Disability and Community Services

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for Australians living with a disability, their families and carers. The NDIS will help people with disability achieve their goals. This may include greater independence, community involvement, employment and improved wellbeing....

The government funds a number of organisations that provide support, counselling and information to women, men and children......

The Gambling Support Program (GSP) provides a public health response to the risks and harms of gambling, through community education......

Neighbourhood Houses provides services such as playgroup and child minding facilities, craft courses, social meeting points and a range of programs......

Preventing elder abuse is a community responsibility that demands all areas of society actively address its causes and reduce its harmful effects...

A community service providing comprehensive diagnostic assessments for children and young people suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder...

More information about Disability and Community Services...

This new Strategy aims to ensure that the Tasmanian community understands and recognises elder abuse, and as a community, is committed to responding to and preventing the abuse of older Tasmanians....