Communities - People with disability

The Department of Communities Tasmania works with other government agencies on disability related programs, policy and legislative initiatives as well as delivering specialist disability services throughout the State.

National Disability Insurance Scheme

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....

Carer gateway

Resources and information for carers (links to external website)...

Policies and programs

Find out about the policies and programs that support and recognise the rights of people with disability in Tasmania...

Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Service

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

Neighbourhood Houses program

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

Disability Services

More information about Disability and Community Services...