State/Territory Disability and Related Organisations

Tasmania

ACROD Tasmania
ACROD represents organisations providing services to people with disabilities. Its statement of purpose is that its members develop quality services and life opportunities for Australians with disabilities.

McDougall Building
Ellerslie Road
BATTERY POINT TAS 7004
Ph: (03) 6223 6086
Fax (03) 6223 7290
Email: mreynolds@acrod.org.au
Web: www.acrod.org.au/divisions/tas/

Advocacy Tasmania
Advocacy Tasmania Inc. is an independent, non-government organisation that has provided advocacy services across Tasmania to older people, and people with disabilities, since 1990. The organisation works to protect and promote the rights and interests of its clients. Older people and people with disabilities, their carers and relatives are provided with a free, statewide, and confidential advocacy service.

Suite 6, 236 Sandy Bay Road
SANDY BAY 7005 TAS
Ph: 03 6224 2240 Clients free call: 1800 700 600 (also for TTY)
Fax: 03 6224 2411
Email: advocacy@advocacytasmania.com.au
Web: www.advocacytasmania.com.au

Aged and Disability Care Information Service
The Aged and Disability Care Information Service (ADCIS) is a non-government organisation established in 1989. The role of ADCIS is to publish the ADCIS Directory; to give service providers and health professionals, or anyone in the community seeking information for themselves or someone they know access to details about a broad range of services and organisations in Tasmania.

181 Elizabeth Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: 03 6234 7448
Fax 03 6234 7449
Email: directory@adcis.org.au
Web: www.adcis.org.au

Anglicare Tasmania
Our priority is to respond to Tasmanians living in poverty and crisis through our accommodation, counselling and employment services. We also address the causes of poverty and injustice through research, lobbying and public debate. Provides a range of services for people with disabilities including: Anglicare Tasmania Acquired Injury Support Service (ATAISS); Independent Living Program; Shared Homes Program.

GPO Box 1620
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: (03) 6234 3510 or Toll-free: 1800 24 32 32
Toll-free fax: 1800 24 01 01
Email: l.silk@anglicare-tas.org.au
Web: www.anglicare-tas.org.au

Arthritis Tasmania
Arthritis Tasmania (formerly known as Rheumatism and Arthritis Foundation Tasmania - RAFT) was established in 1978. Arthritis Tasmania plays a vital role in the lives of those affected by arthritis by providing support, educational services, management information and as part of a national body, promoting and funding research that we hope will find a cure.

30/9 McDougall Building
Ellerslie Road
BATTERY POINT TAS 7004
Ph:03 62 244755 Arthritis InfoLine: 1300 650 647
Fax: 03 62 237318
Email: hobart@arthritistasmania.com.au
Web: www.arthritistasmania.com.au

Arts R Access (Tasmania)
Arts R Access is the statewide body in Tasmania with responsibility for information exchange, lobbying and policy development in the arts/disabilities area.

Unit 1 / 303 Main Rd
GLENORCHY TAS 7010
Ph: 03 6228 6394
Email: coord@dadaanat.net.au

Association for Children with Disability (Tas) Inc
The Association for Children with Disability
(Tas.) Inc. (ACD) is a state-wide organisation providing information, advocacy, and support for Tasmanian families of a child/children with disability. We support choice of, access to and equity of services for all Tasmanian families irrespective of the geographical location in which they live.

GPO Box 730
HOBART 7001 TAS
Ph: 03 6231 2466 or freecall 1800 244 742
Fax: 03 6231 0833
Email: acdtas@keypoint.com.au
Web: www.key.org.au/acdtas/

Asthma Foundation of Tasmania
The Asthma Foundation of Tasmania is a community funded, not for profit organization, that provides services to people with asthma, their families and carers. These services include Education programs to help people manage their asthma so they can live life to the fullest. The Asthma Foundation also funds research into asthma to improve our understanding of asthma and hopefully find a cure.

McDougall Building
5/9 Ellerslie Road
BATTERY POINT TAS 7004
Ph: 03 6223 7725
Fax: 03 6224 2509
Email: asthmatas@bigpond.com
Web: www.asthmatas.org.au

Aurora Disability Services
A self-funded organisation which provides a variety of services for people with a wide range of disabilities. Services include vocational training, basic computer training, adult literacy, training in independent living skills, social, sporting and recreational activities, advocacy, transport, and respite for families and carers.

15 Mill Lane
GLENORCHY 7010 TAS
Ph: 03 6273 0916

Australian Huntington Disease Association (Tas) Inc
The Association provides support services to families living with Huntington's Disease (HD) in Tasmania.

PO Box 1168
BURNIE TAS 7320
Ph/Fax: 03 6431 3403
Email: tasahda@telstra.easymail.com.au

Autism Tasmania
The purposes of the Autism Council of Australia Ltd and its State and Territory branches are to work to alleviate the deleterious effects of Autism Spectrum Disorders and enhance the support and quality of life of people who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and carers.

Ph: 03 63 443 261
Email: autism@autismtas.org.au
Web: www.autismaus.com.au

Brain Foundation Tasmania
The service objectives of the Brain Foundation Tasmania are to support neurological research, to provide stroke and migraine information and support programs, to encourage independent living and decrease the isolation experienced by those affected through the Volunteer Support Scheme and to complement and bridge gaps in existing rehabilitation and support services.

250 Murray Street
NORTH HOBART TAS 7002
Ph: 03 6231 4424
Fax: 03 6234 3442
Email: connie@brainaustralia.org.au
Web: www.brainaustralia.org.au

Brain Injury Association of Tasmania
The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT) is a non-government, state-wide organisation that has a range of members. BIAT promotes community awareness and understanding of ABI, in terms of both prevention and the impact of brain injury on the lives of individuals, families and the broader community, through training, resources and educational programs.

PO Box 702
MOONAH TAS 7009
Ph: (03) 6278 7299
Fax: (03) 6228 0855
Email: enquiries@biat.org.au
Web: www.biat.org.au

Cancer Council Tasmania
The Cancer Council Tasmania is a community organisation concerned with all aspects of cancer control. Our mission is to minimise the impact of cancer on all Tasmanians.

184 Collins Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: (03) 6233 2030 or 131120
Fax: (03) 6233 2123
Email: infotas@cancertas.org.au
Web: www.cancertas.org.au

Carers Association of Tasmania
The Carers Association is a non-government, non-profit organization. The Carers Association endeavours to promote the roles and interests of Carers at all levels of the Tasmanian community to enhance their quality of life.

181 Elizabeth Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: (03) 6231 5507
Fax: (03) 6236 9236
Email: catinc@carerstas.org
Web: www.carerstas.org

Continence Foundation of Australia (Tasmania)
The Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA) is a not-for-profit national organisation with branches or representatives in each State and Territory. Its membership is made up of people with incontinence problems, plus nurses, physiotherapists and other health professionals and doctors who work in this area of health.

Statewide Continence Service
Upper Statton Building Repatriation Centre
90 Davey Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: 03 6222 7303
Fax: 03 6223 7813
Email: tess.steel@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Web: www.continence.org.au

Cerebral Palsy Association of Tasmania
Cerebral Palsy Tasmania was established in 1963 by families and friends of children with cerebral palsy. The organisation was originally called the Spastic Children's Treatment Fund Committee. Over the years, the organisation has grown and changed, reflecting the positive contribution made by people with a disability while remaining responsive to their needs.

PO Box 719
MOONAH TAS 7009
Ph: 03 6228 4488
Fax: 03 6228 4564
Email: info@cerebralpalsytas.org.au
Web: www.cerebralpalsytas.org.au

Cosmos Recreation Services
A community organisation which assists people with an intellectual disability to participate in recreation and leisure activities. Cosmos aims to promote self-determination by supporting informed choice.

52 New Town Road
NEW TOWN TAS 7008
Ph: (03) 62286394
Fax: (03) 62281782
Email: info@cosmos.org.au
Web: www.cosmos.org.au

Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania Inc
Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania Inc. is an incorporated entity that is associated with the national organization Cystic Fibrosis Australia (CFA). We are a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1995, to support and assist Tasmanian people affected by CF.

PO Box 245
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: (03) 6344 2855
Fax: (03) 6334 2866
Email: mark@cftas.org.au
Web: www.cftas.org.au

Dementia and Alzheimer's Association (Tasmania) Inc.
The Dementia & Alzheimer's Association Tasmania Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people living with Dementia, their families and caregivers. It operates as an information, education, counselling and referral service for people living with Dementia, their families and caregivers. It works closely with government policy makers and advocates on behalf of people affected by Dementia.

GPO Box 1606
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: (03) 62 789 897
Fax: (03) 62 789 878
Email: info@alztas.asn.au
Web: http://alztas.webcentral.com.au

Diabetes Australia - Tasmania
Diabetes Australia - Tasmania is a registered charity and community based support organisation which has worked for all people with diabetes and their families since 1955.

GPO Box 827
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: (03) 6234 5223
Fax: (03) 6234 5828
Email: mail@datas.org.au
Web: www.datas.org.au

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Support Group of Tasmania
The Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Support Group of Tasmania has been formed to provide support for recovering and recovered patients of GBS and CIDP, to assist their families and friends and the general community in understanding the conditions and their effects. The GBS Support Group Of Tasmania is a non-profit organisation and is registered as a charitable institution.

PO Box 393
DEVONPORT TAS 7310
Ph: 0418 130 533
Email: john@gbstasmania.asn.au
Web: http://gbstasmania.asn.au

Haemophilia Foundation Tasmania (HFT)
Haemophilia Foundation Australia (HFA) represents people and their families with haemophilia, von Willebrand disorder, other related bleeding disorders and for those infected with blood borne viruses which have occurred through the use of blood products necessary for their treatment.

Ph: 1800 807 173
Web: www.haemophilia.org.au

Headway Support Services (HSS)
Headway Support Services (HSS) Inc. is a direct community based rehabilitation service for people with disabilities, specialising in working with people with acquired brain injury (ABI), their families and social networks.

64 Burnett Street
NORTH HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: 1300 138 296
Fax: 03 6234 7565
Email: hssinc@hss.org.au
Web: www.hss.org.au

Hear a Book Service
Hear a Book Service is a non - profit organisation based in Hobart serving people with Print Disabilities throughout Australia and New Zealand. There are over 11,200 books on the catalogue which have been recorded by volunteers in their own homes and distributed through Public Libraries in Australia and New Zealand.

PO Box 229
NORTH HOBART TAS 7002
Ph: 03 62341101
Fax 03 62342382
Web: www.hearabook.org.au

Heart Foundation-Tasmania Division
The Heart Foundation is an independent Australia-wide, non-profit health organization. Its purpose is to improve the heart health of Australians and to reduce disability and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease by: promoting and conducting research; conducting education and other programs.

GPO Box 1312
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: (03) 6224 2722
Fax: (03) 6224 2884
Email: TAS@heartfoundation.com.au
Web: www.heartfoundation.com.au

Kalista
Kalista offers a wide range of services for people with an intellectual disability or acquired brain injury.

27 Bristol Road
CLAREMONT TAS 7011
Ph: 03 6249 4677
Fax: 03 6249 5166
Email: enquiries@kalista.com.au

King Island Supporting Disabilities (KISD)
The purpose of the King Island Supporting Disabilities group is to work towards meeting the needs of residents with disabilities, carers and families of King Island.

PO Box 75
KING ISLAND TAS 7256
Ph: 03 6462 1837

Lupus Association of Tasmania
The Lupus Association of Tasmania is a self-funded non-profit organization served by volunteers. We are committed to understanding and supporting people with Lupus and related auto-immune diseases (including Sjögren's Syndrome) in the following ways:- educating and informing patients and their families; providing support in the form of encouragement and service; promoting and supporting research designed to discover the cause of, and a cure for, lupus and related auto-immune diseases.

PO Box 639
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Email: lupustas@bigpond.net.au
Web: http://users.bigpond.net.au/lupustas/

Motor Neurone Disease Association Of Tasmania Inc
The Motor Neurone Disease Association of Australia (MNDAA) is the peak body for MND Associations in Australia. Members of the Association are the MND Associations in each State. The mission of MNDAA is to optimise quality of life for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

PO Box 379
SANDY BAY TAS 7006
Ph: 0500 827 663
Fax: (03) 6231 5319
Email: kevin.anderson@bigpond.com

MS Society of Tasmania
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Tasmania is committed to reducing the impact of multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases on individuals, families and carers/support people and to finding a cure.

15 Princes Street
SANDY BAY TAS 7005
Ph: (03) 6224 4111
Fax: (03) 6224 4222
Email: aboutus@mstas.org.au
Web: www.msaustralia.org.au/tas/index.htm

Paraplegic & Quadriplegic Association of Tasmania Inc
The Paraplegic & Quadriplegic Association of Tasmania promotes the welfare and interests of people with paraplegia or quadriplegia, and assists members of this group, as well as people with other disabilities, to retain their independence and individuality. Provides a range of services including: Medical Equipment Supply Service; prevention & awareness program; Information & referral; Peer support & advocacy; Tourism database of accessible venues throughout Tasmania.

PO Box 1528
GLENORCHY TAS 7010
Ph: 03 6272 8816
Fax: 03 6272 8511
Email: info@paraquadtas.org.au
Web: www.paraquadtas.org.au

Parkinson's Tasmania Inc.
Parkinson's Australia Inc. was established in 1987 as the National Australian Parkinson's Association (NAPA) to co-ordinate the activities of the various state PD organisations in the areas of: publishing; lobbying the federal Government on issues of concern to Australian Parkinsonians; fund raising; and promotion of awareness of the issues confronting Australia's Parkinsonians.

17 St Helen St
LINDISFARNE TAS 7015
Ph: (03) 6243 6510 or Freecall: 1800 644 189
Fax: (03) 6243 6510
Email: pdtas@netspace.net.au

Post Polio Network of Tasmania
The Post Polio Network - Tasmania Inc. was established in May 1998 when a need was seen for a state-wide polio network similar to those established in other states of Australia. The Network was established with the aim of providing relevant and accessible information, referral and support services to people who have had polio, their families, carers and advocates.

PO Box 84
LEGANA TAS 7277
Ph: (03) 63302961
Fax: (03) 63302901
Email: polio.tas@microtech.com.au
Web: www.hotkey.net.au/~polio.tas/

Riding for the Disabled Association
Riding for the Disabled Association is a voluntary, not for profit, organisation which provides riding instruction and other activities associated with riding and harness driving for people with disabilities.

PO Box 99
BATTERY POINT TAS 7004
Ph: 03 6224 9497
Email: peter-brown@bigpond.com
Web: www.rda.org.au

Royal Guide Dogs Association of Tasmania (RGDAT)
Royal Guide Dogs Association of Tasmania (RGDAT) is able to assist people to meet the difficulties and challenges associated with blindness and vision impairment through the delivery of quality training programs. Our aim is to provide people who are blind or vision impaired, with skills and strategies that are essential for safe, independent and effective functioning. As well as guide dog services, we provide a full range of assessment, training and equipment services in orientation and mobility, occupational therapy, assistive technology and low vision.

PO Box 82
NORTH HOBART TAS 7002
Ph: 03 6232 1222
Fax: 03 6232 1221
Email: pam@guidedogstas.com.au
Web: www.guidedogstas.com.au

Speak Out Association of Tasmania
The Speak Out Association of Tasmania provides one on one support with advocacy and self-advocacy for people with disabilities. Also provides information and support.

18 Goulburn Street
HOBART 7000 TAS
Ph: 03 6231 2344
Fax: 03 6231 2207
Email: admin@speakoutadvocacy.org

Spina Bifida Association of Tasmania
The Australian Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association (ASBHA) is the peak body representing the interests of people with spina bifida, their families and carers with the goal of improving lives and communities.

PO Box 369
ROSNY PARK TAS 7018
Email: lenbyrne@bigpond.com

TADTAS (formerly Technical Aid to the Disabled - Tasmania Inc.)
A non-profit, voluntary co-operative which specialises in the design, production and installation of non-standard aids not available on the market, and the adaptation of existing aids for people with disabilities.

PO Box 519
SANDY BAY TAS 7006
Ph: 1300 663 243
Ph: 03 62237794 (Outside Tasmania)
Email: tadtas@netspace.net.au
Web: http://tadtasmania.customer.netspace.net.au/

Tascare Society for Children
Tascare supports children with a disability and their families by: assisting and promoting parent network groups; investigating disability issues and lobbying for change; providing a resource library and materials; seeking and disseminating information about disability issues; providing some financial assistance to help fund the purchase of specialist equipment or meet other necessary expenses.

231 Main Road
DERWENT PARK TAS 7009
Ph: (03) 6272 8265
Fax: (03) 6272 8365
Web: www.tascare.asn.au

Tasmanian Association of Disabled Persons Inc. (TADP)
Tasmanian Association of Disabled Persons Inc. (TADP) is a self-help non-profit service organisation which promotes the rights, dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Assists people with disabilities to participate in community activities without discrimination and to achieve an individual lifestyle of their choice.

20 Creek Road
LENAH VALLEY TAS 7008
Ph: 03 6228 3164

Tasmanian Association For Mental Health
The Tasmanian Association for Mental Health gives information and support. They also have a library and resource centre and can provide information on Tasmanian support groups.

97 Campbell St
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: 1800 808 890 (Freecall)
Ph: 03 6236 9529
Email: tamh@iprimus.com.au

Tasmanian Braille Writers' Association Inc. (TBWA)
Provides books and other information for the blind in Braille. Seeks to assist the social, physical and educational welfare of the blind, and obtain and present a truer knowledge of the needs and capabilities of Braille readers.

PO Box 291
NORTH HOBART TAS 7002
Ph: 03 6231 3202 (Tuesdays)
Email: tasbraille@southcom.com.au

Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis & Related Diseases Inc (TasCAHRD)
The Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases (TasCAHRD) is a community based organisation which aims to reduce the risk and incidence of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases transmission and to support those affected by HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis and Related Diseases. TasCAHRD is Tasmania's primary non-government HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis body.

319 Liverpool St
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: 03 62341242 (General Enquiries)
Ph: 1800 005 900 (Information and Support Line)
Email: mail@tascahrd.org.au
Web: www.tascahrd.org.au

Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS)
The mission of TasCOSS is to represent and uphold the interests of low income and disadvantaged people in Tasmania.

PO Box 1126
SANDY BAY TAS 7006
Ph: (03) 6231 0755
Fax: (03) 6223 6136
Email: admin@tascoss.org.au
Web: www.tascoss.org.au

Tasmanian Council on Intellectual Disability (TCID)
The Tasmanian Council on Intellectual Disability (TCID) aims to address and articulate the needs of family and individuals through the state and lobby to ensure people with an intellectual disability are equal participating members in the community.

PO Box 294
GLENORCHY TAS 7010
Ph: 03 6272 8244
Fax: 03 6273 1468
Email: tcid@southcom.com.au
Web: www.dice.org.au

Tasmanian Council of the Deaf Inc. (TCOD)
The Tasmanian Council of the Deaf is the co-ordinating consumer body for deafness related organisations and individuals, run by deaf people since 1986. The purpose of TCOD is to achieve equal opportunity and full participation in society for people who are Deaf in Tasmania.

59 Cadbury Road
CLAREMONT TAS 7011
Ph: 03 6249 5144
TTY: 03 6249 1174
Fax: 03 6249 8818
Email: deafcommunity@tasdeaf.org.au

Tasmanian Deaf Society
The Tasmanian Deaf Society assists Deaf and Hard of Hearing Tasmanians to be independent, confident and to achieve their goals through the provision of services that are responsive to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Tasmanians.

59 Cadbury Road
CLAREMONT TAS 7011
Ph: 03 6249 5144
TTY: 03 6249 1174
Fax: 03 6249 8818
Email: admin@tasdeaf.org.au
Web: www.tasdeaf.org.au

Tasmanian Sport and Recreation Association for People with a Disability (TASRAD)
TASRAD is the peak body in Tasmania for people with disabilities in sport and recreation. TASRAD aims to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and recreation from the grass roots through to elite competition. They are also the Tasmanian coordinators of the Australian Sports Commission's Disability Education Program.

PO Box 324
PROSPECT TAS 7250
Ph: 03 6336 2012
Fax: 03 6336 2014
Email: tasrad@tassie.net.au

Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc
Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc. is a consumer-driven, politically active umbrella organization of individuals and their organizations that advocates for the advancement and full participation in the Tasmanian community of people with disabilities, i.e. intellectual, physical, psychiatric or sensory disabilities and/or any multiples of these. At this time, the organization has approximately 300 members State-wide. Our most significant efforts focus on providing advice, guidance, education and sensitivity training to local councils, groups, industry/business in the context of legislative requirements, as well as information dissemination and communication and systemic advocacy.

20 Creek Road
LENAH VALLEY TAS 7008
Ph: 03 62788023
Fax: 03 62788391
Email: taswdis@southcom.com.au

Tourette Syndrome Association of Tasmania
TSAA is a voluntary and non-profit organisation consisting of people with TS, their families, health and education professionals and other interested and concerned people. The association disseminates educational materials in the fields of health care, education and welfare service, provides telephone counselling and operates support groups. We support parent advocacy and other services to help families cope with problems that may occur with TS.

31 Lanena St
BELLERIVE TAS 7108
Ph: (03) 6244-7052
Email: steve_allie@hotmail.com
Web: www.tourette.org.au

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