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Self-Managed Support at Home in Sydney
Choose your carers. Set your schedule. We handle the compliance.
- ✓ No lock-in contracts
- ✓ No coordination fees
- ✓ Local Sydney team
- ✓ Free initial consultation
Request a Free Callback
A local Care Partner will call you back within one business day.
Prefer email? info@sensiblecare.com.au
More Choice. More Control. More Hours.
You direct your care. We take care of the admin.
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Choose your carers
Bring your own workers or we’ll help you find trusted local carers in Sydney.
Set your schedule
Decide when and how often you receive care. Your routine, your rules.
No coordination fees
100% of your budget goes toward your care — not overhead.
We handle the admin
Invoicing, worker screening and compliance — all taken care of.
Self-Managed vs Care-Managed
See the difference in control, choice and value.
| Feature | Self-Managed (Sensible Care) | Care-Managed |
|---|---|---|
| You choose your workers | ✓ Yes | Often No |
| You set your schedule | ✓ Yes | Limited |
| Coordination fees from your budget | ✓ None | Often 15–30% |
| Monthly budget statements | ✓ Full transparency | Varies |
| Change services anytime | ✓ Yes, no lock-in | Often restricted |
| Registered provider handles compliance | ✓ Yes (Sensible Care) | ✓ Yes |
What Sensible Care Handles
- ✓ Explaining what your funding can be spent on
- ✓ Finding and onboarding vetted workers in Sydney
- ✓ Budget oversight and monthly statements
- ✓ Invoicing and payments to your chosen workers
- ✓ A dedicated Care Partner if your needs change
Self-Management Suits You If…
- ✓ You want to choose who provides your care
- ✓ You already have a worker in mind
- ✓ You want more hours from the same budget
- ✓ You’re unhappy with hidden fees at your current provider
- ✓ You want control, with support when you need it
Who Can Self-Manage in Sydney?
- ✓ Already have a Support at Home classification or Home Care Package
- ✓ Partway through a My Aged Care assessment
- ✓ Not yet assessed but think you may need support
Your classification sets your budget — not whether you can self-manage. We’ll help you understand what you’re entitled to.
A free callback with a local Sydney Care Partner is the fastest way to find out where you stand.
Check My EligibilityNo Hidden Costs
Published hourly rates. Agreed in writing before care starts.
| Service | Rate (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Care Partner support | $125 / hr |
| Domestic assistance | $65 / hr |
| Personal care | $67 / hr |
| Registered nurse | $129 / hr |
| Social support & respite | $67 / hr |
Rates may be updated periodically. Request a callback for your full fee schedule based on your classification.
Where We Serve in Sydney
Our Sydney team delivers self-managed Support at Home services across Sydney, Ultimo, Chippendale, Pyrmont, Surry, Kings, Alexandria, Redfern, Waterloo, Mascot, Paddington, Bondi, Waverley, Woollahra, Bondi, Bondi, Double, Rose, Vaucluse, Randwick, Coogee, Matraville, Glebe, Annandale, Balmain, Leichhardt, Newtown, Stanmore, Petersham, Camperdown, North, Cammeray, Artarmon, Crows, Lane, Mosman, Neutral, Manly, Collaroy, Dee, Narrabeen, Mona, Newport, Avalon, Granville, Auburn, Seven, Blacktown, Parramatta, Merrylands, Fairfield, Liverpool, Dulwich, Marrickville, Arncliffe, Rockdale, Kogarah, Sans, Hurstville, Miranda, Cronulla, Sutherland, Engadine and Penrith. Whether you're in the heart of Sydney or further afield, a local Care Partner is close by and ready to support your plan.
What Participants Say
“Professional, friendly, efficient, and really caring.”
“We have Aria and she is a helpful and caring person.”
“I can’t speak highly enough about Sensible Care.”
“Very prompt communication. Only positive experiences.”
“The Care Partners go out of their way to help.”
Common Questions
Call 1800 121 000 or request a free callback. We’ll confirm your classification, explain your budget, and set up your plan.
You choose your workers and schedule. Sensible Care manages compliance, invoicing and budget oversight in the background.
Yes — no lock-in contract. We’ll coordinate the transfer of your remaining funds and current arrangements.
Yes. Protections apply so you’re no worse off under Support at Home. We’ll walk you through what changes for your situation.
We serve Sydney, Ultimo, Chippendale, Pyrmont, Surry, Kings and the surrounding area. See the full suburb list above.
Ready to Get More Hours of Care in Sydney?
Speak with a local Care Partner — no obligation, no pressure.