People with disability

The Tasmanian Government is committed to achieve its vision of a Tasmanian society that recognises the rights of people with disability and enables their full participation in the social and economic opportunities provided in this State.

People with a disability not only have the right to access specialist services when needed, but also have the right to expect equitable access to mainstream Government programs, services and facilities. The Disability Framework for Action is a whole-of-Government approach to ensure that all Government agencies implement socially just policies and practices for Tasmanians with disability.

The Principal Liaison Officer- Disability coordinates and supports the division's priorities in relation to people with disabilities and may be contacted by emailing disability@dpac.tas.gov.au or
phoning 6232 7151.

Find out about...

Programs and services

• Companion Card
• Concessions Guide
• Willing and Able Mentoring Program

Providing policy advice to Government

• National Disability Strategy
• National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Disability Framework for Action
  • Agency Disability Action Plans
  • Disability access and inclusion in DPAC
• Premier's Disability Advisory Council
• Minister's Disability Advisory Council

Grants and community engagement

• A Tasmanian Government Framework for Community Engagement

Information and Resources

• Disability - Useful Links
• Carers - Useful Links

Accessing disability services

The Community Development Division works with other government agencies on disability related programs, policy and legislative initiatives. For information on specific disability support services and programs please contact the Department of Health and Human Services website.

Contact details - Principal Liaison Officer

Phone (03) 6232 7151

Email disability@dpac.tas.gov.au

Community Development Division
Phone: 03 6232 7133
Toll-free phone: 1800 204 224
Fax: 03 6233 9421
Email: cdd@dpac.tas.gov.au

View the full contact details for the Community Development Division, including our North and North-West regional offices.

If you are deaf, hearing-impaired or speech-impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service:

• TTY users phone 133 677, then ask for 03 6232 7133
• Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 03 6232 7133
• Internet relay users connect to the NRS www.relayservice.com.au then ask for 03 6232 7133

If you need an interpreter:
13 14 50