Medical aids and equipment (TasEquip)

Tasmanian Government

Physical symptoms and side effects

What the service does

TasEquip helps people in Tasmania access assistive equipment that supports everyday activities, safe living at home and returning home after a hospital stay. Equipment may include mobility aids, seating, communication equipment and other items that help people with daily tasks. Equipment must be prescribed by a trained health professional and certain criteria apply. Fees may apply for equipment loans and some repairs.

Key details

Operating hours

Mon–Thu 8am–4pm

Delivery methods

Face to face
Phone
Online

Cost

A fee may apply for some services

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Service for people in TAS who meet certain criteria

Accessibility

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Language and community

Offer in-language support

Translated information

Language supported other than English

  • Turkish
  • Urdu
  • Greek
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Bahasa Indonesian
  • Serbian
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Thai
  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese
  • Arabic
  • Vietnamese
  • Korean
  • Nepali
  • Farsi
  • Filipino/Tagalog
  • Other

Community and identity

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Cancers supported

Cancer type

All cancers

Cancer stage

All stages