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Access your local community with ease

Looking to hone your social skills, explore new places, and strengthen your ties with your local community? You've come to the right place!

We’re a registered NDIS provider specialising in social and community participation. Find out what our support workers can help you with!

How we can help with community access

Whether you need a lift to an appointment or a buddy to accompany you to a music festival, there are plenty of activities that our support workers can assist with!

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Get more support hours out of your funding

Our 1:1 hourly rates are 16% below the NDIS price limit for social supports, so you can achieve more of your goals whether you're an NDIS participant or paying privately.

You can use the following 5 NDIS support categories with us: Assistance with Daily Life, Assistance with Social and Community Participation, Increased Social and Community Participation, Improved Daily Living, and Improved Health and Wellbeing.

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Reliable support workers, at your service

All our support workers undergo a comprehensive vetting process. We only approve applicants we’d want looking after our own families. This includes:

  • All appropriate industry checks
  • 2+ glowing references
  • Group interview (if providing social support)
  • Online community values test
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

How it works

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Post an Activity

This is like a job ad. Tell support workers what you would like to do, and at what day & time.

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Message applicants

Support workers can apply to your Activity with a message explaining why they're the best candidate for the job.

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Book the best match

See if a support worker will be a great match for your needs by arranging a free Meet and Greet.

Dorothy, Member

Like Family carers are helpful, courteous and keen to make a difference to people's lives. I can get out of the house and enjoy trips around Sydney and increase my mobility at the same time.

Join Like Family today

Join thousands of Australians who choose Like Family for social and community support. Start your search for a local support worker today!