Transport providers in Burnie, Tasmania

Transport in Burnie, Tasmania connects people with support for travel to appointments, community activities, and more. There are 19 local providers listing Transport services in Burnie. Of these, 16 are registered for NDIS transport and 3 list aged care transport. At the 2021 Census, Burnie had a population of 693 and a median age of 42. You can also compare services in nearby places like Devonport, which has 29 listings. This page helps you see your options for Transport in Burnie and understand what is available locally.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Burnie, TAS — 19 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list transport 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 transport

Assistance to travel to appointments, work, study and community activities. 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 134 Tasmania suburbs we compare, Burnie is number 5 for transport listings, with 19. The most is Hobart, with 61.

Transport near Burnie

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

Who lists transport in Burnie

19 register listings for transport 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 and 9 cover 6 to 25 areas. 1 is listed in more than one state.

Listings that include transport here also list community access (18 of 19), domestic assistance (18 of 19), support workers (18 of 19), personal care (16 of 19) and respite care (16 of 19).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Empowerment Support Services, Michael Geary Soft Tissue Therapist, Care Forward and Freedom Home Care.

14 of the 19 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Burnie cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 5 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 24.

Burnie has more transport 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.

Transport providers in Burnie and their supports

There are 19 providers listing Transport services in Burnie. Of these, 16 are registered to deliver NDIS Transport, and 3 offer aged care Transport. Most local providers list a range of supports. The typical provider in Burnie lists 11 different support types. Common supports include community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and personal care. None of the providers listed only Transport as their service. Four local organisations named in Burnie are Empowerment Support Services, Michael Geary Soft Tissue Therapist, Care Forward, and Freedom Home Care.

Comparing Transport in Burnie and nearby areas

If you are looking at options beyond Burnie, nearby suburbs offer more choices. Devonport, about 41 km from Burnie, has 29 Transport listings. Wynyard and Ulverstone each have 11 listings and are 17 km and 25 km away, respectively. Smaller places like Spreyton, East Devonport, and Latrobe also have providers. Comparing these areas can help you see if a nearby suburb better matches your needs.

Burnie community profile at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Burnie had a population of 693. The median age was 42. About 30 people, or 4.3 percent, needed help with core activities. This is lower than the Tasmania average of 6.8 percent. People aged 65 and over made up 22.8 percent of Burnie’s population. The median weekly household income was $1064. These figures give a snapshot of the local community and may help when considering support options.

What Transport support can include

Transport support can help a person travel to appointments, shops, work, education or community activities. It may involve travelling in a suitable vehicle, help with entering or leaving a vehicle, or support to use public transport. Some providers offer travel as part of other supports, such as community access or personal care. Training or planning regular journeys may also be included. The services listed here show the range of help available for Transport in Burnie.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport 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 transport in Burnie

16 NDIS listings include transport 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.

See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Burnie

Aged care register listings for transport in Burnie

3 aged care listings include transport 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.

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Burnie

Transport at a glance

Transport support helps a person travel to activities, appointments, work, education or community participation when disability or care needs make ordinary transport options difficult. It may involve direct transport, support to use public transport, or travel delivered as part of another support.

What transport may include

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

What to compare before choosing

Use these transport-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.

Transport in other Tasmania suburbs

Questions about transport in Burnie

How many Transport providers are listed in Burnie?

There are 19 providers listing Transport services in Burnie. Of these, 16 are registered for NDIS Transport and 3 list aged care Transport.

Which nearby suburb has the most Transport listings?

Devonport, about 41 km from Burnie, has 29 Transport listings. Wynyard and Ulverstone each have 11 listings. Other nearby places include Spreyton, East Devonport, and Latrobe.

What is the typical range of supports offered by Burnie providers?

The typical provider in Burnie lists 11 different support types. Common supports include community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and personal care.

What does census data say about Burnie’s community?

At the 2021 Census, Burnie had a population of 693 and a median age of 42. About 4.3 percent of people needed help with core activities.

Can I find Transport support for both NDIS and aged care in Burnie?

Yes. Of the 19 Transport providers listed in Burnie, 16 are registered for NDIS Transport and 3 for aged care Transport.

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