Agency Disability Action Plans The Tasmanian Disability Framework for Action (DFA) requires each government agency to prepare a Disability Action Plan which sets out how the needs of people with disability will be considered in the design and delivery of agency policies, programs, services and facilities. Links to available action plans are provided via this site
Australian Disability Enterprises National database of businesses that come under the Australian Government (FaHCSIA) sponsored Australian Disability Enterprises umbrella. These commercial enterprises provide employment opportunities for people with disability. They operate across a wide range of industries - from design, printing and packaging, to manufacturing, laundry and landscaping. (Search is set to show Tasmanian businesses)
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres are information centres for older people, people with disabilities, and those who provide care and services. They provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally or interstate
Companion Card (Tasmania) Details of the Companion Card, available to people who require a permanent carer, which allows the carer access to many community events and entertainments for free. Registration details are provided
Guardianship and Administration Board The Guardianship and Administration Board is an independent statutory Board with the power to make decisions affecting the lives and property of people with decision making disabilities
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program Details of the program providing funding to both the government and non-government sectors to enable them to deliver a range of community care services. The objective of the program is to enhance the independence of the frail aged and younger people with disabilities, and to avoid their premature admission to long term residential care
Innovation Fund (Australian Government) The Innovation Fund is a component of the Australian Government's Job Services Australia. It is designed to to address the needs of the most disadvantaged job seekers through the funding of projects that foster innovative solutions to overcoming barriers to employment. Guidelines, forms and key dates are available
JobAccess Australian Government initiative providing advice, information and support for job seekers with a disability and for employers who are interested in employing, or currently employing, people with a disability
Kentish Council: Social Inclusion Window Label Details an initiative by the Kentish Social Inclusion Action Group to encourage acceptance and equity in the community through the display of a social inclusion label in local business windows. Includes a link to a printable application form
Kingborough disability access Information on disability access in the Kingborough municipality, including access maps, beach wheelchair information, action plan, and advisory body
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) NDIS will be aimed at those who are most in need, providing long term, high quality support for around 410,000 people who have a permanent disability that significantly affects their communication, mobility, self-care or self-management. Includes link to a have your say forum
Office of the Public Guardian Information on the functions of the Public Guardian's Office, which promotes, speaks for and protects the rights and interests of people with disabilities. Includes information on enduring guardianship, and enduring powers of attorney
