Tasmania

Palliative care resources for people in Tasmania

Use these links to find practical support or services in Tasmania (TAS), or to put you in touch with support groups.

Find a provider: If you have already been assessed and are ready to find a suitable local service provider

Health Complaints Commissioner. Freecall: 1800 001 170
Tasmanian Government Service Finder
GP helpline: For after-hours medical advice when you cannot access your usual general practitioner Tel: 1800 022 222
healthdirect National Health Service Directory

Carer Gateway
Infoxchange Service Seeker
Kids Helpline: Free support and counselling to talk through problems for people aged 5-25 Tel: 1800 55 1800
Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania.
Lifeline: For crisis support and suicide prevention Tel: 13 11 14
MensLine Australia: Free telephone and online counselling service for Australian men Tel: 1300 789 978
Advance Care Planning Australia: Information on advance care planning
Office of the Public Guardian

Department of Health Medical aids and equipment. Tel: 1300 827 378
Payment funds for essential medical equipment (e.g., for a dialysis machine or an oxygen concentrator)

The Commonwealth Government funds a range of services for older Australians. You can find details at the My Aged Care website
Commonwealth Home Support Programme: If you want to stay in your own home, but need some help with daily tasks, or require entry level care
Home modification: Better Health Channel provides a checklist for use when considering home modifications
Independent Living Centre Tasmania
Meals on Wheels
The Australian government My Aged Care website: Find out which services are available and how to access them

Complaintline: For guidance on how to make a complain about health practitioners
The Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission site: For guidance on how to lodge a complaint or raise a concern, with a complaint lodgement form

Last updated 15 July 2024