Transport providers in Devonport, Tasmania

Transport in Devonport, Tasmania is available through a range of local providers. At the 2021 Census, Devonport had a population of 14481. Of these, 1346 people needed help with core activities. There are 29 Transport listings in Devonport, with 24 of these identified as NDIS providers and 5 as aged care providers. Residents can compare options in Devonport and nearby suburbs to find a suitable service.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Devonport, TAS — 29 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 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 134 Tasmania suburbs we compare, Devonport is number 3 for transport listings, with 29. The most is Hobart, with 61.

Transport near Devonport

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

Who lists transport in Devonport

29 register listings for transport cover Devonport: 24 on the NDIS Commission register and 5 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. 15 cover 5 or fewer areas, 11 cover 6 to 25 areas and 3 cover 26 to 100 areas. 7 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include transport here also list community access (28 of 29), domestic assistance (28 of 29), support workers (27 of 29), personal care (25 of 29) and nursing (22 of 29).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Care Forward - Devonport, Joyce Lin, Respect Aged Care and Tassiecare.

23 of the 29 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Devonport cover 19 different supports. Transport is number 5 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 39.

Devonport has more transport 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.

Transport providers in Devonport

Devonport has 29 providers listing Transport services. Out of these, 24 are registered for NDIS and 5 for aged care. Providers may offer support for community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and personal care. None of the listings in Devonport are exclusive to Transport, and 23 providers display a website. The typical provider lists 11 supports, showing a range of service combinations.

Comparing Transport options in nearby suburbs

People looking for Transport in Devonport can compare options in nearby areas. East Devonport is just 1 km away and has 5 listings. Latrobe, 8 km from Devonport, offers 9 listings. Ulverstone, 16 km away, has 11 listings. The closest larger town is Burnie, with 19 listings at a distance of 41 km. Looking at nearby suburbs can help you see more choices and different supports available.

Devonport community and support needs

At the 2021 Census, 9.3 percent of Devonport residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the 6.8 percent for Tasmania and 5.8 percent for Australia. The median age in Devonport was 43, and the median weekly household income was 1093 dollars. About 23.7 percent of people in Devonport were aged 65 or over. These numbers can help you understand the local need for support services, including Transport.

What Transport support can include

Transport support helps people travel to appointments, work, education or community activities when regular transport is not suitable. It can include direct travel, help to use public transport, or transport provided during other supports. Some providers also offer assistance entering or leaving vehicles, route planning, and support to build confidence using public or community transport.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport 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 transport in Devonport

24 NDIS listings include transport 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 24 NDIS providers listed in Devonport

Aged care register listings for transport in Devonport

5 aged care listings include transport 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 5 aged care providers listed in Devonport

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 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.

Transport in other Tasmania suburbs

Questions about transport in Devonport

How many Transport providers are in Devonport?

There are 29 listings for Transport in Devonport. Of these, 24 are NDIS providers and 5 are aged care providers.

How does Devonport compare to nearby suburbs for Transport services?

East Devonport, 1 km away, has 5 listings. Latrobe has 9 listings, and Ulverstone has 11 listings. Burnie, a larger town, has 19 listings.

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

At the 2021 Census, 9.3 percent of Devonport residents needed help with core activities.

What types of support are commonly listed with Transport in Devonport?

Common supports listed with Transport in Devonport include community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and personal care.

Are there providers in Devonport who only offer Transport?

No, there are no listings in Devonport that are exclusive to Transport. Providers usually offer a range of supports.

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