Therapy services providers in Hobart, Tasmania

Therapy services in Hobart are available through a range of providers and supports. Hobart, located in Tasmania, offers options for people seeking allied health assessment and intervention. At the 2021 Census, Hobart had a population of 3390, with 223 people needing help with core activities. The suburb lists 71 therapy service providers, including both NDIS and aged care options. People in Hobart can also compare services in nearby areas such as Sandy Bay or North Hobart. This page helps you explore the available choices and understand what is listed in the area.

This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Hobart, TAS — 71 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 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 therapy services listings of the 106 Tasmania suburbs we compare, with 71.

Therapy services near Hobart

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

Who lists therapy services in Hobart

71 register listings for therapy services cover Hobart: 63 on the NDIS Commission register and 8 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. 36 cover 5 or fewer areas, 24 cover 6 to 25 areas, 10 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 31 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include therapy services here also list support workers (47 of 71), community access (45 of 71), domestic assistance (43 of 71), personal care (43 of 71) and transport (39 of 71).

The typical listing here records 10 supports; 8 of the 71 list therapy services as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Cardinal Care Support Services, Corumbene Care, Hobart Child Psychology and Knights of the Shed.

55 of the 71 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Hobart cover 18 different supports. Therapy services is number 3 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 76.

Hobart has more therapy services 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.

Therapy services providers in Hobart

There are 71 listings for Therapy services in Hobart. Of these, 63 are registered NDIS providers and 8 are listed for aged care. Some providers list only Therapy services, while others offer additional supports. The most commonly listed supports include support workers, community access, domestic assistance, personal care, transport, and life skills. Each listing shows the supports offered and whether the provider is registered for NDIS or aged care. A register listing shows what is recorded publicly and does not confirm capacity or quality.

Comparing nearby suburbs for Therapy services

People may also consider Therapy services in nearby suburbs. For example, Sandy Bay has 12 listings, while North Hobart has 11. Battery Point, West Hobart, Glebe, and South Hobart each have between 4 and 6 listings. All these places are within 2 kilometres of Hobart. Comparing listings in these areas can help people see the range of supports and providers available close by.

Supports and provider information in Hobart

Therapy services in Hobart can include assessment of function, communication, mobility, behaviour, or daily activities. Providers may also offer intervention plans, direct sessions, equipment recommendations, or training for carers. The typical provider in Hobart lists around 10 different supports. Some listings include a website, with 55 providers showing this option. No SolDirectory member providers are listed in Hobart at this time.

Census insights for Hobart and Tasmania

At the 2021 Census, 6.6 percent of Hobart residents needed help with core activities. This compares to 6.8 percent across Tasmania and 5.8 percent nationally. People aged 65 and over made up 13.9 percent of Hobart’s population. The median weekly household income was 1464 dollars. These figures can help people understand the local context when looking for Therapy services.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services 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 therapy services in Hobart

63 NDIS listings include therapy services 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 63 NDIS providers listed in Hobart

Aged care register listings for therapy services in Hobart

8 aged care listings include therapy services 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 8 aged care providers listed in Hobart

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

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 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.

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Questions about therapy services in Hobart

How many Therapy services providers are listed in Hobart?

There are 71 listings for Therapy services in Hobart. Of these, 63 are registered for NDIS and 8 are listed for aged care.

What supports do Therapy services providers in Hobart commonly offer?

Common supports include support workers, community access, domestic assistance, personal care, transport, and life skills. The typical provider lists around 10 supports.

How does Hobart compare to nearby suburbs for Therapy services?

Sandy Bay has 12 listings, North Hobart has 11, and other nearby suburbs such as Battery Point, West Hobart, Glebe, and South Hobart have between 4 and 6 listings each.

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 compares to 6.8 percent in Tasmania overall.

Does a register listing mean a provider has capacity or is endorsed?

A register listing only shows what is recorded on the public register. It does not confirm a provider’s capacity, quality, or endorsement.

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