Subsidised nutrition is available when a person:

• Holds an eligible concession card.
• Is assessed by a dietitian.

Eligibility for a referral to another service

Referral to another service for subsidised nutrition is available to people who:

• Are eligible for compensation (MAIB workers compensation or any common law compensation), or where compensation payment has been made that includes future nutritional support.
• Are receiving financial assistance from any other government-funded organisation or program (including DVA Veteran Gold).
• Have a funding package through an aged care provider (if their plan includes nutritional support).
• Live in a residential facility, accommodation service or private hospital whose funding arrangements include nutritional support.
• Hold a NDIS plan that includes nutritional support.
• Are registered with the Closing the Gap program.

For more information:

Department of Health
Phone:
Royal Hobart Hospital: 6166 8145
Launceston General Hospital:  6777 6477
North-West Regional Hospital: 6493 6467