👁️ 2% of NDIS participants — Vision impairment and blindness represent approximately 2% of NDIS participants, with support focused on mobility, independence, and assistive technology.

About Vision Impairment / Blindness

Vision impairment includes low vision through to total blindness, affecting a person's ability to read, navigate environments, recognise faces, and perform daily tasks. The NDIS funds supports that address the functional impact of vision loss, including assistive technology, orientation and mobility training, daily living skills, and community access support.

Key NDIS supports for vision impairment

Essential NDIS supports for vision impairment include assistive technology (screen readers, magnifiers, smart devices, white canes, guide dog support), occupational therapy for daily living skills and home setup, orientation and mobility training, support workers for community access, and transport assistance for independent travel.

Assistive technology Occupational therapy Support worker Transport Support coordination

Vision Impairment providers in TAS North (98)

HF
Health First LauncestonNDIS Registered
1/7 High St, East Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (328 reviews)
(03) 6331 3811  Visit website →
ST
Service Tasmania - LauncestonNDIS Registered
18 Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (264 reviews)
1300 135 513  Visit website →
NS
Northern Suburbs Community Centre - NewnhamNDIS Registered
49 George Town Rd, Newnham TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (64 reviews)
(03) 6326 5506  Visit website →
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In-BalanceNDIS Registered
Level 1/233B Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (38 reviews)
(03) 6334 4766  Visit website →
MO
Mind Over Matter PsychologicalNDIS Registered
10 Ferrall St, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (35 reviews)
0414 649 088  Visit website →
SG
St Giles SocietyNDIS Registered
65 Amy Rd, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (36 reviews)
(03) 6345 7333  Visit website →
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Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
89-95 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (31 reviews)
(03) 6344 8922  Visit website →
AS
Achieve Sports Physiotherapy and RehabNDIS Registered
23-25 Racecourse Cres, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (23 reviews)
(03) 6331 1884  Visit website →
SM
St Michaels Association Inc.NDIS Registered
22 Hoblers Bridge Rd, Newstead TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (24 reviews)
(03) 6331 7651  Visit website →
AH
Ability Hearing and Balance LauncestonNDIS Registered
Shop/11 Yorktown Square, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (19 reviews)
(03) 6146 3830  Visit website →
LW
Life Without Barriers Rocherlea, TASNDIS Registered
3 Archer St, Rocherlea TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (23 reviews)
(03) 6232 8750  Visit website →
CC
Country Care Group - LauncestonNDIS Registered
147 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (22 reviews)
(03) 6331 7400  Visit website →
NI
Nexus Inc - NDIS Disability Support Provider TasmaniaNDIS Registered
40/44 Innovation Dr, Dowsing Point TAS 7010, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (18 reviews)
(03) 6240 5000  Visit website →
CC
Community Care TASMANIANDIS Registered
7 Techno Park Dr, Kings Meadows TAS 7249, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (18 reviews)
1300 722 400  Visit website →
MH
M.R.S. Healthcare TASNDIS Registered
97 George Town Rd, Newnham TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (16 reviews)
(03) 6334 8844  Visit website →
TH
Tasmanian Home Nursing & Community SupportNDIS Registered
104a Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (11 reviews)
(03) 6310 8488  Visit website →
AL
APM LauncestonNDIS Registered
Level 1/8 Boland St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★ 3.8 (19 reviews)
(03) 6331 0696  Visit website →
NT
NOSS TasmaniaNDIS Registered
67 Boland St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (10 reviews)
(03) 6334 4911  Visit website →
GL
genU LauncestonNDIS Registered
1A George Town Rd, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (9 reviews)
(03) 6325 5900  Visit website →
LM
Launceston Medicare Mental Health CentreNDIS Registered
Ground Floor 62/64 Canning St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★ 3.7 (15 reviews)
1800 424 578

Choosing a vision impairment provider

Choose providers with specific experience in vision impairment, knowledge of assistive technology for low vision and blindness, understanding of orientation and mobility training, ability to teach independent living skills, and connection with vision-specific organisations like Vision Australia and Guide Dogs.

💡 NDIS plan tips for vision impairment

Vision impairment plans typically include significant Capital funding for assistive technology and Capacity Building for skills training. Orientation and mobility specialists are important early providers. Transport funding is commonly included as vision loss directly affects independent travel.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for vision impairment in TAS North?

Essential NDIS supports for vision impairment include assistive technology (screen readers, magnifiers, smart devices, white canes, guide dog support), occupational therapy for daily living skills and home setup, orientation and mobility training, support workers for community access, and transport assistance for independent travel.

How do I find a good vision impairment provider in TAS North?

Choose providers with specific experience in vision impairment, knowledge of assistive technology for low vision and blindness, understanding of orientation and mobility training, ability to teach independent living skills, and connection with vision-specific organisations like Vision Australia and Guide Dogs.

What should my NDIS plan include for vision impairment?

Vision impairment plans typically include significant Capital funding for assistive technology and Capacity Building for skills training. Orientation and mobility specialists are important early providers. Transport funding is commonly included as vision loss directly affects independent travel.

Can I change my vision impairment providers?

Yes — you have full choice and control over your providers under the NDIS. You can change providers at any time, subject to any service agreements in place. ProviderScout makes it easy to compare vision impairment providers in TAS North and find alternatives.

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