Therapy services providers in Burnie, Tasmania
Therapy services in Burnie, Tasmania are listed for people seeking allied health assessment and intervention. At the 2021 Census, Burnie had a population of 693 and a median age of 42. Therapy services in Burnie may help with function, communication, mobility, independence or participation, depending on each person’s needs. There are 19 therapy service listings in Burnie, with 16 registered for NDIS and 3 for aged care. Local providers include St Giles, Care Forward, ELPE Health, and Freedom Home Care.
This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Burnie, TAS — 19 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list therapy services 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 therapy services
Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and other allied health supports. People in Burnie 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.
Burnie at a glance
Of the 106 Tasmania suburbs we compare, Burnie is number 4 for therapy services listings, with 19. The most is Hobart, with 71.
Therapy services near Burnie
These Tasmania suburbs are the closest to Burnie with register listings for therapy services. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Therapy services in Somerset (3 listings, about 6 km)
- Therapy services in Wynyard (8 listings, about 17 km)
- Therapy services in Ulverstone (8 listings, about 25 km)
- Therapy services in Devonport (29 listings, about 41 km)
- Therapy services in Spreyton (3 listings, about 41 km)
- Therapy services in East Devonport (5 listings, about 41 km)
Who lists therapy services in Burnie
19 register listings for therapy services cover Burnie: 16 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Burnie had 693 residents with a median age of 42. 30 people (4.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.8% across Tasmania. 22.8% were aged 65 or over (20.9% across Tasmania). The median household income was $1,064 a week.
Reach varies. 10 cover 5 or fewer areas, 8 cover 6 to 25 areas and 1 covers 26 to 100 areas. 3 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include therapy services here also list community access (13 of 19), personal care (13 of 19), support workers (13 of 19), transport (12 of 19) and domestic assistance (11 of 19).
The typical listing here records 10 supports; 4 of the 19 list therapy services as their only support.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include St Giles, Care Forward, ELPE Health and Freedom Home Care.
14 of the 19 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Burnie cover 18 different supports. Therapy services is number 5 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 24.
Burnie has more therapy services listings than 5 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.
Therapy services in Burnie: Provider numbers and supports
Burnie has 19 therapy service listings. Of these, 16 are registered as NDIS providers and 3 are listed for aged care. Four listings in Burnie offer only therapy services. There are 18 different supports listed in the suburb, with common supports including community access, personal care, and support workers. Domestic assistance and nursing are each listed by 11 providers. Most listings offer a range of supports, with a typical listing providing 10 different services.
Comparing Burnie to nearby towns for therapy services
Nearby towns offer additional options for therapy services. Devonport, located 41 km from Burnie, has 29 listings. Wynyard and Ulverstone each have 8 listings, while Somerset has 3. East Devonport has 5 listings, and Spreyton has 3. Comparing these numbers may help when looking at availability or provider variety across the region.
Census insights for Burnie and therapy needs
At the 2021 Census, 4.3 percent of Burnie’s population needed help with core activities. This is lower than the Tasmania average of 6.8 percent and the Australian average of 5.8 percent. In Burnie, 22.8 percent of people were aged 65 or older, which is above the national average of 17.2 percent. The median weekly household income in Burnie was 1064 dollars. These figures may be relevant when considering therapy service needs in the area.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services for Burnie 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 therapy services in Burnie
16 NDIS listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Burnie, TAS. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Wayfinder Counselling Therapy services
- The Good Physio Therapy services
- Pathway Nutrition Therapy services
- In Good Hands Occupational Therapy Therapy services, Transport, Home modifications
- Australian Independent Care Services Transport, Domestic assistance, Support workers
- Family Based Care Tasmania Therapy services, Behaviour support, Domestic assistance
See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Burnie
Aged care register listings for therapy services in Burnie
3 aged care listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Burnie, TAS. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Care Forward Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment
- Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment
- Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment
See all 3 aged care providers listed in Burnie
Therapy services at a glance
Therapy services include allied health assessment and intervention intended to improve function, communication, mobility, independence or participation. The relevant profession and approach depend on the person’s goals and clinical needs; “therapy” is not one interchangeable service.
What therapy services may include
- Assessment of function, communication, mobility, behaviour, swallowing, daily activities or other profession-specific needs.
- Collaborative goals and an intervention plan linked to everyday participation.
- Direct sessions, home programs, equipment recommendations or environmental strategies within professional scope.
- Training for family, carers or support workers when consented and clinically appropriate.
- Progress reviews and reports that explain outcomes, barriers and future recommendations.
Read the full guide to therapy services: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.
What to compare before choosing
Use these therapy services-specific checks when you contact providers in Burnie. 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 Burnie
Each number is how many register listings in Burnie list that support.
- Personal care in Burnie (21)
- Domestic assistance in Burnie (20)
- Transport in Burnie (19)
- Support coordination in Burnie (15)
- Nursing in Burnie (13)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Burnie (12)
Therapy services in other Tasmania suburbs
- Therapy services in Hobart (71)
- Therapy services in Launceston (59)
- Therapy services in Devonport (29)
- Therapy services in Glenorchy (18)
- Therapy services in Moonah (16)
- Therapy services in Bellerive (13)
- Therapy services in Sandy Bay (12)
- Therapy services in Riverside (12)
- Therapy services in New Town (11)
- Therapy services in North Hobart (11)
- Therapy services in Rosny Park (11)
- Therapy services in Howrah (10)
Questions about therapy services in Burnie
How many therapy service providers are listed in Burnie?
There are 19 therapy service listings in Burnie. Of these, 16 are registered for NDIS and 3 are listed for aged care.
Which nearby towns have therapy services listings?
Devonport has 29 listings and is 41 km from Burnie. Wynyard and Ulverstone each have 8 listings. Somerset has 3, East Devonport 5, and Spreyton 3.
What supports are commonly listed by therapy providers in Burnie?
Common supports include community access, personal care, support workers, domestic assistance, and nursing. Most listings offer a range of supports.
What percentage of Burnie residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 4.3 percent of Burnie’s population needed help with core activities.
Are there therapy services in Burnie that list only this service?
Yes, four listings in Burnie offer only therapy services and do not list other types of supports.
See all therapy services providers
Reading about Therapy services
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- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.