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Computer And Switch Access in Tasmania

Computer and switch access providers in Tasmania

Compare computer and switch access providers across Tasmania (TAS). 141 families in Tasmania have used Carevo to find a provider.

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For computer and switch access

  • 12 providers across Tasmania
  • Funded via NDIS Assistive Technology
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Best Computer And Switch Access providers in Tasmania

Showing 10 of 12 providers·How we chose these

1

West Ulverstone, TAS

  • Specialises in Communication Equipment, Equipment

Phoenix Corp is an NDIS registered provider in West Ulverstone, Tasmania.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage2 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Communication and Information Equipment
2

New Town, TAS

  • Specialises in Communication Equipment, Equipment, Other Services

Based in New Town, Tasmania, OAPL Hobart is an NDIS registered provider, with an orthotist/prosthetist on its team.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage2 groupsNDIS registration groupsCommunication and Information Equipment · Customised Prosthetics
Availability Open now · 8AM-5PM
1300866275
3

Derwent Park, TAS

  • Specialises in Communication Equipment, Equipment, Home Modifications

Mobility4all works across 6 NDIS support categories in Derwent Park, Tasmania. Active on Carevo in the past week.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage6 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistive Equipment for Recreation · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Communication and Information Equipment · Home Modifications · Personal Mobility Equipment
0362738300
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Kings Meadows, TAS and 15 othersAlso servesBayswater, WA · Boolaroo, NSW · Braeside, VIC · Bundaberg North, QLD · Clovelly Park, SA · Hallam, VIC · Ingleburn, NSW · Moonah, TAS · Morisset, NSW · Queanbeyan East, NSW · Seven Hills, NSW · Truganina, VIC · +3 more

  • Specialises in Equipment, Other Services

Astris PME is an NDIS registered provider in Kings Meadows, Tasmania. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 5 NDIS support categories, including Personal Mobility Equipment, Assistive Technology and Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage5 groupsNDIS registration groupsPersonal Mobility Equipment · Assistive Technology · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Assistive Equipment for Recreation · Assistive Products for Household Tasks
Availability Open now · 8AM-4PM
(02) 4217 0138
5

Kingston, TAS

  • Specialises in Allied Health, Communication Equipment, Equipment

Hockley Speech Pathology is an NDIS registered provider in Kingston, Tasmania.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage2 groupsNDIS registration groupsCommunication and Information Equipment · Therapeutic Supports
0438159436
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Glenorchy, TAS and 2 othersAlso servesHobart, TAS · Sandy Bay, TAS

  • Specialises in Allied Health, Communication Equipment, Equipment

Based in Glenorchy, Tasmania, Hobart Speech Pathology is an NDIS registered provider. Active on Carevo in the past week.

NDIS coverage4 groupsNDIS registration groupsTherapeutic Supports · Assistive Equipment for Recreation · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Communication and Information Equipment
  • Specialises in Allied Health, Communication Equipment, Equipment

Based in Bellerive, Tasmania, Greatbatch Occupational Therapy is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 7 NDIS support categories, including Assistive Equipment for Recreation, Assistive Products for Household Tasks and Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage7 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistive Equipment for Recreation · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Communication and Information Equipment · Customised Prosthetics · Personal Mobility Equipment · Therapeutic Supports
8

Burnie, TAS

  • Specialises in Cleaning, Communication Equipment, Equipment

Burnie Plaza Pharmacy is an NDIS registered provider in Burnie, Tasmania. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including Assistive Equipment for Recreation, Assistive Products for Household Tasks and Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage8 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistive Equipment for Recreation · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Communication and Information Equipment · Customised Vision Equipment · Hearing Equipment · Household tasks · Personal Mobility Equipment
9

Devonport, TAS

  • Specialises in Allied Health, Cleaning, Communication Equipment

Fotas Care works across 8 NDIS support categories in Devonport, Tasmania.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage8 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistive Equipment for Recreation · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Communication and Information Equipment · Customised Vision Equipment · Hearing Equipment · Household tasks · Therapeutic Supports
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Penguin, TAS · Regional provider

  • Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
  • Specialises in Cleaning, Communication Equipment, Equipment

Complete Care Pharmacy Penguin is an NDIS registered provider in Penguin, Tasmania. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including Assistive Equipment for Recreation, Assistive Products for Household Tasks and Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety. They typically respond to enquiries quickly.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage8 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistive Equipment for Recreation · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Communication and Information Equipment · Customised Vision Equipment · Hearing Equipment · Household tasks · Personal Mobility Equipment
Availability Open now · 8AM-6PM
0364372262

How we rank providers

Rankings in Tasmania are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.

  • How this list is built. Providers shown here are registered with the NDIS for Communication and Information Equipment and Assistive Technology, or offer communication equipment, related disability and aged care services, allied health, and therapy. Generalist providers who only mention this service in passing are excluded, so the list reflects genuine, demonstrated capability.
  • Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
  • Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
  • Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
  • Local presence. Providers confirmed in Tasmania rank above those covering only the broader region.

What "Trusted" means. The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.

12

providers in Tasmania

32,111

providers nationally

How we calculate provider numbers

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

Computer And Switch Access at a glance

Funding
NDIS Assistive Technology, NDIS Capacity Building, DVA, Private
Availability
Assessment within 1-3 weeks
Wait Time
2-6 weeks from assessment to setup
Cost
$200-$20,000+
Hours
By appointment
Median Response
1 hour

Computer And Switch Access in Tasmania (TAS): what to know

Carevo lists 12 computer and switch access providers with active coverage in Tasmania, concentrated around Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie but reaching regional TAS as well. Families in TAS made 96 support requests through Carevo in the last 90 days.

12

Providers in TAS

33

NDIS registered

5

Active in last 30 days

96

Requests, last 90 days

50%

Connected within 1 hour

Coverage by region in Tasmania

RegionProvidersBusiest area
Hobart 12 Hobart
Launceston 10 Launceston
Glenorchy 8 Moonah
Burnie 6 Burnie
Central Coast 5 Penguin
Devonport 4 Devonport
West Tamar 1 Riverside
West Coast 1 Zeehan
Waratah/Wynyard 1 Wynyard
Northern Midlands 1 Campbell Town

Workers delivering NDIS supports in Tasmania need the NDIS worker screening through the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People scheme, administered by the Tasmanian Government. 33 of the 33 computer and switch access providers listed in TAS are registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Unregistered providers can still deliver many supports if your plan is plan managed or self managed.

NDIS price caps do not change by state: the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits set the same maximum rates in Tasmania as everywhere else in Australia.

How much does computer and switch access cost in Tasmania?

Computer And Switch Access in Tasmania typically costs $200-$20,000+ (depending on system complexity). Actual rates vary by provider, funding type, and the level of support required.

How to pay for computer and switch access

Funding options include NDIS Assistive Technology. Eligibility depends on your assessment and plan.

Computer And Switch Access by suburb in Tasmania

Browse providers in the busiest areas, or use any suburb page to see who services your postcode.

What Is Computer and Switch Access Equipment?

Computer and switch access equipment lets people who cannot use a standard keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen operate computers, tablets, and phones through alternative methods such as switches, eye gaze tracking, head tracking, or voice control. Under the NDIS, this equipment falls within the Assistive Technology support category and requires an assessment by a suitably qualified therapist before funding is approved (NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27).

For a person in Tasmania, this equipment is often what makes school, work and staying in touch possible. A single switch placed near a hand, foot or head can control a whole device through scanning, while eye gaze lets someone type and browse using only where they look. The right method depends on which movements a person has reliable control over, which is why the assessment happens before any equipment is chosen.

Who It Is For and How It Is Funded

Computer access solutions are for people with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, motor neurone disease, acquired brain injury, or other conditions that affect fine motor control and prevent standard device use. Setups are funded through the NDIS Assistive Technology support category for equipment, with the required assessment and training funded under Improved Daily Living (NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27). DVA and workplace programs such as the Employment Assistance Fund can fund equipment outside NDIS eligibility.

Finding a Computer Access Provider in Tasmania

Setups range from a couple of hundred dollars for a basic switch to well over twenty thousand for a full eye gaze system, so matching the equipment to the person is what protects the funding. When you look for a provider in Tasmania, ask whether the occupational therapist has experience with the specific access method you are considering, and whether they include setup and training rather than just supplying the hardware. A device that is delivered but never configured to the person tends to end up unused.

Availability on Carevo

Carevo currently lists 28,038 providers, including occupational therapists and AT suppliers who assess, prescribe, and set up computer and switch access systems. For a broader assessment covering all access and communication needs, see assistive technology assessment.

How this page is compiled

The provider rankings and figures on this page come from Carevo platform records, including provider registrations, measured response times and coverage, together with the cited official sources. Carevo is an Australian platform that connects families with vetted NDIS and aged care providers. Carevo does not deliver care itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many computer and switch access providers are there in Tasmania?

There are 12 computer and switch access providers with active listings in Tasmania (TAS) on Carevo. Providers are ranked by trust score based on real outcomes with families on our platform, not by who pays for placement.

How much does computer and switch access cost in Tasmania?

Computer And Switch Access in Tasmania typically costs $200-$20,000+ (depending on system complexity). Actual rates vary by provider and the level of support required.

How quickly can I start with a provider in Tasmania?

Providers in Tasmania respond to new requests in a median of 1 hour, and 50% of families are connected within an hour. Most services can start within 1-2 weeks.

Does Carevo cover regional Tasmania or just the capital?

Both. Carevo lists providers across all of Tasmania, including regional and rural areas. Many providers service wide regions, and some supports (like plan management) are delivered Australia-wide by phone and online portal.

Which areas of Tasmania have the most computer and switch access providers?

By local government area, coverage on Carevo is deepest in Hobart (12 providers), Launceston (10 providers), Glenorchy (8 providers). Regional TAS is covered too: many providers service wide areas beyond their base suburb.

Do I have to use an NDIS registered provider for computer and switch access in TAS?

It depends on how your plan is managed. Agency-managed (NDIA-managed) funding can only be spent with registered providers, while plan-managed and self-managed participants can also use unregistered providers. 33 of the 33 computer and switch access providers listed in TAS on Carevo are NDIS registered.

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