Respite care providers in Tasmania
Compare respite care providers across Tasmania (TAS). 123 families in Tasmania have used Carevo to find a provider.
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- 34 providers across Tasmania
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Best Respite Care providers in Tasmania
Showing 10 of 34 providers·How we chose these
Old Beach, TAS and 6 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Hobart, TAS · Kotara, NSW · Rankin Park, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Wallsend, NSW · National provider
Specialises in Cleaning · Personal care · Gardening
Destiny Community Services is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Old Beach, Tasmania in our data. 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 cleaning and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
Lovely to talk to quick response overall lovely definitely will be choosing destiny to help me :)
Verified care seeker, Devonport
Launceston, TAS and 12 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Ballina, NSW · Banora Point, NSW · Coolamon, NSW · Kempsey, NSW · Lismore, NSW · Perth, WA · Port Macquarie, NSW · Taree, NSW · Tweed Heads, NSW · Wagga Wagga, NSW · Wangaratta, VIC · National provider
Specialises in SIL · Support coordination · Respite care
Based in Launceston, Tasmania, Eternal Disability care is an NDIS registered provider. SIL and support coordination are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Counsellor
Bisdee Community Centre - Day Respite is an NDIS registered provider in Glenorchy, Tasmania.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Huon Eldercare is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Franklin, Tasmania.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
Based in Hobart, Tasmania, SeeCure Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Chigwell, TAS and 3 othersAlso servesGlenorchy, TAS · Hobart, TAS · North Hobart, TAS
Specialises in Personal Care · Support Workers
Based in Chigwell, Tasmania, Enabling Hearts is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Registered across 9 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, household tasks and Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
Care2Serve is an NDIS registered provider in Moonah, Tasmania.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Meercroft Care is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Devonport, Tasmania.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
Medea Park Nursing Home is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider serving St Helens, Tasmania, with a disability support worker on its team.
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
South Launceston, TAS and 5 othersAlso servesClyde North, VIC · Davoren Park, SA · Inala, QLD · Launceston, TAS · Thurgoona, NSW · National provider
Specialises in SIL
Re.Connect Support Services works across 16 NDIS support categories in South Launceston, Tasmania. They operate across multiple states. They are most often contacted for SIL. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.
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, Physiotherapist
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 Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement and Group and Centre Based Activities, or offer respite, support work, and personal care. 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.
34
providers in Tasmania
28,928
providers nationally
What "Verified care seeker" means. Any care-seeker feedback shown above is from a real person who used Carevo to connect with that provider and then told us how it went. We only publish feedback tied to a genuine, matched enquiry, never anonymous, unsolicited, or paid reviews.
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 CommissionRespite Care at a Glance
Funding
NDIS Core Supports, Support at Home, CHSP, DVA, Private
Availability
Same-day service for urgent needs
Wait Time
Often within 2-4 hours for emergencies
Cost
$50-$85/hour
Hours
24/7 availability
Median Response
1 hour 6 min
Respite Care in Tasmania (TAS): what to know
Carevo lists 34 respite care providers with active coverage in Tasmania, concentrated around Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie but reaching regional TAS as well. Families in TAS made 83 support requests through Carevo in the last 90 days.
34
Providers in TAS
30
NDIS registered
8
Active in last 30 days
83
Requests, last 90 days
49%
Connected within 1 hour
Coverage by region in Tasmania
| Region | Providers | Busiest area |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 16 | Hobart |
| Glenorchy | 10 | Moonah |
| Launceston | 8 | Launceston |
| Clarence | 5 | Howrah |
| Devonport | 4 | Devonport |
| Brighton | 3 | Bridgewater |
| Waratah/Wynyard | 2 | Wynyard |
| Sorell | 2 | Sorell |
| Huon Valley | 2 | Franklin |
| West Tamar | 1 | Riverside |
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. 30 of the 36 respite care 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 respite care cost in Tasmania?
Respite Care in Tasmania typically costs $50-$85/hour (subsidies available via NDIS/Support at Home). Actual rates vary by provider, funding type, and the level of support required.
How to pay for respite care
Funding options include NDIS Core Supports. Eligibility depends on your assessment and plan.
Respite Care by suburb in Tasmania
Browse providers in the busiest areas, or use any suburb page to see who services your postcode.
What is respite care?
Respite care is short-term or temporary support that gives a family carer a break while someone else looks after their family member. It can be in-home, overnight, or a short stay in accommodation, and covers everything from a few hours to several weeks. Under the NDIS, this support is called Short Term Respite, funded from a participant’s Core Supports budget (NDIS Pricing Arrangements 2025-26).
Who it is for and how it is funded
Respite is for family carers of NDIS participants and older Australians who need a planned or emergency break. Under NDIS Short Term Respite rules (NDIS Pricing Arrangements 2025-26), a participant generally needs an informal carer providing more than 6 hours of daily support, and is ineligible if already receiving more than 18 hours of paid support a day or using SIL or ILO; eligible participants get up to 28 days a year, capped at 14 days at a time. Older Australians access in-home respite through Support at Home or the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, following the 1 November 2025 changeover from Home Care Packages, with residential respite capped at 63 subsidised days a financial year and extendable in 21-day blocks with assessor approval (Department of Health and Aged Care 2025).
Availability on Carevo
Carevo currently lists 28,038 registered providers across 4,782 suburbs, including respite and support worker providers who can be matched to your funding type and timeframe. Provider rankings on this page follow the criteria explained above.
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.
Helpful NDIS resources for Tasmania
Guides to help you understand your plan, budget, and supports.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many respite care providers are there in Tasmania?
There are 34 respite care 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 respite care cost in Tasmania?
Respite Care in Tasmania typically costs $50-$85/hour (subsidies available via NDIS/Support at Home). 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 6 min, and 49% 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 respite care providers?
By local government area, coverage on Carevo is deepest in Hobart (16 providers), Glenorchy (10 providers), Launceston (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 respite care 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. 30 of the 36 respite care providers listed in TAS on Carevo are NDIS registered.