Equipment Service

The MND Tasmania Equipment service is available to all Tasmanians living with MND and Kennedy’s Disease. 

 In 2020 Terry Roles, a man living with MND, alongside his occupational therapist (OT) set up an equipment loan library for people living with MND in Tasmania. The library continued to grow and in 2024 MND Tasmania and MND Victoria partnered with equipment provider Country Care Group to establish an official equipment service in Tasmania.  

Through the Tasmania Equipment Service Assistive Technology/Equipment is provided following a request from an Allied Health Professional (AHP). People with MND must be registered with MND Victoria and be a Tasmanian resident. Equipment may be provided for as long as required at no direct cost to you.

Further information including an equipment stock list and an online order form can be found on the MND Victoria website. 

Equipment Funding - Membership Support

MND Tasmania and MND Victoria seek to support members who have MND or Kennedy's Disease by offering a contribution to assist them with the expense of essential equipment. 

Please review the equipment list available through the MND Tasmania Equipment Service available on the MND Victoria website before requesting this membership funding. 

Following a request from an allied health professional (AHP), MND Tasmania can provide financial assistance to help members cover the cost of essential equipment. Applications must be submitted by an AHP, such as an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or speech pathologist. 

This support could include a contribution towards: 

• Vehicle modifications;  
• Equipment such as a powered wheelchair, electric bed, or adapted cutlery to help members complete their daily activities; or 
• Other requests at the discretion of the board.

Please discuss with your MND advisor or allied health professional if you wish to access this support.