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What NDIS Participants Need to Know About Engaging Workers Directly

As a self-managed or plan-managed NDIS participant, one of the biggest advantages you have is the ability to choose your own support workers. With Careseekers, it’s never been easier to find independent, trusted support workers who match your lifestyle, goals and values.

Why More NDIS Participants Are Choosing Their Own Support Workers

When you engage workers through Careseekers — you gain more:

✅ Choice and control over who supports you

✅ Flexibility with scheduling and services

✅ Personalisation to suit your culture, interests, and goals

✅ Better value for money with competitive rates

✅ Consistency by building a regular team of trusted workers

With Careseekers, you can easily connect with thousands of independent, verified support workers who are ready to support you on your terms.

How Careseekers Makes It Easy

Careseekers is a platform built specifically for NDIS participants and families who want more control over their supports - without the admin stress. Here's how we help:

AI-Powered Matching with CS Whiz

Use CS Whiz our smart matching assistant to instantly get worker suggestions based on your goals, needs, and preferences. Whether you need help with personal care, transport, community access, or therapy support, CS Whiz makes the process quick and tailored.

Search Based on What Matters to You

Find workers in your area based on:

  • Experience and qualifications

  • Cultural background and language

  • Interests and support styles

  • Gender, availability, and more

You can view detailed profiles, chat directly with workers, and decide who’s the best fit.

Safety and Peace of Mind
All workers on Careseekers are verified before being activated. The platform ensures:

  • NDIS Worker Screening checks

  • Public liability, professional indemnity, and personal accident insurance (fully covered by Careseekers)

  • Up-to-date documents and qualifications

You can feel confident knowing your workers meet safety and compliance standards.

Easy Contracts and Agreements

No need to worry about paperwork - Careseekers generates your service agreements automatically, with clear terms around rates, services and schedules.

Simple Invoicing and Payments

Approve shifts with one click. Invoices are generated and sent to your plan manager or NDIS portal. No spreadsheets or follow-ups - just easy, transparent payment flows.

Designed for Self-Managed and Plan-Managed Participants

If you manage your own plan or use a plan manager, you’re in the perfect position to engage workers through Careseekers. You stay in control while the platform handles the admin - so you can focus on building a support team that works for you.

Ready to Build Your Team?

Thousands of NDIS participants trust Careseekerss to help them connect with the right independent support workers for their needs. Whether you want to use CS Whiz, browse profiles, post a job, or ask our team for help, we’ve made the process fast, safe and stress-free.

Start now and find the support workers who are the right fit for your life.

To find disability support services, please visit www.careseekers.com.au/services/disability-support-workers

To find aged care services, please visit www.careseekers.com.au/services/aged-care-workers

To become a care or support worker, please visit www.careseekers.com.au/carer

To make a referral, please visit https://www.careseekers.com.au/referrals