A personalised card to assist people with disability and health conditions in the community.

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About the National Assistance Card

The National Assistance Card is available to all people in Australia living with brain injury.

In Tasmania the Card is available to the autistic community, and people with other disabilities and health conditions.

The National Assistance Card Service hope that, in the future, the Card will be available to all people in Australia with disability and health conditions.

Background of the Card

The National Assistance Card Service is owned by the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania.

The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT) has provided an acquired brain injury (ABI) Identification (ID) Card Program for Tasmanians living with brain injury for over 20 years.

The Australian Government Department of Social Services has provided funding to the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania for a Project to expand its ABI ID Card Program nationally. The Project is the National Assistance Card Service.

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Features of the National Assistance Card

The National Assistance Card can help cardholders communicate their unique areas of difficulty and the assistance they may need.

The National Assistance Card can be used in everyday or emergency situations where a cardholder needs assistance or support.

Every National Assistance Card is personalised

The Card is easy to access and use

The Card contains helpful information

Additional information can be included

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Spotlight on the National Assistance Card stall at Adelaide’s Brain Injury Conference

October 16, 2024

The National Assistance Card team attended the 9th Annual Brain Injury Conference in Adelaide, engaging with individuals, families, and professionals to raise awareness about the Card’s benefits.

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5 Practical Tips for Using Your National Assistance Card in Public

October 1, 2024

Learn practical tips for using your National Assistance Card in public, from keeping it accessible to confidently sharing it with others. Maximise the benefits of your Card in everyday situations.

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National Assistance Card Supports New Expedition Film "Larapinta: End to End"

September 16, 2024

Join the world premiere of Larapinta: End to End, an inspiring documentary supported by National Assistance Card, on October 1st at Hobart Town Hall.

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"The National Assistance Card Service is a fantastic initiative to help our staff provide genuine and authentic support to our passengers."

Apply for the National Assistance Card

Applications for the National Assistance Card are now available online through the secure application portal.
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