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Self-Managed Support at Home, Without the Admin Headache
Choose your own carers, set your own schedule, and get more hours of care from your Support at Home budget. Your local Care Partner handles the paperwork so you don't have to.
- ✓ No lock-in contracts
- ✓ Transparent, published fees
- ✓ Local Western Sydney team
- ✓ Free initial consultation
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Request a Free Callback
A local Care Partner will call you back, usually within one business day.
Not ready to talk yet? Email us your questions instead.
More Choice. More Control. More Value.
Self-managed Support at Home puts you in the driver's seat while Sensible Care looks after the compliance and admin behind the scenes.
Choose your carers
Bring your preferred support workers on board, or we'll help you find trusted local carers.
Set your schedule
Decide when and how often you receive care — your routine, your rules.
Manage your budget
Keep visibility and control over your funds, with our guidance whenever you need it.
We handle the admin
Invoicing, payments and compliance are taken care of, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Self-Managed Works at Every Package Level
Whether you're on an entry-level package or a high-need classification, self-management works the same way — you get the same choice and control, just with a bigger or smaller budget to direct.
Entry-level packages
Lighter, occasional support — still fully self-manageable, with the same admin help from Sensible Care.
Mid-level packages
More regular support across personal care, domestic assistance and allied health, self-managed your way.
High-need packages
Complex or clinical support needs, coordinated by a dedicated Care Partner while you stay in control.
Switching or transitioning?
Moving from a Home Care Package or changing providers doesn't change your classification — we handle the transition.
Not sure which classification you're on, or what it means for self-managed support? A callback with a local Care Partner is the fastest way to find out — request one above.
Support When You Want It, Space When You Don't
- ✓ Explaining exactly what your Support at Home funding can be used for
- ✓ Helping you find and onboard trusted, vetted support workers
- ✓ Ongoing budget oversight so you never lose track of your funds
- ✓ Managing invoices and payments to your chosen providers
- ✓ A dedicated Care Partner on call if your needs change
Self-Managed Support at Home Suits Participants Who…
- ✓ Want more say in who provides their care and when
- ✓ Already have a preferred support worker in mind
- ✓ Are comfortable coordinating their own schedule (with support if needed)
- ✓ Want to get more hours of care from the same Support at Home budget
- ✓ Are currently with another provider and feel let down by hidden fees
Check Your Eligibility, Free
Support at Home eligibility depends on an assessment through My Aged Care, and your classification determines your budget — not whether you can self-manage it. If you're not sure where you stand, we'll help you find out.
- ✓ Already assessed and have a Support at Home classification or Home Care Package
- ✓ Waiting on or partway through a My Aged Care assessment
- ✓ Not yet assessed, but think you or a family member may need support at home
A local Care Partner can talk through your situation, explain what your classification means in practice, and check whether self-managed support is a fit — free, no obligation.
Check My EligibilityNo Hidden Costs, No Surprises
Domestic assistance, personal care, nursing, allied health and flexible respite — a sample of our published hourly rates. Every fee is agreed with you upfront, in writing.
| Service | Rate (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Care Partner support (standard) | $125 / hour |
| Domestic assistance | $65 / hour |
| Personal care | $67 / hour |
| Registered nurse | $129 / hour |
| Social support & flexible respite | $67 / hour |
Rates shown are Sensible Care's published fees at time of writing and may be updated periodically — request a callback for your full, current fee schedule and an estimate based on your classification.
Trusted by Families Across Western Sydney
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“Professional, friendly, efficient, and really caring about excellent care.”
“We have Aria and she is a helpful and caring person.”
“I can't speak highly enough about Sensible Care.”
“Very prompt communication and service, have had only a positive experience.”
“The Care Partners and management team will go out of their way to help.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Request a free callback above, or call 1800 121 000. We'll talk through your situation, confirm your Support at Home classification and budget, and set out a simple three-step plan to move to self-managed support.
It's an approach to the Australian Government's Support at Home program where you choose your own support workers and decide how your services run, while Sensible Care manages the compliance, invoicing and budget oversight in the background.
Yes. If you transitioned from a Home Care Package, protections apply so you're no worse off under Support at Home. We'll walk you through what changes and what stays the same for your specific situation.
Absolutely — switching providers is common and generally straightforward. There's no lock-in contract, and we'll help coordinate the transfer of your remaining funds and current arrangements.
Our Western Sydney team covers Liverpool, Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Auburn, Cabramatta and the surrounding suburbs, alongside our wider service area across Australia.
Ready for More Choice and More Care Hours?
Speak with a local Care Partner today — no obligation, no pressure, just clear answers.