| ARTHRITIS TAS
Services provided by Arthritis Tasmania include:
Arthritis Information Service Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (ph 1800 011 041)
Community based Healthy Lifestyle & Self-Management Programs (including Tai Chi for Arthritis; Chair Based Exercise Programs; Warm Water Exercise Programs; and Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs)
Range of Arthritis and Osteoporosis Information Sheets (including information on physical activity and nutrition)
Musculoskeletal Resource Centre (including display and sales of aids for daily living; and books, CDs and DVDs for sale and loan)
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| REGION |
Tasmania |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
127 Argyle St
Hobart Tas 7000 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
GPO Box 1843
Hobart Tas 7001 |
| PHONE |
03 6231 2988
1800 011 041 |
| FAX |
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| EMAIL |
livingwell@arthritistasmania.com.au |
| WEB |
www.arthritistasmania.com.au |
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| AUSTRALIAN PODIATRY ASSOCIATION (TAS)
Podiatrists are highly skilled foot health professionals trained to deal with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. For people with arthritis your podiatrist is qualified to identify and assist you in managing foot pain or concerns which could occur due to your arthritis possibly in combination with other problems such as poor foot biomechanics (structure of the foot), inappropriate footwear, corns / callus or injury. The types of treatment options available include care of skin and nail problems, nail surgery, orthotic therapy and tailored advice on footwear and footcare.
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| REGION |
Tasmania |
| CATEGORY |
Allied Health Professionals |
| ADDRESS |
22 Lantana Avenue
Newstead TAS 7250 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
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| PHONE |
03 6344 2613 |
| FAX |
03 6343 4913 |
| EMAIL |
secretary@taspod.com |
| WEB |
www.taspod.com |
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| INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE (ILC) TAS
Independent Living Centres are information resource centres for assistive technology. Each centre displays a comprehensive range of products and equipment to assist with daily living activities. Everybody is welcome to use the ILC services, including people with disabilities, older people, their carers, parents, advocates and other service providers, health professionals, architects, builders, suppliers, manufacturers and students. You can try out products and equipment and select those most suitable prior to purchase. Please note that we do not sell items, we only display them.
Each centre has a localised products and equipment database to complement the display. The occupational therapists on our info-lines use this database to provide information that is relevant to the individual caller’s needs. You can use our info-line services by phone, fax or email. Most of the ILC services are free to the public.
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| REGION |
Tasmania |
| CATEGORY |
Independence Services |
| ADDRESS |
46 Canning Street
Launceston TAS 7250 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
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| PHONE |
03 6334 5899 |
| FAX |
03 6334 0045 |
| EMAIL |
ilc@ilctas.asn.au |
| WEB |
www.ilctas.asn.au |
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| OT AUSTRALIA TAS
OT AUSTRALIA - Tasmania is the peak body for occupational therapists in Tasmania.
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| REGION |
Tasmania |
| CATEGORY |
Allied Health Professionals |
| ADDRESS |
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| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 3141
West Hobart TAS 7000 |
| PHONE |
03 6267 2540 |
| FAX |
03 6267 2540 |
| EMAIL |
info@tasot.asn.au |
| WEB |
www.ausot.com.au |
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| SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRAIA VIC / TAS
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is Australia's peak advisory body on all medical and health issues for active people - from weekend enthusiasts of all ages through to elite level competition. SMA can provide expert information, advice and commentary on a diverse range of issues. These range from government policy and funding for Sports Medicine and community activity through to sports health, gender equity, participation of the aged in sport, safe sport for children, to drugs in sport problems. Much practical advice about safe activity for people with chronic disease or injury concerns can be found on the website at www.sma.org.au/information/resources.asp.
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| REGION |
Victoria
Tasmania |
| CATEGORY |
Sports Medicine |
| ADDRESS |
Sports House
375 Albert Road
South Melbourne VIC 3205 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
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| PHONE |
03 9674 8777 |
| FAX |
03 9674 8799 |
| EMAIL |
general@vic.sma.org.au |
| WEB |
www.smavic.org |
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