Peer support providers in Burnie, Tasmania
Funded via NDIS. 7 families in Burnie have used Carevo to find a provider.
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Burnie, TAS and 2 othersAlso servesLaunceston, TAS · Underwood, TAS · Regional provider
- Specialises in Cleaning, Other Services, Personal Care
Achieving Independence works across 10 NDIS support categories in Burnie, Tasmania. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Burnie, TAS and 4 othersAlso servesDevonport, TAS · Latrobe, TAS · Smithton, TAS · Ulverstone, TAS · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Social support, Respite care
Opportunities Support Service is an NDIS registered provider in Burnie, Tasmania. Families most often connect with them for social support and respite care. 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
Burnie, TAS and 3 othersAlso servesDevonport, TAS · Launceston, TAS · Ulverstone, TAS
- Specialises in Equipment, Home Modifications, Personal Care
Freedom Home Care is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Burnie, Tasmania, with a team that includes carpenter / joiner and building work supervisor. Registered across 9 NDIS support categories, including Assistive Technology, Home Modifications and Innovative Community Participation.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Carpenter / Joiner, Building Work Supervisor, Disability Support Worker
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Burnie, TAS and 5 othersAlso servesDevonport, TAS · Dowsing Point, TAS · Goodwood, TAS · Hobart, TAS · Launceston, TAS
- Specialises in Allied Health, Cleaning, Nursing
Nexus works across 14 NDIS support categories in Burnie, Tasmania.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Burnie, TAS and 4 othersAlso servesBellerive, TAS · Devonport, TAS · Launceston, TAS · Rosebery, TAS
- Specialises in Support Workers, Personal Care, Transport
Family Based Care Tasmania is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Burnie, Tasmania. Active on Carevo in the past week. Registered across 16 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, Therapeutic Supports and group and centre activities.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
Burnie, TAS and 6 othersAlso servesDerwent Park, TAS · Devonport, TAS · Hobart, TAS · Launceston, TAS · Risdon Vale, TAS · Rosny Park, TAS
- Specialises in Personal Care, Support Workers, Social Support
Total Support Services is an NDIS registered provider in Burnie, Tasmania, with a team that includes disability support worker and psychologist. Registered across 18 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Psychologist, Social Worker
Burnie, TAS and 5 othersAlso servesDevonport, TAS · East Devonport, TAS · Launceston, TAS · Perth, TAS · Riverside, TAS · Hyperlocal provider
- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Cleaning, Home Maintenance
Based in Burnie, Tasmania, Thrive@Life Services is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including daily living skills, household tasks and SDA. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They focus closely on their local area.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Burnie, TAS and 4 othersAlso servesDevonport, TAS · Latrobe, TAS · Ulverstone, TAS · Wynyard, TAS
- Specialises in Support Workers, Personal Care, Transport
LEAP Support Services Tasmania is an NDIS registered provider in Burnie, Tasmania, with an occupational therapist on its team. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Occupational Therapist
- Specialises in Personal Care, Support Workers, Social Support
St Giles works across 26 NDIS support categories in Burnie, Tasmania.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist
About Peer Support in Burnie
This guide compares the top peer support providers in Burnie. We rank providers based on their verification status, NDIS registration, and the range of services they offer. There are currently 9 peer support providers serving Burnie.
How we rank providers
Rankings in Burnie 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 Participation in community/social and civic activities and Group and Centre Based Activities, or offer peer support.
- 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 Burnie 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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providers in Burnie
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providers nationally
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 TAS
In the last 90 days, families across TAS made 89 care requests through Carevo, and 26% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 45% NDIS, 26% Home Care Package or aged care, and 29% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo across TAS. Updated each build.
About Burnie
Burnie sits within the Burnie (City) council area, home to around 596 residents. Connecting with a peer support provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
3,287 (19.2%)
State avg 21.1%
Need help with daily activities
1,422 (8.3%)
State avg 6.8%
Median personal income
$654/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Nearest hospital
North West Regional Hospital
Public transport
Metro Tasmania buses
Pharmacies
Priceline Pharmacy Burnie • Wilkinson's Pharmacy
Community support
Burnie Senior Citizens • COTA Tasmania
Northwest coast industrial city transitioning to services economy. High proportion of elderly residents. Paper mill heritage.
Hilly terrain in some areas. Foreshore area is accessible. Hospital precinct is fully accessible.
Peer Support at a glance
Funding
NDIS Capacity Building, Core Supports
Availability
One-to-one and group, in person and online
Wait time
Often within a week of matching
Cost
Usually funded by the NDIS, no gap fee where it is in your plan
Hours
Flexible, including evenings and weekends
Median response
1 hour
How Much Does Peer Support Cost in Burnie?
Peer Support in Burnie typically costs Usually funded by the NDIS, no gap fee where it is in your plan. Rates vary depending on the provider, time of day, and complexity of support required. Weekend, evening, and public holiday rates are generally higher.
Common funding options: NDIS Capacity Building, Core Supports.
How to Pay for Peer Support in Burnie
Peer Support in Burnie can be funded through NDIS Capacity Building, Core Supports. Many providers also accept private payment. Your funding type affects which providers you can access and how services are invoiced. If you have an NDIS plan, check that your plan includes the relevant support category. For aged care packages, your package coordinator can help arrange services.
What Peer Support Is Like in Burnie
Finding peer support in Burnie starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with vetted providers who service Burnie and surrounding areas. Once connected, providers will typically arrange an initial consultation to discuss your support requirements, scheduling preferences, and any specific needs.
Care Services Available in Burnie
Provider counts by service type in Burnie
Most popular care requests in Burnie
Based on 8 actual requests from participants and families in Burnie on Carevo.
- 1 Equipment hire
Real care requests submitted by people in Burnie 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 Burnie?
Across TAS on Carevo, providers respond to enquiries with a median of 1 hour. 50% of enquiries are connected with a provider within 1 hour, and 87% within 24 hours (based on 114 provider connections across TAS).
How many peer support providers are in Burnie?
There are currently 9 peer support providers serving Burnie listed on Carevo.
How much does peer support cost in Burnie?
Peer Support in Burnie typically costs Usually funded by the NDIS, no gap fee where it is in your plan. Rates depend on the provider and the type of support required.
How do I choose a peer support provider in Burnie?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Burnie. Use our directory to compare providers, check their verification status, and view their service offerings.
Can I choose my own peer support provider in Burnie?
Yes. Carevo lists 9 peer support providers serving Burnie, and you are free to choose the one that best fits your needs. You can compare providers by their services, verification status, and coverage area before making a decision.
What qualifications should peer support providers in Burnie have?
Providers should hold relevant industry qualifications, current police checks, and appropriate insurance. NDIS-funded services require providers to meet the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. Always confirm a provider's credentials before engaging their services.
What happens if I'm not happy with my peer support provider in Burnie?
You have the right to change your peer support provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Burnie, contact the provider directly to raise your concerns. If the issue is not resolved, you can switch to another provider on Carevo or lodge a complaint with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
Is peer support available on weekends in Burnie?
Many peer support providers in Burnie offer weekend and after-hours support. Weekend services may attract higher rates under NDIS pricing arrangements. Contact providers directly through Carevo to confirm their weekend availability.
How do I know if a peer support provider in Burnie is NDIS registered?
You can verify a provider's NDIS registration on the NDIS Commission's public register at ndiscommission.gov.au. Providers listed on Carevo display their registration and verification status on their profile. If you are plan-managed or self-managed, you can also use non-registered providers for some services.
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