Yes.
If you are self-managed, you can choose your own support worker through Careseekers. Self-management gives you the most flexibility over who provides your supports, and because we are an NDIS-registered provider, you can combine that flexibility with the confidence of working through a registered platform.
Why self-management gives you the most flexibility
Self-management gives you more control over how your supports are arranged.
That includes:
- who provides your support
- when support happens
- how your routine is set up
- how rates are agreed
- how support fits your goals and preferences
For many participants, that makes self-management the funding type that offers the greatest choice.
How this works on Careseekers
When you use Careseekers as a self-managed participant, you can:
- browse worker profiles
- compare experience, qualifications and availability
- speak directly with workers
- negotiate rates directly
- choose the worker who feels right for you
Because we are an NDIS-registered provider, you are doing this through a platform designed to support NDIS participants while still giving you direct choice over the worker.
Can you really choose your own worker?
Yes.
That is one of the main reasons self-managed participants use Careseekers. You are not limited to a rostered model. Instead, you can compare workers yourself and decide who is the right fit for your needs, preferences and support routine.
For many people, that means more consistency, more flexibility and more confidence in who is providing support.
Can you negotiate rates?
Yes.
If you are self-managed, you have the most flexibility when it comes to pricing. On Careseekers, our workers are independent and set their own rates, and you can negotiate directly with them to agree on a rate that works for the arrangement.
That gives you more control over both who provides support and how the arrangement is structured.
What does your worker need to do?
If you want to use a worker through Careseekers, they need to be set up to work through our platform.
That means they need to:
- meet our safety and verification checks
- complete our onboarding requirements
- provide the documents and information needed to work through Careseekers
- be approved before they can start through the platform
This helps us make sure participants can choose workers with confidence.
Why people choose this option
For many self-managed participants, this gives the best of both:
- more choice and control
- direct connection with the worker
- flexibility around rates and arrangements
- the reassurance of working through an NDIS-registered provider
It also makes it easier to build a support arrangement around the person receiving support, rather than around a fixed roster.
What should you check before getting started?
Before choosing a worker, it helps to be clear on:
- what type of support you need
- what your budget allows
- whether the worker has the right experience and qualifications
- whether the worker can meet our platform requirements
- how you want the arrangement to work day to day
The clearer you are at the start, the easier it is to find the right fit.
How we help
We make it easier for self-managed participants to use the flexibility that self-management offers.
With Careseekers, you can compare workers, understand rates clearly, speak directly with workers and choose support that fits your needs. At the same time, every worker who joins the platform needs to meet our safety and verification checks and complete onboarding before they can start.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose my own worker if I am self-managed?
Yes. Self-management gives you the most flexibility, and you can choose your own support worker through Careseekers.
Is Careseekers an NDIS-registered provider?
Yes. Careseekers is an NDIS-registered provider.
Can I negotiate rates directly with workers on Careseekers?
Yes. If you are self-managed, you can negotiate directly with workers on Careseekers.
If I want to bring my worker to Careseekers, does my worker need to complete onboarding?
Yes. To work through Careseekers, workers need to meet our safety and verification checks and complete onboarding before they can start.
Do I still get flexibility if I use Careseekers?
Yes. Using Careseekers still gives you flexibility over who supports you, how support is arranged and how rates are agreed.
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