Disability support providers in Hobart, Tasmania
From $70.23/hour via NDIS. 32 families in Hobart have used Carevo to find a provider.
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Hobart, TAS and 259 othersAlso servesACT Remainder - Booth, ACT · ACT Remainder - Coree, ACT · ACT Remainder - Cotter River, ACT · ACT Remainder - Gungahlin, ACT · ACT Remainder - Jerrabomberra, ACT · ACT Remainder - Kowen, ACT · ACT Remainder - Majura, ACT · ACT Remainder - Paddys River, ACT · ACT Remainder - Rendezvous Creek, ACT · ACT Remainder - Stromlo, ACT · ACT Remainder - Tuggeranong, ACT · ACT Remainder - Weston Creek, ACT · +247 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Allied health, Gardening
Hercules Lifting Solutions is an NDIS registered provider in Hobart, Tasmania. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for allied health and gardening. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Hobart, TAS and 63 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Bacchus Marsh, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Belgrave, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Brighton, VIC · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Broadmeadows, VIC · +51 more · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Transport
Strivesocial works across 5 NDIS support categories in Hobart, Tasmania. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for transport. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Hobart, TAS and 12 othersAlso servesArmstrong Creek, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bunbury, WA · Cranbourne, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Launceston, TAS · Melbourne, VIC · Perth, WA · Point Lonsdale, VIC · Rockhampton City, QLD · Waurn Ponds, VIC · Werribee, VIC · National provider
- 25+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in SIL, Respite care, Support coordination
Villa Healthcare Services works across 15 NDIS support categories in Hobart, Tasmania. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for SIL and respite care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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- Specialises in Respite Care, Support Workers, Sda
SeeCure Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider offering support workers in Hobart, Tasmania.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care
Alive Australia is an NDIS registered provider offering support workers in Hobart, Tasmania. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Transport
Based in Hobart, Tasmania, Genesis Tasmania is an NDIS registered provider offering support workers. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Transport are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Hobart, TAS and 10 othersAlso servesBrighton, TAS · Central Coast, NSW · Gosford, NSW · Kingston, TAS · Kurrajong, NSW · Moonah, TAS · Newcastle, NSW · North Hobart, TAS · Richmond, TAS · Sorell, TAS
- Specialises in Cleaning, Meal Services, Nursing
Oceanic Care Services works across 9 NDIS support categories in Hobart, Tasmania.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Hobart, TAS and 113 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Ashburton, VIC · Ashwood, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat North, VIC · Belgrave, VIC · Bellfield, VIC · Benalla, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Beveridge, VIC · Blackburn North, VIC · Bonbeach, VIC · +101 more · National provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Allied Health, Art Therapy, Psychology
Based in Hobart, Tasmania, Butter Fish Services is an NDIS registered provider offering support workers. They operate across multiple states. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education, Early Childhood Supports and shared living support. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Team includes Art Therapist, Counsellor, Occupational Therapist
Hobart, TAS and 3 othersAlso servesDevonport, TAS · Launceston, TAS · Shorewell Park, TAS
- Specialises in Support Workers, Other Services, Sda
Based in Hobart, Tasmania, Housing Choices Tasmania is an NDIS registered provider offering support workers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Hobart, TAS and 4 othersAlso servesBellerive, TAS · Blackmans Bay, TAS · Dodges Ferry, TAS · Rosetta, TAS
- Specialises in Cleaning, Support Workers, Gardening
Flourish & Bloom Gardening is an NDIS registered provider offering support workers in Hobart, Tasmania.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
About Disability Support in Hobart
This guide compares the best disability service providers in Hobart, ranked by verification status, NDIS registration, and breadth of support offered. Whether you need personal care, community access, daily living support, or more specialist disability assistance, the 10 providers listed here all service Hobart and surrounding areas.
How we rank providers
Rankings in Hobart 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 offer support work and personal care.
- 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 Hobart 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.
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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 CommissionAged 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 RegisterComplaints 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 CommissionCare demand in Hobart
In the last 90 days, families in Hobart made 21 care requests through Carevo, and 22% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 25% NDIS, 40% Home Care Package or aged care, and 35% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo. Updated each build.
About Hobart
Hobart sits within the Hobart (City) council area, home to around 2,296 residents. Connecting with a disability support provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
2,394 (15.3%)
State avg 21.1%
Need help with daily activities
632 (4%)
State avg 6.8%
Median personal income
$891/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Nearest hospital
Royal Hobart Hospital
Public transport
Metro Tasmania buses
Pharmacies
Chemist Warehouse Elizabeth Street • Priceline Pharmacy Hobart
Community support
COTA Tasmania • Hobart City Mission
Australia's oldest population demographic. Close-knit community. Strong arts and cultural scene.
Hilly terrain in many areas. Waterfront is accessible. Some heritage buildings lack lift access.
Language support in Hobart
Hobart has a large Mandarin-speaking community (5% of residents), so finding disability support services in a shared language matters here. These are the main languages spoken at home locally (ABS Census 2021). When you get matched, ask providers which of their staff speak your language and whether they can keep that worker as your regular. Interpreters are free through TIS National for NDIS appointments, and My Aged Care can arrange them for aged care assessments.
Speaker counts are persons using the language at home in this postcode. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021 (table G13). Carevo connects families with providers and does not deliver care itself.
Disability Support at a glance
- Funding
- NDIS Core Supports, DVA, Private
- Availability
- 7 days a week
- Wait time
- Usually within 1-2 weeks
- Cost
- $70.23/hr standard weekday Assistance with Self-Care; $75.98/hr high-intensity
- Hours
- Flexible scheduling, including weekends
- Median response
- 16 minutes
How Much Do Disability Services Cost in Hobart?
Disability service rates in Hobart typically range from $70.23/hr standard weekday Assistance with Self-Care; $75.98/hr high-intensity (NDIS price caps held for 2026-27). The exact rate depends on the type of support, whether the worker has generalist or specialist skills, the time of day, and the day of the week. Most providers charge higher rates for evenings, weekends, and public holidays in line with SCHADS Award conditions.
For NDIS participants, the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits set maximum hourly rates for registered providers across different support categories. Core Supports cover most daily living and personal care services. Support for capacity building activities such as life skills development or allied health sits under separate funding categories. Self-managed participants can negotiate rates directly, including with unregistered providers. Plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants must use registered providers within the price limits.
Home Care Package holders can use their package budget for disability-related support where they are also eligible for aged care. Your case manager will help structure your package to cover the services you need most frequently. Higher-level packages give more flexibility for regular or complex support requirements.
Private clients pay market rates. This option offers the most flexibility in provider choice and scheduling, and requires no funding approval before starting services.
| Time | Indicative rate |
|---|---|
| Standard weekday support | $50 - $65/hr |
| Specialist support (weekday) | $60 - $90/hr |
| Evening (after 8pm) | $60 - $80/hr |
| Saturday | $70 - $90/hr |
| Sunday | $80 - $100/hr |
| Public holiday | $90 - $120/hr |
| Overnight active support | $60 - $80/hr |
Rates are indicative and vary by provider and support type. NDIS participants should refer to the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. Travel costs may be charged separately.
How to Pay for Disability Services in Hobart
Disability services in Hobart are primarily funded through the NDIS, though other government programs and private payment are available depending on your circumstances.
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme): The NDIS is the primary funding source for Australians under 65 with a permanent disability that substantially affects their ability to participate in everyday life. Core Supports cover assistance with daily life, personal care, community access, and transport. Capacity Building Supports fund therapy, skill development, and support coordination. To access services, you need an approved NDIS plan. If you do not yet have a plan, contact the NDIA or a local area coordinator to begin an access request.
Home Care Packages (HCP): Older Australians (generally 65 and over, or 50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) who also have disability support needs can access services through the aged care system. Home Care Packages Level 1 to 4 fund a range of in-home supports. Apply through My Aged Care.
Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA): Veterans with a DVA Gold or White Card may be eligible for disability-related support at home through DVA programs, including community nursing, attendant care, and aids and equipment.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP): CHSP provides entry-level support for older Australians, including some disability-related assistance with daily living. It is accessed through My Aged Care and is typically for people who need occasional help rather than high-frequency support.
Private payment: All providers accept private payment. This is the fastest route to accessing services and is suitable for people waiting on an NDIS plan, waiting for an aged care package, or those who prefer to fund some services outside their plan.
What to Expect from Disability Services in Hobart
Disability services cover a broad range of supports designed to help people with disability live as independently and fully as possible. The specific services you receive will depend on your NDIS plan goals, assessed needs, and personal preferences.
Common disability services include assistance with personal care (showering, grooming, dressing), help with household tasks (cleaning, cooking, laundry), transport to appointments and activities, community access and social participation, skill development and life skills training, support during work or study, and assistance managing medication and health appointments. Specialist services such as behaviour support, high-intensity daily activities, and supported independent living are available for participants with more complex needs.
The process typically starts with an intake conversation. The provider will review your NDIS plan (or other funding arrangements), understand your goals and daily routine, and discuss any preferences you have around the support worker assigned to you. These preferences may include gender, language, cultural background, or specific experience. After matching, most providers arrange an introduction visit before regular services begin.
You have the right to change providers if a service is not working for you. The NDIS supports participant choice and control. A provider cannot lock you into an agreement that prevents you from moving to a different service. If you have concerns about the service you are receiving, you can raise them directly with the provider or contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
Good providers communicate proactively, deliver services consistently, and involve you in decisions about your own support. Regular check-ins and care plan reviews should be part of the service, not something you have to chase.
Care Services Available in Hobart
Provider counts by service type in Hobart
Most popular care requests in Hobart
Based on 26 actual requests from participants and families in Hobart on Carevo.
- 1 Equipment hire
Real care requests submitted by people in Hobart through Carevo. Updated each build from inquiry records.
Tasmania Regulations & Compliance
In Tasmania, NDIS providers must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Aged care services operate under the Aged Care Quality Standards. Tasmania requires all NDIS workers to complete screening through the Tasmanian NDIS Worker Screening Unit and maintain current registrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Hobart?
Based on 31 real provider connections on Carevo in Hobart, providers respond with a median of 16 minutes. 58% of enquiries are connected with a provider within 1 hour, and 90% within 24 hours.
How many disability service providers are there in Hobart?
There are currently 10 disability service providers serving Hobart listed on Carevo. These include NDIS registered providers, specialist disability organisations, and support worker services with verified credentials.
How much do disability services cost in Hobart?
Disability service rates in Hobart typically range from $70.23/hr standard weekday Assistance with Self-Care; $75.98/hr high-intensity (NDIS price caps held for 2026-27). Specialist supports cost more than standard personal care or community access. Evening, weekend, and public holiday rates are higher. NDIS participants should check the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for each support type.
Do I need an NDIS plan to access disability services?
No. While the NDIS is the most common way to fund disability services, you can also access services through Home Care Packages (for older Australians), DVA programs (for eligible veterans), CHSP, or private payment. Some state and territory governments also fund disability supports outside the NDIS for people who are not eligible or who are waiting on access decisions.
What are my rights as an NDIS participant when choosing a disability service provider?
You have the right to choose any registered NDIS provider (or unregistered provider if you are self-managed). You can change providers at any time without penalty. Providers must give you a written service agreement outlining what will be delivered and at what cost. You can make complaints to the provider, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, or the NDIS Commission if a provider is not meeting their obligations.
How do I know if a disability service provider is reputable?
Check that the provider is registered with the NDIS Commission for registered supports. Verify that workers hold current NDIS Worker Screening Checks. Ask about complaint and feedback processes. Look for evidence of experience with your specific disability type. On Carevo, providers are listed with their verification status, registration details, and service coverage.
What is the difference between NDIS Core Supports and Capacity Building Supports?
Core Supports fund day-to-day assistance including personal care, household tasks, community access, and transport. These are generally flexible across sub-categories. Capacity Building Supports fund activities aimed at increasing your independence over time, including therapy, skill development, support coordination, and employment support. These are funded in separate line items and cannot usually be swapped across categories.
Can I use disability services for children with a disability?
Yes. NDIS plans are available for children from birth. Early intervention supports for children under 7 are a specific category within the NDIS. Disability service providers working with children must meet additional safeguarding requirements, including Working With Children Checks and child-safe standards. Carevo lists providers who work with children where this is part of their verified service offering.
How quickly can disability services begin in Hobart?
Most providers can arrange an initial consultation within a few days of enquiry and begin regular services within one to two weeks. Some providers have waiting lists for specific support types, particularly in areas with high demand or specialist services. Contact providers directly through Carevo to ask about current availability in Hobart.
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