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.

Links to services

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....

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Carer gateway

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

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Policies and programs

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

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Neighbourhood Houses Program

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

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Disability Services Policy and Programs

More information about Disability Services Policy and Programs...

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