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About Support Network

More than a support platform.
A community built around people.

Every person deserves the opportunity to make their own choices, build the right support around them and live with greater confidence and independence.

Support Network brings participants, families, independent support workers, disability providers and health professionals together in one trusted national community.

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Our values

What guides us.

Choice

You decide who supports you, when, and how. No assigned rosters, no take-it-or-leave-it.

Trust

Every worker is checked, insured and verified before you ever meet them.

Community

Participants, families, workers and providers, connected across every state and territory.

Jon, founder of Support Network

Founder

Jon

"We built Support Network because everyone deserves a genuine say in who supports them. That's still what drives us every day."

Our story

Why Support Network was created

Support Network started in 2021 with a simple frustration: finding good support shouldn't be this hard.

Our founder, Jon, saw it firsthand — families juggling agencies, support workers with no say over their hours or clients, and participants treated like entries on a roster rather than people with their own goals and preferences.

So he set out to build something different: a national community where participants choose their own support workers directly, workers build real and lasting relationships with the people they support, and providers have a trusted pathway to connect people with the right services.

Five years on, that community includes more than 12,000 independent support workers across every state and territory — and it's still growing.

Our model

One Network. More Choice. The Right Support.

Support Network brings participants, families, independent support workers, providers and health professionals together through one connected national community. Our role is to understand what is needed, identify the right pathway and help people connect with support that fits their life.

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Step 1

Understand

Tell us about the person, their goals and the support they need. We start with a real conversation so we understand who they are before we suggest anyone.

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Step 2

Identify

We determine the most suitable support pathway, whether that's an independent support worker, a trusted provider, a mix of supports or something else entirely.

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Step 3

Connect

We identify independent support workers and trusted providers who may be the right fit. You review their experience, approach and availability before anyone is introduced.

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Step 4

Choose

The participant reviews their options and remains in control of the decision. Family, nominees and coordinators can be involved every step of the way.

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Step 5

Begin

The chosen support arrangement is confirmed and services can commence. Hours, goals and expectations are clear from day one.

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Step 6

Support

We stay connected as needs, goals and circumstances change. Support flexes with life, and the same trusted faces stick around as long as they're the right fit.

Our impact

Growing a stronger support community.

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Independent support workers across Australia

All 8

States and territories covered

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Workers verified, checked and insured

Trust & safety

Safeguards you can count on.

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I Love NDIS Registered NDIS Provider
  • NDIS registered

    Audited against the NDIS Practice Standards, so you're supported by a provider that meets national quality benchmarks.

  • Every worker verified

    Police checks, Working with Children Checks, qualifications and references — all confirmed before anyone appears on the platform.

  • Fully insured

    Public liability and personal accident cover for every engagement, giving families and workers real peace of mind.

  • Real humans when you need them

    Call 1300 671 931 and speak to our Australian team — never a chatbot, never a call centre script.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

We're a community platform, not a traditional agency. Participants connect directly with independent support workers and stay in control of who supports them.

Workers on Support Network are independent. That means more flexibility for them and more choice for you.

Yes. Support Network works with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Call us on 1300 671 931 and we'll help you understand your options.

Costs depend on the supports you choose. Contact our team for a clear breakdown before you commit to anything.

You can change workers at any time. Choice and control means exactly that.

We're Australia-wide, across metropolitan, regional and remote communities in every state and territory.

Ready to build the right support around you?

Whether you are looking for support, joining the workforce or partnering with us, Support Network is here to help you take the next step.

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