Learn about the program
Discover how this program provides ongoing support to Australian thalidomide survivors.
See how the program works
Learn about what support is available and what funds you can access.
National Site of Recognition
Creating a site that acknowledges the impact on thalidomide survivors and their families, and educates the public about the thalidomide tragedy.
Resources
Find resources for the program, including fact sheets and guidelines.
Support for thalidomide survivors
Budget 2020-21 includes a lifetime support package for all recognised thalidomide survivors – the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program. Find out more about this program.
Latest resources
Latest resources
Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program – EAF and HCAF guidelines
These guidelines contain the requirements to access support from the Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF) and Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF) under the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program.
Providing health care to a thalidomide survivor fact sheet
This fact sheet is designed to help facilitate discussions between thalidomide survivors and their health care practitioners.
National Site of Recognition Steering Committee communique – 20 January 2022
This communique outlines the main points from discussion from the National Site of Recognition Steering Committee meeting including the next steps in the development of the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families.
National Site of Recognition Steering Committee communique – 1 November 2021
Details of the meeting of the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families Steering Committee held on 1 November 2021.
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