Domestic assistance providers in Hobart, Tasmania

Domestic assistance in Hobart, Tasmania supports people with household tasks like cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. At the 2021 Census, Hobart had a population of 3390. Of these, 223 people needed help with core activities. Domestic assistance may be available through NDIS or aged care funding, depending on assessed needs. In Hobart, you can find a range of providers offering this service. This page shares local numbers, areas to compare, and what domestic assistance can include.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Hobart, TAS — 76 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 Hobart 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.

Hobart at a glance

Hobart has the most domestic assistance listings of the 104 Tasmania suburbs we compare, with 76.

Domestic assistance near Hobart

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

Who lists domestic assistance in Hobart

76 register listings for domestic assistance cover Hobart: 65 on the NDIS Commission register and 11 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Hobart had 3,390 residents with a median age of 31. 223 people (6.6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.8% across Tasmania. 13.9% were aged 65 or over (20.9% across Tasmania). The median household income was $1,464 a week.

Reach varies. 41 cover 5 or fewer areas, 26 cover 6 to 25 areas, 8 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 31 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (65 of 76), personal care (64 of 76), community access (63 of 76), transport (58 of 76) and respite care (52 of 76).

The typical listing here records 11 supports; 2 of the 76 list domestic assistance as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Abels Cleaning & Restoration, All About You - Disability Services, Bharosa Community Services Tasmania and Cardinal Care Support Services.

60 of the 76 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Hobart cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 1 by listings.

Hobart 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 Hobart

There are 76 register listings for Domestic assistance in Hobart. Of these, 65 are NDIS listings and 11 are for aged care. Two providers in Hobart list only Domestic assistance as their service. Across these listings, the typical number of supports offered per provider is 11. Some providers may also offer supports such as personal care or transport. The public register lists providers but does not confirm their capacity or quality.

Nearby suburbs to compare

If you wish to compare Domestic assistance options, nearby suburbs include North Hobart with 11 listings and West Hobart with 3. Sandy Bay has 6 listings, Dynnyrne has 5, Lenah Valley has 5, and New Town has 10. These areas are within a few kilometres of Hobart and may offer additional choices for people looking for services close by.

Census insights for Hobart and Tasmania

At the 2021 Census, 6.6 percent of Hobart residents needed help with core activities. This compares with 6.8 percent across Tasmania and 5.8 percent for Australia. The median age in Hobart was 31. The median weekly household income was 1464 dollars. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Hobart was 13.9, lower than the Tasmania average of 20.9.

What Domestic assistance can include

Domestic assistance covers routine cleaning of essential living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. It can also include laundry, changing linen, and basic household organisation. Some providers may assist with meal preparation or shopping, if this is funded and agreed. The support should relate to assessed disability or aged care needs, not simply replace ordinary household expenses. Prompts or shared task completion may be part of the service for skill retention.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Hobart 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 Hobart

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

See all 65 NDIS providers listed in Hobart

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Hobart

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

See all 11 aged care providers listed in Hobart

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 Hobart. 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 Hobart

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

Domestic assistance in other Tasmania suburbs

Questions about domestic assistance in Hobart

How many Domestic assistance providers are listed in Hobart?

There are 76 register listings for Domestic assistance in Hobart. This includes 65 NDIS listings and 11 aged care listings.

What tasks can Domestic assistance cover?

Domestic assistance may include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, and household organisation. The exact tasks depend on assessed needs and funding.

How does Hobart compare to nearby suburbs for provider numbers?

Hobart has 76 listings. North Hobart has 11, West Hobart has 3, and Sandy Bay has 6. Other nearby suburbs include Dynnyrne with 5 and New Town with 10.

What percentage of Hobart residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 6.6 percent of Hobart residents needed help with core activities. This is slightly lower than the Tasmania average of 6.8 percent.

Are all Domestic assistance providers in Hobart registered for both NDIS and aged care?

No, some providers are listed for NDIS, some for aged care, and some may offer both. There are 65 NDIS listings and 11 aged care listings in Hobart.

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