What is a Self-Managed Home Care Package — and Why It’s Changing Lives

A self-managed Home Care Package gives you direct access to aged care funding—but unlike traditional care, you stay in charge of where those funds go. You’re not boxed into using one agency’s roster or shuffled between unfamiliar support workers. Instead, you build your own team—on your terms.

You could hire a neighbour. A bilingual carer. Someone who understands dementia care, or someone who brings kindness into every conversation. You choose the support you need—be it meal prep, help with household tasks, transport to community events, or personal care like bathing or medication reminders.

Here’s why more people are choosing self-managed care in Mildura:

• It gives you breathing room. No rushing through agency systems—take the time to find carers who genuinely suit you.
• Your money stretches further. Lower overhead means more actual care hours.
• You stay flexible. As your needs change, so can your care. No back-and-forth approvals.
• You’re not alone. Support Network helps you navigate the tricky stuff—like managing invoices and staying compliant.

You’re not expected to do it all alone. You’re simply given the space to lead—and trusted with the choice to build care around your life, not the other way around.

In a region like Mildura, where connection and community still hold weight, this kind of care feels more natural. More personal. More yours.

Freedom to Choose the Right Carers for Your Life

Choosing your own carers isn’t just a perk—it’s the very heart of self-managed care. It’s about making sure the person walking through your door understands your needs, your habits, your routines—and treats you like more than a checklist. In Mildura, where people value straightforward honesty and familiarity, this kind of personal connection can change everything.

When you manage your own Home Care Package, you’re not forced to take whoever’s available from an agency schedule. You can look around, ask questions, trust your gut. And most importantly, you choose who steps into your life.

Our role is to make that process easier for you. We give you the flexibility to find the right people and the tools to manage them confidently. Whether you need a hand around the home, overnight support, or complex medical care, you’ve got the freedom to find carers who match your pace and understand your world.

Let’s walk through what’s possible.

Home Care

Our carers don’t just show up—they settle in. With home care, it’s the small things that matter most: keeping your surroundings clean, preparing meals the way you like, helping with laundry or grocery runs.

You choose someone who respects your space, understands how you like things done, and fits into your home without making it feel clinical. It’s care that blends in, not takes over.

Daily Living

From brushing your teeth to managing medication, daily tasks can become tricky without the right help. But the help you bring into your life should feel like a teammate, not a manager.

Our support workers focus on routine without robbing you of your rhythm. They gently assist with everyday needs while encouraging you to stay as independent as you want to be.

Domestic Assistance

Cleaning, vacuuming, dishes, folding laundry—these are the parts of life we all deal with, but sometimes they get too heavy to manage alone.

That’s where the right carer makes a difference. Someone who doesn’t just “do the job,” but respects your routines, listens to how you like things done, and brings a warm presence into your space.

24 Hour Care

Some situations call for round-the-clock attention, but that doesn’t mean your home should start to feel like a hospital.

We help you find carers who understand boundaries and comfort, who are there when needed but never intrusive. With 24-hour care, the goal is peace of mind—for you and your family—without losing the sense of home.

Personal Care

Personal care is personal, full stop. It’s not just about hygiene and grooming—it’s about dignity. It’s about feeling safe and seen, even when you need help with the most private parts of your routine.

The carers you choose are ones you can trust. Gentle. Respectful. Consistent. That kind of trust is earned, and with self-management, you get to build it your way.

Overnight Care

Night-time can be vulnerable—especially if mobility is limited or health conditions require attention after hours.

Overnight carers bring quiet reassurance. They're present through the night, there to assist if needed, and ready to respond without disrupting your rest. You decide who stays, and you shape the way care looks when the lights go out.

Disability Care

Living with a disability doesn’t mean settling for cookie-cutter care. You deserve someone who listens, adapts, and supports—not someone who assumes or rushes.

With a self-managed package, you can select disability carers who see you, not just the condition. Carers who support your goals, who respect your boundaries, and who bring a genuine sense of purpose into the work they do.

Disability Support

It’s not just about physical help—it’s about encouragement. Whether it’s assistance with mobility, skill-building, or emotional support, our carers bring patience, presence, and consistency.

When you’re managing your support team, you get to pick people who empower you—who understand the difference between doing for you and doing with you.

Complex Care

Health conditions can get complicated, but care should still feel human. Our complex care providers are experienced and attentive, but never clinical in attitude.

Whether it’s PEG feeding, continence care, or medication management, you’re supported by people who are trained, calm under pressure, and always respectful of your comfort and choices.

High Care

High care isn’t about stepping in and taking over. It’s about stepping in with purpose—and staying grounded in your way of life.

Our high-care carers are confident, skilled, and emotionally intelligent. They know how to respond to changing conditions while still giving you space to be yourself.

Social and Community Participation

Getting out, seeing people, joining a group—these aren’t luxuries. They’re essential to mental wellbeing and a good life.

Whether you want company to visit the market, attend a local event, or just have a chat at the café, you can choose someone who understands your personality and supports your social life—not just your physical needs.

Behaviour Support

When behaviour becomes a challenge, compassion becomes even more critical. Our behaviour support carers are trained to assist gently and respectfully—whether it’s related to dementia, mental health, or other concerns.

The person you choose should have more than just the right skills. They should have patience, kindness, and a calm approach that brings stability to your days.

Dedicated Support for Every Health Condition and Need

When someone lives with a specific health condition—whether chronic, progressive, or temporary—the kind of care they need isn’t general, it’s personal. That’s why self-managing your Home Care Package in Mildura gives you a powerful choice: to build a support team that truly understands what you or your loved one is going through.

We help you step into this role with confidence. You’re not left to figure it all out on your own—we help you find carers who’ve worked with these conditions before, who know how to support with care, with insight, and with patience.

Let’s take a closer look at the tailored support options available—and what each kind of care can really mean.

Arthritis Care

Pain and stiffness can make everyday tasks feel like mountains. Carers who understand arthritis know that patience matters. Whether it’s helping with mobility, meal prep, or just making sure things are within reach, your chosen support worker will work at your pace, not theirs.

Autism Care

Autism isn’t something that needs “fixing”—it needs understanding. Our carers take the time to learn routines, sensory triggers, and preferred communication styles. With your guidance, we help you choose someone who respects boundaries, brings calm to overstimulation, and supports growth without pressure.

Cancer Care

When someone is facing cancer, support needs can shift daily. Some days are for rest, some for hospital visits, and others for simply needing someone nearby. A carer who’s supported cancer clients before will know how to step in with grace, never force anything, and always listen before acting.

Epilepsy Care

Safety becomes the top priority, but so does freedom and dignity. Our support workers trained in epilepsy management understand seizure protocols, how to assist in recovery, and how to offer quiet, consistent presence—so you or your loved one never feel watched, only supported.

Heart Disease Care

Fatigue, shortness of breath, lifestyle adjustments—caring for someone with heart disease takes awareness, gentleness, and the ability to notice subtle changes. When you manage your own care, you choose a carer who brings calm energy, knows how to respond to signs of distress, and truly listens.

Huntington's Disease Care

With its physical, cognitive, and emotional shifts, Huntington’s care is complex. But in the right hands, it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. You get to choose carers who have experience walking this path—people who can adapt with changing needs while still seeing the person behind the condition.

Mental Health

Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or long-term mental illness, care here is as much about listening as it is about doing. You need someone consistent, who doesn’t judge, doesn’t rush, and doesn’t assume. That’s why choosing your own mental health support worker changes everything—it becomes real support, not just scheduled visits.

Motor Neurone Disease Care

MND care isn’t about rushing to the end—it’s about supporting the present. With your package, you can bring in carers who understand respiratory support, muscle weakness, communication aids—and who offer help without ever treating you like a list of needs. Just a human being, supported fully.

Muscular Dystrophy

Carers experienced with MD know how to assist without overstepping. Whether it’s transferring, mobility assistance, or providing emotional support as independence shifts, you pick someone who respects capability and helps build strength where it still exists.

Out of Hospital Care

Coming home from hospital can feel like a relief—but also a bit of a shock. Routines change. Care needs jump. You can choose someone who’ll help bridge that gap—someone who’s supported others through discharge, helped set up home equipment, and adjusted to fast-changing needs with calm and clarity.

Parkinson’s Disease Care

Parkinson’s isn’t just about tremors—it’s about unpredictable moments and quiet strength. The carers you choose should be grounded, encouraging, and unhurried. They’ll understand the physical symptoms, but also the importance of routine, reassurance, and preserving dignity every step of the way.

Palliative Care

This is sacred care. Gentle, human, and entirely focused on comfort and presence. Whether it’s managing pain, assisting with emotional care, or being there for the family too, palliative carers must be chosen with heart. You’ll want someone kind, still, and deeply respectful of this stage of life.

Dementia Care

It’s not just about memory loss—it’s about identity, familiarity, and safety. You deserve to choose someone who can walk through confusion without panic, who understands redirection, repetition, and—most importantly—how to meet the person where they are. That’s what dementia carers do when they’re chosen well.

Support Network's Platform: Making Self-Management Simple

Self-managing a Home Care Package might sound overwhelming at first. Invoices, budgets, timesheets—it can feel like too much when all you want is good care and control over your support. That’s exactly why our online platform exists—to make the tough parts feel effortless, and to keep you focused on what matters most: living life on your terms.

With Support Network, you don’t need to be tech-savvy or business-minded to manage your own care package. Our platform is designed for people, not professionals—clear, simple, and built with the everyday user in mind.

Here’s how it works for you:

• Post jobs easily Looking for a carer who understands dementia care or someone fluent in your first language? Just log in, write a short job ad, and connect directly with support workers who match what you’re looking for.
• Manage invoices without the stress No paper trails. No chasing. Just upload or approve the invoice your carer sends—and we take care of the rest. You always know what’s been paid and what’s pending.
• Approve timesheets in seconds With a few clicks, review the hours your support worker has logged and give it the green light. It's as simple as reading and confirming—no confusing forms, no extra steps.
• Keep your budget in check See where your funds are going, how much you’ve spent, and what’s left for the month. The numbers are there in black and white, so you always feel in control, not in the dark.

Everything on our platform is about clarity. You can log in anytime. Nothing is hidden. No decisions are made without your input. And if you ever get stuck, our friendly team is just a phone call away.

Self-management becomes easy—not because the work disappears, but because the right tools are finally in your hands.

Benefits of Self-Managing Your Home Care Package

• Personal choice You decide who walks into your home and how they support you. That kind of choice brings peace of mind no agency can match.
• Budget control Every dollar is accounted for—and you decide where it goes. No surprise fees, no guesswork. Just clear, honest spending.
• Lower fees, more care hours Say goodbye to bloated admin costs. More of your package goes where it belongs—towards real care that makes a difference.
• Choose culturally matched carers Whether it’s language, background, or values—being understood is everything. You choose people who feel like home.
• Transparency at every step No confusion. No locked doors. You see every invoice, every hour logged, and every dollar spent. That’s real visibility.
• Backed by a trusted NDIS provider While you take the lead, we handle compliance and paperwork in the background—making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Self-management isn’t about doing it alone. It’s about leading with support behind you—and knowing every part of your care reflects your values, your needs, and your voice.

Contact Us

If you’re looking into self-managed home care and feeling unsure about what’s next, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own either.

We’re here to listen. No scripts, no pressure. Just a dedicated team who understands the way real care works and how much thought goes into each decision. Whether it’s building a care plan from scratch or reshaping an existing package of care, we’ll help you find the path that actually feels right for your life.

You might be sorting through different package levels, juggling questions about administration costs, or wondering what kind of personalised care you’re able to access. Maybe you need respite care services, help with wound care, or regular allied health services. Whatever the situation, we’ll walk you through it at your pace—and with expert advice you can trust.

Reach out when you’re ready. We’re here to support you with honesty, warmth, and a real understanding of what care should feel like.