Community Car Group provides transport for older persons, those with disabilities and their carers.

NDIS Support

Community Care TASMANIA has an award-winning, expert and friendly team delivering the highest quality home-based care and individualised support services for NDIS participants.

Aged and Disability Support

We provide assistance with shopping, social support, transport and activities, to eligible clients.

Multiple Sclerosis Support

We offer a suite of services and support to help minimise the impact of multiple sclerosis on your life and ensure your journey is not undertaken alone, while the search for a cure continues.

Services and Facilities

At West Winds we aim to provide a range of support and services for the south Channel community.

Eureka Clubhouse

Eureka Clubhouse is built on the International Clubhouses Model and provides a viable alternative to more traditional mental health services for individuals who might not otherwise seek and receive treatment.

Community Care

We assist people to have a more independent lifestyle through the delivery of services which are not currently being provided by family or through other community or government agencies.

DV-aware

DV-aware is a free two-hour awareness session that raises public awareness around the issue of domestic and family violence.

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre

Do you care for someone? Would you like support in your caring role? We are the first point of contact for carers in southern Tasmania and would welcome a call from you.

Social and Community Participation

This program enables people with a disability to participate in recreational activities and engage in their community.

My Home

Being a part of the My Home program is an opportunity as an individual to lead your own life, reach your full potential and achieve your dreams.

Disability Respite and Short Term Accommodation

Anglicare can provide a range of services for people living with disability to enable their carers to take planned time away knowing that their family member or friend is supported by experienced and well-trained staff.

Trinity Hill

At Trinity Hill there are 46 bed-sit units for young men and women aged between 16 and 25 who are looking for long-term, affordable accommodation.

Home and Housed

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is able to provide support over the phone or via video link. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

CatholicCare's Home and Housed program is for people 65 years and older who would like support with issues and challenges relating to staying in their home, or finding a new home.

Home Maintenance and Minor Modifications

Community Care Tasmania can assist you with minor general repairs and care of your house, yard or garden.

COVID-19 Easy English Resources

A series of COVID-19 resources written in Easy English for people who have limited literacy.

Disability Employment Support

EPIC assists people with disability to prepare for, find and maintain meaningful employment.

Equipment Search

Search our online database for information on equipment including suppliers and approximate prices. We also list second hand items.

Telecross

A phone call each day to check you’re OK.

King Island Adult Day Centre

The King Island Adult Day Centre provides day centre services for aged, younger disabled and their carers and people from special needs groups.

Disability Support

If you're living with disability, we can support you to live your best possible life.

Young carers program

Are you under 25 and looking after a family member or friend? The Young Carer Program can link you with services and information to support you and help with the stress and worry you may experience from your caring responsibilities.

Disability Support

We provide a range of services for people with disability.

Carer Gateway

Caring for you while you care for someone. We're here for you.

Dementia Helpline

Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year.

Health Care Products

We sell a wide range of health care products with profits supporting the work of the ParaQuad Association of Tasmania.

Disability Support

Our Mission is to empower people with additional needs to achieve their vision of a good life by delivering excellence in support.

Dial an Angel

The Dial an Angel Service provides an immediate solution to your care needs. You tell us what they are and Community Care Tasmania will supply an Angel to help meet them.

Supported Community Gardening

Located in community gardens in the south of Tasmania, the DIGnity team is onsite to assist people to join in their local community garden.

Home and Community Care Services

The Good Neighbour Council Launceston provides Home and Community Care (HACC) services to elderly people from culturally diverse backgrounds, to younger migrants with disabilities and their carers.

In-Home Support

If someone needs home help or care in the senior years, or with a disability, we offer a range of home care and support services that respect and respond to enabling you to retain as much independence as possible.

Disability Support Services

We support people with a disability to enrich their lives.

West Coast Adult Day Centre

The West Coast Adult Day Centre provides day centre services for aged, younger disabled and their carers and people from special needs groups.

Wyndarra Support Services

Wyndarra Centre is a registered NDIS provider and provides a range of support for people with varying abilities.

My Active Choice

My Active Choice (MAC) is a fresh, innovative approach to providing high quality, fun activities for participants with disabilities.

Guide Dog Mobility Services

Guide Dogs Tasmania is the primary provider of Guide Dog mobility services in the state.

Dementia and Memory Community Centre

The Dementia and Memory Community Centres offer a range of services to the general public, including those with memory loss, their carers, family and friends.

COVID-19 Centrelink Self-Help Resources

Economic Justice Australia have a series of online self-help resources to assist you deal with Centrelink during COVID-19

Disability Shared and Supported Living

Find a place to live, and live the life you want. We partner with you to ensure you live as independently and as well as you can.

Disability Employment Service

Atwork Australia are your Job Coach, your advocate and your partner as you find the right job for you. We have great flexibility in how we work together, including the ability to meet virtually and paperless documentation, all to make your job hunt as simple as possible for you.

Carer Support

Carers Tasmania provides many services to support carers including educational workshops, peer support, social gathering, individual support, information and advice.

NDIS Support

At Langford we believe everybody has the ability to succeed and we offer support to individuals with disability or mental illness to navigate their NDIS Plan

Disability Support Services

We provide a specialised, community based organisation providing a range of services for people with disabilities.

NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention

Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) works with children aged 0-6 by supporting families to help their children develop the skills they need to participate in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their life.

Autism Support

Giant Steps Tasmania is a not for profit, independent, specialist school and therapy center (K-12) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and a community and access support group for adult aged clients.

Disability Support Programs

"Family Planning Tasmania (FPT) provides education and advocacy for people living with a disability

Deafness and Auslan Support

Expression Australia provides services for both the deaf and those hard of hearing. We provide Auslan classes as well as support and services for NDIS clients.

Out of Home Care Support

Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with disability, young people and children in Out Of Home Care, their families and communities. We're people who care.

Disability Support and Accommodation

Eskleigh Home and the Group Homes provide support and accommodation for clients with a disability caused by a brain injury.

Wynyard Adult Day Centre

The Wynyard Adult Day Centre provides day centre services for aged, younger disabled and their carers and people from special needs groups.

Support for Children with Disability

The Association for Children with Disability (Tas) or ACD as we are widely known, is a not for profit family organisation that provides information, case coordination, advocacy, training and education and parent and carer support for Tasmanian families of people with disability.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a voluntary organisation, delivering meals to all people of all ages, who, through sickness, age and/or disability, cannot reasonably get a meal for themselves and who wish to remain with dignity and independence in their own homes.

Disability Employment Service

We are excited to be offering disability employment services in the Devonport, Launceston and Hobart areas, where we have committed local people who are dedicated to the community.

Disability Employment Support

Joblife Employment provides highly-personalised support for people with a disability, or people with an injury, looking for work or returning to work. Our specially trained employment consultants are skilled in helping job seekers find enjoyable, sustainable work and finding employers great candidates.

Latrobe Adult Day Centre

The Latrobe Adult Day Centre provides day centre services for aged, younger disabled and their carers and people from special needs groups.

Creative Exchange

**COVID-19 Update: All workshops are on hold and the Kickstart Arts Centre is closed until COVID-19 situation has passed.**
The Kickstart Arts’ Creative Exchange is our flagship workshop program available for all members of the community to access, including one-off workshops, short courses and ongoing classes such as yoga.

Domestic Assistance

We can help with house cleaning, vacuuming, bathrooms, washing and ironing. We can also shop for food, prepare appetizing and nutritious meals.

Home Library Service

Libraries Tasmania Home Library Service Volunteers deliver library material to people who cannot easily get to a library themselves.

Independent Living Program

The Nexus Independent Living Program (NILP) is a tailored support program to allow you to move out of home into your own single unit.

My Pathway – Disability Employment Service

My Pathwa provides support to people with differing abilities, injury or a health condition as a registered Disability Employment Services (DES) provider.

Disability Advocacy

Speak Out Advocacy is a state-wide, independent, non-government organisation that aims to develop a respectful and inclusive community by promoting and defending the rights of people with disability.

Spinal cord injury and physical disability support

We support people with spinal cord injury and physical disability.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels provides a range of healthy and nutritious frozen and fresh meals delivered to your door.

Children’s Therapy Centre

**COVID-19 update - We offer an online service via zoom, skype or over the phone**
We support children and youth across a range of ages and disabilities, at home, school and in the community.

All abilities Sailing

We provide a safe and friendly environment where people of all abilities can participate in the sport of sailing.

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres (CRCCs) facilitate access to information, respite care and other support appropriate to carers’ needs and circumstances, and the needs of the people they care for.

Central Coast Adult Day Centre

The Central Coast Adult Day Centre provides day centre services for aged, younger disabled and their carers and people from special needs groups.

Early Childhood Intervention Service

We support children with a disability or developmental delay from birth to school entry, and their families.

Disability Advocacy

​​Citizen Advocacy Launceston focuses on people with intellectual disabilities who may be neglected, vulnerable, lonely and in need of someone to speak up and represent their interests.

Christian Fellowship together with people with disabilities

We provide Christian fellowship together with people with disabilities through branch activities, holidays and day trips where we foster and encourage full acceptance and integration of people with disabilities.

Disability Sport and Recreation

We provide people with physical disability the opportunity to participate in sport and recreation at a social, national or international level.

Employment Services

We are one of Australia’s largest disability employment service providers and a registered training organisation. We help you find and keep meaningful work.

Service Tasmania

Government services portal for Tasmanians including Commonwealth, State and Local Government services.

Accommodation Services

Nexus has a number of homes where you can live independently or share with others.

Autism Support

We are committed to improving the lives of adults and children on the autism spectrum, their families, and carers; and to improve community awareness, acceptance, and understanding of autism.

NDIS Local Area Coordination

Mission Australia's NDIS Local Area Coordination Service helps people with disability to understand and access the NDIS, and create, implement and review their NDIS support plan. At the same time, we also work with local people and groups to build communities that are more welcoming and inclusive so that everyone, regardless of their NDIS eligibility, can benefit.

Outreach Advocacy

** COVID-19 Update - We can help you anywhere in Tasmania through our outreach services. Click for further details **
Advocacy is about supporting you to speak up, have your say and to make sure that your rights are protected. We can help you understand your options, make decisions and access or work with services.

Wheelie Good Guide

Your gateway to accessible venues in Tasmania.

Meal Preparation

Whether you need shopping or a full weekly menu of nutritious meals that make your soul sing prepared for you, Community Care TASMANIA can provide you with what you need and just the way you like it.

Second Hand Equipment

The people listed on our Second Hand Equipment page on our website have second hand equipment for sale.

PlayConnect Playgroups online

PlayConnect Playgroups are designed for families with children aged 0-6 years who have needs associated with having an Autism Spectrum Disorder or developmental delays in communication, behaviour or social skills. We have a private Facebook group for each region of Tasmania.

Supported Independent Living

Whether in your own home or one managed by Able, we support people with a disability to live as independently as possible.

Respite Program

Respite care is short-term care available to a person and their care giver. Respite care provides help for carers so that they can take part in everyday activities or go on holidays while ensuring that the person receiving care is looked after, and given a break to recharge their batteries.

Metro Tasmania

Metro is the largest passenger transport company in Tasmania and we are proud to operate bus services connecting people and communities in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.

Brain Injury Peak Body

The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT) is the peak body for people living with or affected by brain injury in Tasmania.

Companionship and Social Support

Having good social connections is essential for all aspects of your health, especially as you age. We support you to improve your social connections and connect with your community for your wellbeing.

Home and Community Care

Services provided to young people with a disability

Disability and Aged Support

Family Based Care provides support for people with a disability, the frail aged, and their carers.​​​​​

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House

Professional and friendly support services and groups of many kinds are available here at Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House for those living locally in the Tamar Valley of Tasmania.

My Time Away

My Time away offers a variety of fun flexible respite and social activity options.

All Abilities Playground

**COVID-19 Update - currently closed in line with government restrictions**
We offer an All Abilities playground, please come and enjoy.

Government Subsidised Home Support

Community Care TASMANIA provide a number of government subsidised home supports across Tasmania.

Pinky Community Support

Affordable transport, inhome help, gardening and social outings for females and lgtbiqp.

Disability Support Programs

Family Planning Tasmania (FPT) provides education and advocacy for people living with a disability.

Elder Abuse Helpline

**COVID-19 Update - the Helpline service is unchanged - we are here 9am-5pm Mon-Friday, except public holidays**

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, the Helpline can provide you with information and support on actions you can take to prevent and respond to the abuse.

Deloraine House

At Deloraine House you can access a range of low cost activities and programs and get referrals to other services.
** We are remaining open for Emergency Food relief, Free shared produce from our Community Garden and Nils loan applications. **

Disability Support

We provide care support services and accommodation to Tasmanian people living with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Disability Services

Aurora Disability provides vocational training, basic education, learning and life skills for people with disabilities. We also provide respite for families and carers.

Intellectual disability psychiatry clinic

Monthly clinics alternating between Launceston and Hobart by Dr Peter Wurth, psychiatrist visiting from Sydney.

Specialist Employment Services

Maxima provides specialised support and assistance to anyone living with a disability, injury or health condition to help them prepare for, find and maintain employment.

Work Experience Support

Hamlet is a registered charity that offers training and work experience opportunities to people in our community who face significant barriers to employment in order to help them find work.

Deloraine Day Centre

Deloraine Day Centre provides day centre services for aged, younger disabled and their carers and people from special needs groups.

Bus Outings

Our Out and About Bus Outings provide opportunities for people to engage with their communities whilst building friendships and having fun.

Disability Employment Support

This is a free service for job seekers with disability, injury or health condition who require supportive and personalised assistance to get in to work.

Social Support Groups

Dementia Australia run social support groups in locations across Tasmania.

Equipment and Resources Grants

We support kids to gain mobility, to get out and about in the community, to communicate, achieve independence and increase their self-esteem. We make sure the kids who miss out, can always join in.

NDIS Early Childhood Early Partner

**COVID-19 Update - Office meetings via appointment 1800 290 555, or happy to communicate by phone or email**

Supporting children aged 0 – 6 and their families, we tailor the supports to the child’s individual needs and circumstances. We provide information to connect to appropriate supports, provide short term intervention, help with NDIS access and work with you to develop an NDIS plan.

Housing Peak Body

We work to ensure that low-income and disadvantaged people in Tasmania have access to housing that is affordable, safe, secure and appropriate to their needs.

Disability NDIS Services

Anglicare has one of the broadest ranges of NDIS disability supports of any provider in Tasmania. Our friendly team will help you choose what's best for you.

Supported Employment

**COVID-19 Update - Please note: due to the coronavirus we are having to make some changes at this time. Please check our website or call us for more information.
We are an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity, life experience, motivation, a positive attitude and a sense of creativity.

Mersey Community Care Association

Our Vision is Independent Inclusive Living, Our Mission is to provide services to assist aged and disabled consumers to live independently and to participate in their community.

Supported Independent Living

Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides a home environment for people living with a disability and provides support dependent on individual needs.

Spring Cleaning Program

This program provides annual spring cleaning style services to eligible clients.

Visiting Service Providers

In-House Visiting Service Providers taking appointments at the Community House.

Disability Support

St Giles is a dynamic, multi-faceted organisation that supports people with a wide range of needs.

Preparing for Emergencies

Red Cross has a wide range of resources to help older people, people with disabilities, people who have just moved, psychological first aid and lots more.

Support Coordination

Nexus has specialist case managers who can help you manage your NDIS package as well as connecting with services that best meet your needs.

2 day Easy English training

Learn to write clearly for the 44% of the adult Australian population who do not have the literacy to manage a range of day to day reading tasks.

Disability Employment Service

This service helps people with disability, injury or a health condition to find a job, and then we continue this support while they transition to ongoing employment. We also support their employers with training, and assistance to access a range of other supports. These supports can include wage subsidies and financial assistance to help with costs of modifying the workplace or purchasing adaptive technologies, or interpreting services.