Advocacy Tasmania is a non-profit, non-government advocacy and rights information service statewide for Tasmanians who use alcohol, drugs, tobacco or prescription medication. 100% client directed, Advocacy Tasmania helps people understand and exercise their rights and enable their clients to decide what kind of support they want. Every part of Advocacy Tasmania’s service is confidential, independent, professional, and free.
Advocacy Tasmania can:
- Help clients access detoxification, rehabilitation, counselling and mental health support
- Enable clients to provide feedback and raise concerns about services attended
- Provide information about pain management options
- Appeal decisions by the Pharmaceutical Services Branch
- Connect clients with other services such as NDIS, Housing, or employment services
- Talk to GPs or pharmacists on their client’s behalf.
Visit the Advocacy Tasmania website.