QALS Resources - Groups and Contact Lists
Advocacy and Support Groups
| Name | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Amputee Advisory Association Incorporated | Mail: Secretary, PO Box 966, Runaway Bay, Qld 4216 |
Mail: PO Box 31, Kingston QLD 4114 | |
Mail: The Secretary, PO Box 1374, Buderim Qld 4556 | |
| Amputee Association of NSW | Mail: 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta, NSW 2151 Phone: 1800 810 969 |
| ArtLimb | Via form on website. |
| Mail: PO Box 1132 Hartwell VIC 3124 Phone: 03 9816 4620 / TF 1300 668 194 Email: admin@aopa.org.au | |
| Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) | Mail: PO Box 7345 Beaumaris VIC 3193 |
| Limbs4Life | Mail: PO Box 282, Doncaster Heights VIC 3109 Phone: 1300 782 231 |
| Limbs4Kids (run by Limbs4Life) | Mail: PO Box 282, Doncaster Heights VIC 3109 Phone: 1300 782 231 |
| Queensland Amputee Golf Association | Mail: P.O Box 274 Robina, Qld 4226 |
| Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association | Brisbane: Mackay: Townsville: |
| Para Ice Hockey Queensland | Phone: 0405 080 187 |
Amputee Clinics
For dates, times and appointments, please call the Clinic directly.
| Hospital | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) | Butterfield Street Herston Qld 4029 | Phone: 07 3646 7286 Fax: 07 3646 1665 |
| Princess Alexandra Hospital | Ipswich Road Woolloongabba Qld 4102 | Phone: 07 3176 2245 Fax: 07 3176 7047 |
| Queensland Children's Hospital | Rehabilitation Outpatients 6G Queensland Paediatric Rehab Services 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane Qld 4101 | Phone: 07 3068 2950 Fax: 07 3068 3239 |
Redcliffe Community Health Centre | 181 Anzac Avenue Kippa Ring QLD 4021 | Phone: 07 3646 7286 Fax: 07 3646 1665 |
| Bundaberg Hospital | Bourbong Street Bundaberg Qld 4670 | Phone:07 4150 2550 Fax: 07 4150 2599 |
| Cairns Base Hospital | The Esplanade Cairns Qld 4870 | Phone: 07 4226 6123 Fax: 07 4226 6204 |
| Gold Coast University Hospital | 1 Hospital Boulevard Southport Qld 4215 | Phone:07 5687 3329 Fax: 07 5687 3297 |
| Mackay Base Hospital | Bridge Street Mackay Qld 4741 | Phone:07 4885 7600 Fax: 07 4855 6483 |
| Maryborough General Hospital | 185 Walker Street Maryborough Qld 4650 | Phone: 07 4325 6047 Fax: 07 4325 6049 |
Sunshine Coast University Hospital | 6 Doherty Street Birtinya Qld 4575 | Phone:07 3646 7286 Fax: 07 3646 1665 |
| Rockhampton Hospital | Canning Street Rockhampton Qld 4700 | Phone: 07 4932 5100 Fax: 07 4932 6539 |
| Townsville General Hospital | 100 Angus Smith Drive Douglas Qld 4814 | Phone:07 4433 2620 Fax: 07 4433 2639 |
| Toowoomba Health Service Appointments are through RBWH | Level 3, Services Block One Toowoomba Health Service Pechey Street Toowoomba Qld 4350 | Phone: 07 3646 7286 Fax: 07 3646 1665 |
Prosthetic Service Providers (Limb Manufacturers)
Listed are the Prosthetic Service Providers (PSP) recognised by QALS, these companies are responsible for the designing, manufacturing and maintenance of prosthetic limbs for clients registered with QALS.
PSPs provide services from multiple sites and at different locations, to obtain a full list of their operating locations, please check their website or contact the PSP directly.
Download a printable flyer listing all providers (PDF 205 kB)
| Service Location | PSP Name | Address | Rate of Attendance | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Artificial Limbs and Appliances (ALA) | 1/67 Depot Street, Banyo QLD 4014 | daily | 07 3266
1255 info@ALAProsthetics.com.au |
| Brisbane | Prosthetic Solutions Queensland (PSQ) | 2/20 Valente Close, Chermside 4032 | daily | 1300 423
338 info@ProstheticSolutions.com.au |
| Brisbane | Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics (APO) | 1/35 Learoyd Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 | daily | 07 4766 4130 admin@apoqld.com.au |
| Toowoomba | Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics (APO) | 1/104-106 Russell Street, Toowoomba City QLD 4350 | weekly | 07 4766 4130 admin@apoqld.com.au |
| Brisbane | Leading Edge Prosthetics (LEP) | 3/6 Palmer Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 | daily | 07 3890
7788 stuart@edgeprosthetics.com |
| Logan | Orthopaedic Appliances (OAPL/Goodwill) | 4 Bowen Street, Slacks Creek QLD 4167 | daily | 07 2802 2164 GoodwillOrtho@OAPL.com.au |
| Bundaberg | Orthopaedic Appliances (OAPL/Goodwill) | 14 Branyan Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670 | monthly | 07 2802 2164 GoodwillOrtho@OAPL.com.au |
| Bundaberg | Sunshine Orthopaedic Services (SOS) | 14 Branyan Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670 | fortnightly | 07 5441 2488 info@sunshineorthopaedics.com.au |
| Cairns | Freedom Prosthetics (FP) | 1/222 Hartley Street, Cairns QLD 4870 | daily | 07 4035 1404 info@FreedomProsthetics.com |
| Cairns | SSS Prosthetics and Orthotics (SSS) | 218 McLeod Street, Cairns QLD 487 | daily | 07 4041 4715 Cairns@sssprosorth.com.au |
| Gold Coast | BFS Pedorthics (BFS) | Southern Cross University Health Clinic, Southern Cross Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225 | - | 07 3391 2066 brisbanefootwearservices@gmail.com |
| Gold Coast | Southern Prosthetics and Orthotics (SPAO) | Level 9, Building B, Southern Cross University, Southern Cross Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225 | by appointment | 07 5532 0506 goldcoast@spao.com.au |
| Gold Coast | Custom Prosthetics (CP) | A2/50 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213 | daily | 0413 140 160 ross@custompo.com.au |
| Gold Coast | Southern Prosthetics and Orthotics (SPAO) | 7 Pinter Drive, Southport QLD 4215 | daily | 07 5532 0506 goldcoast@spao.com.au |
| Gympie | Dynamics Prosthetics and Orthotics (DPO) | 6/70-72 Channon Street, Gympie QLD 4570 | monthly | 07 55441 5135 support@dynamicpno.com.au |
| Gympie | Sunshine Orthopaedic Services (SOS) | 36 Lawrence Street, Gympie QLD 4570 | monthly | 07 5441 2488 info@sunshineorthopaedics.com.au |
| Logan | Queensland Prosthetics (QP) | 16/50-56 Kellar Street, Berrinba QLD 4117 | daily | 07 3803
7317 and 0476 868 811 QProsthetics@outlook.com |
| Mackay | SSS Prosthetics and Orthotics (SSS) | 4A Canberra Street, North Mackay QLD 4740 | daily | 07 4953
5738 mackay@sssprosorth.com.au |
| Maryborough | Orthopaedic Appliances (OAPL/Goodwill) | 85 Beach Road, Pialba QLD 4655 | fortnightly | 07 2802 2164 GoodwillOrtho@OAPL.com.au |
| Maryborough | Sunshine Orthopaedic Services (SOS) | 85 Beach Road, Pialba QLD 4655 | daily | 07 5441 2488 info@sunshineorthopaedics.com.au |
| Maryborough | Sunshine Orthopaedic Services (SOS) | 386 Alice St, Maryborough QLD 4650 | monthly | 07 5441
2488 info@sunshineorthopaedics.com.au |
| Moreton Bay | Artificial Limbs and Appliances (ALA) | 67 Bailey Road, Deception Bay QLD 4508 | bi-monthly | 07 3266 1255 info@ALAProsthetics.com.au |
| Moreton Bay | Dynamics Prosthetics and Orthotics (DPO) | 5/6-12 Dickson Road , Morayfield Queensland QLD 4506 | monthly | 07 55441 5135 support@dynamicpno.com.au |
| Rockhampton | Artificial Limbs and Appliances (ALA) | 1 Kent Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700 | bi-monthly | 07 3266 1255 info@ALAProsthetics.com.au |
| Rockhampton | Dynamics Prosthetics and Orthotics (DPO) | 5/49-51 Bolsover Street Rockhampton City QLD 4700 | monthly | 07 55441
5135 support@dynamicpno.com.au |
| Rockhampton | Orthopaedic Appliances (OAPL/Goodwill) | 1 Kent Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700 | fortnightly | 07 2802 2164 GoodwillOrtho@OAPL.com.au |
| Sunshine Coast | Artificial Limbs and Appliances (ALA) | 6/6 Machinery Avenue , Warana QLD 4575 | fortnightly | 07 3266 1255 info@ALAProsthetics.com.au |
| Sunshine Coast | Dynamics Prosthetics and Orthotics (DPO) | 29A Matthew Street, Nambour QLD 4560 | daily | 07 55441
5135 support@dynamicpno.com.au |
| Sunshine Coast | Feet First Orthotics and Prosthetics (FFOP) | 2/39 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575 | daily | 07 5493 4294 feetfirstorthotics@yahoo.com.au |
| Sunshine Coast | Prosthetic Solutions Queensland (PSQ) | 1/66 Jessica Boulevard, Minyama QLD 4575 | weekly | 1300 423 338 info@ProstheticSolutions.com.au |
| Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Orthopaedic Services (SOS) | 6/6 Machinery Avenue , Warana QLD 4575 | daily | 07 5441 2488 info@sunshineorthopaedics.com.au |
| Toowoomba | Artificial Limbs and Appliances (ALA) | 1/2-4 Robb Street, Newtown QLD 4350 | bi-monthly | 07 3266 1255 info@ALAProsthetics.com.au |
| Toowoomba | Orthopaedic Appliances (OAPL/Goodwill) | 1-2 Robb Street, Newtown QLD 4350 | fortnightly | 07 2802 2164 GoodwillOrtho@OAPL.com.au |
| Townsville | Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics (APO) | 137 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan QLD 4817 | daily | 07 4766
4130 admin@apoqld.com.au |
| Townsville | SSS Prosthetics and Orthotics (SSS) | 2/16 Casey Street, Aitkenvale QLD 4814 | daily | 07 4775 1323 tsvl@sssprosorth.com.au |
Interstate Prosthetic Service Providers (PSPs)
Limbs4Life has provided for a state and territory list for Australia: https://www.limbs4life.org.au/prosthetics/find-a-prosthetic-facility
Other Artificial Limb Funding Schemes and Services
Please view their website(s) for complete funding eligibility and criteria.
64 years or younger:
National Disability Insurance Scheme: for persons 64 years or younger on the date of registration
65 years or older:
State or territory Artificial Limb Scheme:
- ACT: ACT Prosthetics and Orthotics Service
- NSW: Enable NSW Prosthetic Limb Service
- NT: Northern Territory Artificial Limb Service
- SA: Orthotics and Prosthetics South Australia
- TAS: Tasmanian Artificial Limb Scheme
- VIC: Victoria Artificial Limbs Program
- WA: Western Australia Limb Service for Amputees
New Zealand:
Funding in through the New Zealand and Artificial Limb Board: www.nzals.co.nz/
Veterans:
Department of Veterans Affairs: for veterans who hold a gold card and meet other eligibility for funding through the Rehabilitation and Appliances Program (RAP).
Work Related
If you have suffered a workplace injury resulting in an amputation you may be eligible for funding under the workers compensation scheme for treatment and prosthetic services. Each scheme has different criteria for eligibility. Please visit the website of your state or territory’s government agency that is responsible for overseeing the workers compensation and injury management system:
- ACT: www.worksafe.act.gov.au
- NSW: www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
- NT: www.worksafe.nt.gov.au
- QLD: www.workcoverqld.com.au
- SA: www.workcover.com
- TAS: www.workcover.tas.gov.au
- VIC: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
- WA: www.workcover.wa.gov.au
Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you have sustained an injury in a motor accident, you may be eligible for funding support under below – please note each scheme has different criteria for funding eligibility.
- ACT: Lifetime Care and Support Scheme - apps.treasury.act.gov.au/ltcss
- NSW: iCare Lifetime Care - www.icare.nsw.gov.au
- NT: Motor Accidents Compensation Scheme – administered by Territory Insurance Office (TIO) - www.tiofi.com.au
- QLD: National Injury Insurance Scheme – www.niis.qld.gov.au
- SA: Lifetime Support Scheme – www.lifetimesupport.sa.gov.au
- TAS: Motor Accidents Insurance Board - www.maib.tas.gov.au
- VIC: Transport Accident Commission - www.tac.vic.gov.au
- WA: Insurance commission of Western Australia - www.icwa.wa.gov.au
