Tasmanian Amputee Society Inc

We carry out projects which are of benefit to amputees living with limb difference in Tasmania. Our activities connects amputees in hospitals and rehabilitation centres with trained Peer Support Volunteers. PSVs are individuals who have adapted to limb loss and willingly give their time to support others during their recovery. Speaking to another amputee can help amputees understand the pathways ahead. Our program is designed to match members with someone of a similar age, level of amputation, and gender. We attempt to assist amputees by providing the following services: Providing direct facetoface Peer support to new amputees Assisting amputees to transition into the NDIS support scheme, Aged Care or Tas Health System Promoting cooperation between all organisations and persons engaged in services to amputees The Society liaises with Government Departments and Statutory Agencies on behalf of our people living with limb difference TAS assists in the education of the public on the needs of amputees TAS undertakes and collates research and training in all areas that affect amputees We coordinate the training and rehabilitation of amputees through support services The Society sources or links charitable services which are beneficial to people living with limb difference, their carers of families TAS is a member of the Project Steering Committee for the Amputee Tasmanian Health Department Model of Care