The Premier Lara Giddings, and the Minister for Human Services, Cassy O’Connor MP released the Review of the Provision of Equipment and Assistive Technology in Tasmania on 21 February 2011. The Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has undertaken a review of the current provision of equipment and assistive technology in Tasmania in order to determine a preferred model that will provide effective and efficient provision of equipment to:
- people with disabilities across their lifespan (including younger people with complex needs from acquired disabilities)
- the frail aged who may live either at home independently or with their carers
- people who require equipment in order to facilitate timely discharge from hospital.
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If you have any questions about this review, please email disandcommservices@dhhs.tas.gov.au or phone (03) 6233 9448
The Disability Policy and Research Working Group
The Disability Policy and Research Working Group (DPRWG) is a standing committee of the Community and Disability Services Ministers' Advisory Council (CDSMAC).
The DPRWG comprises members from all jurisdictions' government disability agencies. It is responsible for managing the reform activities that take place under the National Disability Agreement between the Commonwealth and state/territory governments.
The National Disability Agreement sets out initial priorities for reform which will put in place some of the key elements needed to drive national improvements. One priority is the Access to Aids and Equipment - consistent access to aids and equipment by the end of 2012.
Core List of Equipment
As a result of this priority a core list of equipment has been developed which outlines the aids and equipment available through each jurisdiction, and is available here.
Moving Interstate Fact Sheet
To assist people moving interstate a fact sheet has been developed. Click here to view this document. More informaiton on the Disability Policy and Research working group can be found here.