Domestic assistance providers in Devonport, Tasmania

Domestic assistance in Devonport is available through a range of local and nearby providers. In Devonport, Tasmania, 34 providers list domestic assistance as a service. At the 2021 Census, Devonport had a population of 14481, with 1346 people needing help with core activities. This page outlines which providers offer domestic assistance in Devonport, how the service is used, and how the suburb compares to nearby areas like East Devonport and Ulverstone. Learn more about the types of support available and local details to help you understand your options.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Devonport, TAS — 34 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list domestic assistance among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About domestic assistance

Help with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and other household tasks. People in Devonport and the surrounding Tasmania area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Devonport at a glance

Of the 104 Tasmania suburbs we compare, Devonport is number 3 for domestic assistance listings, with 34. The most is Hobart, with 76.

Domestic assistance near Devonport

These Tasmania suburbs are the closest to Devonport with register listings for domestic assistance. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists domestic assistance in Devonport

34 register listings for domestic assistance cover Devonport: 28 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Devonport had 14,481 residents with a median age of 43. 1,346 people (9.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.8% across Tasmania. 23.7% were aged 65 or over (20.9% across Tasmania). The median household income was $1,093 a week.

Reach varies. 18 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas and 4 cover 26 to 100 areas. 8 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (31 of 34), community access (30 of 34), personal care (28 of 34), transport (28 of 34) and nursing (23 of 34).

The typical listing here records 11 supports; 1 of the 34 list domestic assistance as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Acorn Support Services, Care Forward - Devonport, Fotas Care and Joyce Lin.

26 of the 34 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Devonport cover 19 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 39.

Devonport has more domestic assistance listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

Domestic assistance providers in Devonport

Devonport has 34 providers listing domestic assistance. Of these, 28 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 6 list aged care services. One provider lists only domestic assistance, while others may offer a mix of supports. On average, a listing in Devonport covers 11 different support types. Some local providers include Acorn Support Services, Care Forward - Devonport, Fotas Care and Joyce Lin. There are 26 listings with a website for more information.

Comparing Devonport to nearby suburbs

If you are looking at options beyond Devonport, nearby suburbs also list domestic assistance providers. East Devonport, just 1 km away, has 6 listings. Ulverstone, 16 km from Devonport, has 12 providers. Latrobe, at a distance of 8 km, lists 7 providers. Port Sorell, Gawler, and West Ulverstone each have 3 listings. The nearest larger town is Burnie, with 20 listings, located 41 km away. Comparing these areas may help you see what is available locally and in surrounding communities.

Support needs in Devonport at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Devonport had a population of 14481. Of these, 1346 people needed help with core activities, making up 9.3 percent of the population. This is higher than the 6.8 percent recorded for Tasmania overall and the 5.8 percent for Australia. The median age in Devonport was 43, and 23.7 percent of residents were aged 65 and over. These figures show the local context for domestic assistance needs.

What domestic assistance may include

Domestic assistance covers tasks that help maintain a safe and functional home. This can include routine cleaning of kitchens and bathrooms, laundry, changing linen, and supporting meal preparation. Some providers may also help with shopping or household tasks, depending on the service agreement. Support often aims to help people keep up with daily living routines and skills. Funded assistance is generally linked to assessed needs, not just replacing ordinary household chores.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Devonport yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for domestic assistance in Devonport

28 NDIS listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Devonport, TAS. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 28 NDIS providers listed in Devonport

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Devonport

6 aged care listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Devonport, TAS. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Devonport

Domestic assistance at a glance

Domestic assistance helps a person maintain a safe and functional home through tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and essential household routines. Funded support should relate to assessed disability or aged care needs rather than simply replacing ordinary household expenses.

What domestic assistance may include

Read the full guide to domestic assistance: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these domestic assistance-specific checks when you contact providers in Devonport. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Devonport

Each number is how many register listings in Devonport list that support.

Domestic assistance in other Tasmania suburbs

Questions about domestic assistance in Devonport

How many providers offer domestic assistance in Devonport?

There are 34 providers listing domestic assistance in Devonport. Of these, 28 are registered for NDIS supports and 6 list aged care services.

How does Devonport compare to nearby areas for domestic assistance?

Devonport has more domestic assistance listings than nearby suburbs. For example, East Devonport has 6, Ulverstone 12, and Latrobe 7 providers.

What percentage of people in Devonport need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 9.3 percent of Devonport residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state and national averages.

Which types of support are commonly offered with domestic assistance?

In Devonport, providers often list other supports alongside domestic assistance. Common types include support workers, community access, personal care, and transport.

Is domestic assistance in Devonport only for NDIS participants?

No. Some providers also list aged care services, not just NDIS. Both types of funded support can include domestic assistance, depending on eligibility.

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