Appendix - Authorised Service Provider Eligibility Criteria (Rehabilitation and Disability)
This appendix must be read in conjunction with the:
| Service provider | TAC eligibility criteria |
|---|---|
| Alcohol and drug worker | Alcohol and drug treatment services contracted by the Commonwealth government or through state governments and provide:
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| Allied health assistants | Holder of a Certificate 3 or Certificate 4 in Health (Allied Health Assistant) or the equivalent. See also the TAC Attendant care guidelines policy. |
| Attendant care agency | Refer to the TAC Schedule 2 Authorised Disability Services |
| Audiologist | Eligible for full membership of the Audiological Society of Australia and/or accreditation by the Australian Hearing Service (AHS). See also the TAC's Audiology guidelines |
| Case manager | Refer to the TAC Schedule 2 Authorised Disability Services |
| Community access planners | Refer to the TAC Schedule 2 Authorised Disability Services |
| Community group provider | Refer to the TAC Schedule 2 Authorised Disability Services |
| Dietitian | Eligible for accreditation as an 'Accredited Practicing Dietitian' in the state or territory in which the service is provided. See also the TAC Dietitian policy. |
| Driving instructor | Driving Instructors who hold 'Driving Instructor Authority' under the Road Safety Act (1986). See also the TAC Driving instructor guidelines policy. |
Education support services provider including:
| Refer to the TAC Schedule 1 Authorised Rehabilitation Services |
| Equipment transportation provider | Refer to the TAC Schedule 1 Authorised Rehabilitation Services |
| Exercise physiology | Refer to the TAC Schedule 1 Authorised Rehabilitation Services |
| Family support worker | Family support workers employed in agencies funded by the Department of Human Services. |
| Guide dog and assistance dog providers | Refer to the TAC Schedule 2 Authorised Disability Services |
| Orientation and mobility instructor | Eligible for membership of the Orientation and Mobility Specialists' Association of Victoria Inc or of the state or territory in which the service takes place. See also the TAC Orientation and Mobility policy. |
| Orthoptist | Eligible for membership of The Orthoptic Association of Australia. See also the Orthoptics policy. |
| Orthotist | Refer to the TAC Schedule 1 Authorised Rehabilitation Services |
| Respite services provider | Refer to the TAC Schedule 2 Authorised Disability Services |
| Social worker | Eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers Ltd. See also the TAC Social Work guidelines. |
| Special education consultant | A teacher with postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialist area and experienced in working with people with a disability. See also the TAC Education Services guidelines. |
| Speech pathologist | Eligible for full membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia Ltd. See also the TAC Speech Pathology policy. |
| Supported employment services provider | Refer to the TAC Schedule 2 Authorised Disability Services |
