Find Local Support Workers Across Australia
Wherever you are in Australia, browse independent support workers in your state, city or local area and compare qualifications, experience, languages, availability and gender to find who's right for you. Support workers set their own rates, so you can discuss pricing directly and choose support that suits your budget.
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Find Support Workers in Your State or Territory
Select your location to explore support options and find independent support workers in your area.
Simple, Transparent and Personalised Care
Your Care Journey Step by Step
Tell us what you need
Post a job, sharing a little about the care you're looking for, your preferences, and how you'd like to use your funding.
Connect with support
Browse through local support worker profiles, review applications, negotiate rates, to find someone who feels like the right fit.
Agree on the details
Once you've found your fit, confirm rates and responsibilities in a simple agreement, making sure everyone is comfortable.
Receive care
Receive quality, personalised care, with peace of mind, knowing your support workers are backed by our insurance on all approved shifts.
Manage your care with ease
Track your support schedule, approve shifts, and view invoices with ease, while we take care of payments with your chosen funding.
Choice. Value. Connection.
Why Choose CareVicinity
Verified and trusted support workers
Every support worker is verified with a police check and references. To give you extra peace of mind support workers are also covered by our suite of insurance on all approved shifts.
Easily use your funding
CareVicinity will partner with your chosen funding provider to ensure your payments are taken care of without you lifting a finger.
Our dedicated success team
Our dedicated success team is here to help, every step of the way. We’ll ensure every care seeker finds a support worker who truly fits their needs and values.
Diverse, qualified support workers
Access a wide range of qualified, diverse and pre-vetted support workers, there's someone suitable for every support need, your care, your choice.
Negotiable rates
With CareVicinity, there are no fixed rates, you can connect with support workers to negotiate pricing, to find support that suits your budget.
Transparent pricing
With our competitive 12.5% platform fee, charged to the support worker, your funding goes further, there’s no hidden costs or surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
CareVicinity offers a wide range of services including:
- Personal care,
- Daily living assistance,
- Home and garden help,
- Community and social support,
- Transport to appointments,
- Respite care,
- Companionship.
See more about our services here.
Care seekers don’t pay a CareVicinity platform fee. Support workers pay CareVicinity a 12.5% platform fee, while setting their own rates. You can see and compare rates before choosing who you’d like to work with.
See more about our fees here.
Once a shift is completed and approved, an invoice is generated automatically and payment is processed through CareVicinity, so you don’t need to arrange bank transfers directly with your support worker.
You can browse and compare support worker profiles based on experience, qualifications, availability and other preferences, then choose who you’d like to connect with.
You and your support worker agree on services, rates and expectations in a digital service agreement through the platform. The agreement can be updated if your care needs or arrangements change.
Yes. Your own support worker can join CareVicinity with an ABN, a current police check and two professional references. Once they’ve signed up, they can apply to your job listing.
Approved services booked and invoiced through CareVicinity are covered by CareVicinity’s insurance, the same as with other support workers on the platform.
Find an Independent Support Worker Near You
Explore local independent support workers, compare profiles, experience and rates, and choose the person who best suits your needs.
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