The Commission was established in 1986 as an independent statutory organisation reporting to the Commonwealth Parliament through the Attorney-General. Their vision is human rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday.
Centrelink (Department of Human Services)
Centrelink are responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provide access to social, health and other payments and services. On 26 October 2004, Centrelink was created as part of the Finance and Administration portfolio. The Human Services Legislation Amendment Act 2011 integrated Medicare Australia and Centrelink into the Department of Human Services on 1 July 2011.
Web Address: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/
Also in: Advocacy , Aged Care , Alcohol and Other Drugs , Consumers, Money & Debt , Counselling and support
Abortion
Some women face the situation of having an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy. Abortion refers to the procedure which ends the pregnancy.
Phone: 1800 682 468
Web Address: http://girlsgottaknow.com.au/relationships/sex/abortion/
Link Owner: Girls gotta know
Also in: Abortion , Health & Ageing , Women's services
Abortion/Termination of Pregnancy
Terminating a pregnancy through medical channels is not a crime. Although there is still a stigma attached to abortion, fertility and birth control, Tasmanian legislation validates women’s rights, and the right to choose.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Abortion , Health & Ageing , Healthcare Complaints , Support Services , Women's services
Seeing a Doctor
What if you want to go to the doctor on your own? Information for young people seeking medical advice.
Phone: 1800 682 468
Web Address: http://girlsgottaknow.com.au/extras/general-health/seeing-a-doctor/
Link Owner: Girls gotta know
Also in: Abortion , Health & Ageing , Women's services , Youth services
Office of the Tasmanian Health Complaints Commissioner
Information about the role and complaints handling procedures of the Office of the Health Complaints Commissioner.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Aged Care , Health & Ageing , Healthcare Complaints
Advocacy Tas inc
Advocacy Tas are a community organisation that provides free and independent advocacy services across Tasmania. They exist to support our clients to speak up, have their voice heard and make sure that their rights are protected.
Web Address: http://www.advocacytasmania.org.au/
Also in: Advocacy , Aged Care , Alcohol and Other Drugs , Counselling and support , Services disabled persons
The First Step: The Treating Agency
A consumer’s first point of contact in attempting to resolve a complaint should always be with the authority which provides the service concerned. This applies to both public and private health care providers.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Access to Information , Aged Care , Consumer Law , Discrimination , Health & Ageing
Aged care quality and compliance
Information on the quality and accountability of aged care services including compliance resources and publications, compulsory reporting guidelines for Approved Providers of residential care.
Health Complaints
Health services that can be investigated include public and private nursing homes, hostels or supported accommodation houses, public or private hospitals, alternative health care providers, and any other person or place providing a health service. Find out more about health complaints and investigations.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Aged Care , Health & Ageing , Healthcare Complaints
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