Provider News
Health and service providers are critical in delivering the support our clients need to get their lives back on track. Below you will find:
- updates to make it easier for you to work with the TAC
- information about TAC services, programs and fees
- insights from the latest health and disability research
You can subscribe to our e-news to receive this information in email updates specific to TAC providers.
Important reminder on home modifications assessments - 13 Aug 2021
Please remember these important points before you conduct a home modifications assessment for a TAC client.
Update to TAC position on family and friends as paid support workers - 01 Jul 2021
The TAC has an updated position on the employment of support workers for our clients.
Voluntary registration open with Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria - 01 Jul 2021
Starting 1 July 2021, voluntary registration is open with the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria.
TAC adopts OT Service Model Review - 28 Jun 2021
From 1 July 2021, the TAC will implement updates to its OT assessment and reporting tools.
Annual TAC payment increase goes into effect next month - 21 Jun 2021
Starting 1 July 2021, you will see an increase in the amount you can charge the TAC when you deliver treatments and services to TAC clients.
Invoicing the TAC for PBS items in LanternPay - 24 May 2021
If you invoice the TAC for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) items through LanternPay, please remember that medication prescribed in accordance with the PBS must be claimed as PBS items.
Supporting opioid management - 24 May 2021
When a TAC client is prescribed prolonged or high doses of opioids or other high-risk medications, we will request information from the client's GP.
December e-news - 01 Dec 2020
Provider e-news includes the 5 principles when treating TAC clients, plus information on web tools to support recovery, outcome measures for TAC clients and promoting safe services.
3 key reminders - 28 Oct 2020
Amid this year’s challenges, we’re grateful for your efforts to ensure our clients receive the care they need. Here are three important reminders to support your work with TAC clients.
Continuation of telehealth for TAC clients - 17 Sep 2020
The TAC will extend funding of temporary telehealth services previously scheduled to end on 30 September until further notice, giving clients the ongoing convenience and flexibility of accessing health services from home.
