Improving the lives of Tasmanians with disabilities

If you’re the primary caregiver of a Tasmanian with a disability, you know the importance of making the very most of life’s opportunities for the one you’re caring for… Imagine a place ‘as devoted as family’ to honoring the special needs of individuals, while opening the path to a life of rich experience, independence and contribution.

An organisation that not only offers a full range of in-depth service care, but that infuses its members with a sense of purpose by training and employing them in businesses within the community. Welcome to OAK Tasmania.

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Watch us in action:

Our Services - we help people

OAK Community Services
OAK Residential
OAK Respite
OAK Technology & Learning
OAK Training & Development

Our Businesses - we employ people

Oakdale Industries
Walkabout Industries
Tahune Fields Nursery
Mailhouse Tasmania
OAK Sewing Services
Grove Heritage Nursery

“We wanted Brett to be in an environment with other people who have a similar disability to Brett – giving him the opportunity to learn and develop without putting pressure on him. Through OAK Tasmania we found out about Special Olympics and the courses that were available to Brett at the Polytechnic. My advice to parents of a child with disability is to get their child involved in as many activities as possible to give them the opportunity to develop intellectually and to learn life skills and make friends. OAK Tasmania has been the foundation for it all. ”

Leanne, Parent.