Ostomy Tasmania is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation and continuing well-being of people of all ages who have undergone surgery resulting in a stoma (colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy). Like similar associations across Australia, Ostomy Tasmania purchases and distributes stoma appliances and related pharmaceutical products to members of our organisation. These products are available free to members through their local association, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Federal Government’s Stoma Appliance Scheme.
Click here for more information about stoma products provided through Ostomy Tasmania.
Click here for further information about membership & payment and ordering appliances from Ostomy Tasmania.
Our organisation is managed and run by volunteers, with administration assistance provided by three part-time office staff. You can meet some of our volunteers and staff and read more about Ostomy Tasmania at About Us.
If you are a new ostomate seeking general information and support about living with an ostomy we recommend visiting the website of the Australian Council of Stoma Associations. If you are looking for Stoma Nurses operating in Tasmania click here. You are also welcome to reach us via our Contact Us page to discuss any queries or concerns you may have, and we will do our best to help.
Ostomy Tasmania Inc. agrees to abide by The Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles – see our privacy policy statement at Ostomy Tasmania Privacy Policy.
PLACING ORDERS
To place an order please go to our Ordering page to choose preferred method or order direct via Online Order form. Orders can be placed by phone, fax, email, post or online.
PRODUCTS
Click here for some useful links of the more popular Product Suppliers, plus other products for purchase.
PAYMENT (Postage & Annual Fees)
If you wish to make a payment for postage or membership online you can use our Online Payment gateway page.
Membership fees for 2024/25 (and for 2025/26) for new and ongoing Member Subscription (1 July to 30 June) are listed below.
To receive the concessional rate, a valid Concession Card or Commonwealth Health Care Card number and expiry date must be provided.
| MEMBERSHIP |
24/25 |
25/26 |
| Full Fee |
$70 | $85 |
| Concession: | $60 | $75 |
| Associate Members (family or medical): | $10 | $25 |
NOTICES
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2025 Public Holiday and Christmas closure dates |
Volunteers WANTED! Click here |
Important Changes to Scheme Items
Briefs And Pants Coming Off The Scheme From 1st October 2023 Support Garment Briefs and Pants have been removed from the Stoma Appliance Scheme (SAS) however Support Belts will remain and will...
Ostomy Support Bears
If you are interested in purchasing an Ostomy Support Bear (particularly good for educating children with stomas) please contact Kelly Moss via details below (WA Ostomy). Kelly will happily post...
Me+ Recovery program
The me+™ recovery series, provides information and support about the importance of movement and physical activity after ostomy surgery. Too many people are worried about harming themselves by doing...
Medicare details now a prerequisite
Services Australia now requires us to disclose full Medicare Number details to join up new members (including the reference number located in front of your name on the card and the expiry date). The...
Notification service for eParcel delivery, and collects
Ostomy Tasmania use eParcel delivery with Australia Post. This does not alter the time parcels leave our office (ie. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday). However, Australia Post now handles the...
National Stoma Awareness Week – June 24 – 30, 2024
"Imagine! What can you be?’ Stoma is derived from the Greek word meaning ‘body opening’. In our world a stoma is a surgically made hole in the abdomen that allows body waste to be removed through...
Christmas Holiday Closure 2024
Our last opening day before Christmas will be Friday 20th December 2024. We will then be closed for the Christmas/New Year period, reopening on Thursday 2nd January 2025. Orders must be in by Monday 9th December if delivery is required prior to Xmas. A $50 opening fee applies over the closure period if we need to open up especially for you
Donations assist us to maintain our service to ostomates. Many of our office workers are volunteers, thus helping to keep our costs to a minimum for members, however our expenses continue to rise over time, so any financial assistance - by way of donations - is gratefully received, even if it's only a few dollars. To make a donation click the link, and enter your credit card details via the secure payment gateway (transaction receipt will follow). Remember donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Thank you for your support!