SupportNetworkSelf Managed Home Care Packages in Sunshine Coast
Whether you’re planning ahead or need help quickly, Support Network helps people in Sunshine Coast find reliable self-managed home care without the agency mark-ups.
- Stretch your package further
- Choose your own carers
- Simple invoicing and records

More care hours from the same package
Self-managing a Home Care Package or Support at Home budget in Sunshine Coast lets you choose your own carers and pay fair hourly rates, so more of your funding becomes actual care.
Support Network gives you a pool of screened local carers, plus the paperwork your provider needs.
- Pick carers by skills and personality
- Transparent hourly rates
- Invoices ready for your provider
- Help available by phone

Why people in Sunshine Coast choose us
Screened workers
Every worker passes police and Working With Children checks before they can be booked.
Lower fees
A 6% client fee means more of your funding goes into actual support hours.
Your choice
Pick workers by skills, languages, gender, interests and availability.
Compliance handled
Records, invoices and insurance are managed through the platform.
Support available in Sunshine Coast
Daily living & life skills
Housework, meal prep, shopping, transport and building everyday skills.
Personal support
Showering, dressing, hoist transfers, mobility and continence support.
Nursing services
Wound care, medication management, catheter and complex clinical care.
Allied health
Occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy and speech therapy.
Specialised disability support
Workers experienced with complex needs, behaviours and conditions.
24 hour & overnight support
Build a rostered team for around-the-clock or sleepover care.
Getting started is simple
Sign up
Create your free profile in a few simple steps.
Search
Browse screened local workers by skills, languages and availability.
Connect
Message workers, meet them, and choose the people who fit.
Relax
We handle payments, records and admin so you can focus on living.
Self Managed Home Care Packages in Sunshine Coast: common questions
What does self-managed mean?
You (or a family member) take a more active role in choosing carers and arranging services, while your registered provider still oversees the funding.
Do all providers in Sunshine Coast allow self-management?
Not all. We can suggest questions to ask your provider, or help you find one that supports self-management.
Is it more work?
A little more than a fully managed package, but the platform handles bookings, records and payments to keep it simple.
Can family members help manage it?
Yes. Many families share access so they can coordinate care together.
More services in Sunshine Coast
Self Managed Home Care Packages in other areas
Need extra help? We are always available for you.
Our dedicated team can help you find support workers and manage your support whenever you need it.
Let’s figure it out together
No pressure. No confusion. Just clear, kind guidance — one step at a time.
We help you find a Support Worker or Approved Provider you can trust.
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Great Value
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Local Provider
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Culturally Matched Support Workers
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Nurse On-Call
Daily living, life skills, community activities
Housework, organising transport, gardening, meal prep, chores, activities.
Showering, hoist transfer, exercise assistance, palliative care, 24 hr support, complex support
Wound care, medication management, respite support, 24 hr care, complex care.
Support for complex needs, behaviours and conditions
Complex Support
Tailored support & clinical support for complex health needs.
24 hr Support
Create a team to support with all your requirements
Behaviour Support
Support to achieve positive solutions & change
Additional services to support you:
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Plan Management
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Behavior Support
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Specialised Disability Accommodation
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Support Coordination
Here’s why you’ll love Support Network
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Approved database of care workers
We have a rigorous approval process for all the care and support workers on our database
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We care about your safety
All workers on our site must have police and Working With Children Checks
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We are always available to help
Please get in touch if you have any questions or concerns
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Insurance for peace of mind
We provide liability insurance for Support Workers. Click here for more info.
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Secure Payment System
Only release payment when the task is completed to your satisfaction.
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Large Range of Skill-Sets
Choose from a range of speciality services.
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We save you
We save you money, so you get more care
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Leading Clinicians
We strive to provide leading Clinicians
How Support Network works
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Sign Up
To start, set up your own profile following our simple steps.
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Search
Search through our curated database of quality support and care workers.
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Connect
Get in touch with support workers directly and hire the person who is right for you.
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Relax
Our system handles the payment process and admin, making things easier for you.
A local network of quality support and care workers is right at your finger-tips.
We make it easy for you to connect with the right care and support worker for your family. Start looking for someone today.
Self Managed Home Care Package Providers Sunshine Coast
Taking charge of your care brings a kind of freedom that words can barely explain. It’s about being able to live with dignity, to stay true to yourself, and to make choices that fit the life you want to live.
At Support Network, we believe that care should never feel like something done to you. It should feel like something shaped by you — with quiet support just when you need it. As an NDIS and aged care approved provider, we’re here on the Sunshine Coast to stand beside you, not ahead of you, as you walk your own care journey.
Choosing a self-managed Home Care Package isn’t just a different way of doing things. It’s a whole different feeling. You decide who comes into your home, what kind of help you want, and when you want it. You call the shots — and we’re simply there to make sure the process runs smoothly behind the scenes.
You won’t find rigid systems here. No ticking boxes without being heard. No one-size-fits-all paths. Just steady, caring support that stays quietly in the background while you live your life your way.
Here in the Sunshine Coast, where the air feels open and the communities are strong, self-managing your Home Care Package fits right in. It’s about staying connected to what matters most to you, while having trusted hands take care of the paperwork and funding in the background.
Because at the end of the day, care should never take away your freedom. It should give you more of it — and with Support Network, it does.
What is a Self-Managed Home Care Package — and Why It’s Changing Lives
A self-managed Home Care Package lets you make the decisions about your own care, without handing control over to a big organisation. You choose who you work with. You pick the services that feel right for you. You manage your own care in a way that fits your life, not the other way around.
- You choose who supports you each day — familiar faces you trust.
- You decide when and how support fits into your routine.
- You adjust things as your needs change — no waiting, no stress.
- You see better value, because more of your package goes into the care you receive, not into admin costs.
We stand quietly by your side through it all. We look after the official things — NDIS and aged care compliance, invoices, funds — so you can focus on living, not worrying.
Self-management isn’t about doing it all alone. It’s about doing it with heart, with freedom, and with the right kind of help behind you. That’s why more and more people across the Sunshine Coast are choosing this path — because it brings care back into their own hands, right where it belongs.
Freedom to Choose the Right Carers for Your Life
When you are able to choose your carers, it changes everything. Care becomes something you shape, not something you are given. You decide who comes into your home. You choose who supports you. You stay in control of the life you want to lead.
Self-managing your Home Care Package lets you make these choices freely. It gives you the right to pick people who respect you, who listen carefully, who work with your needs and routines. At Support Network, we are here to make sure you have the right carers around you, without stepping in and taking that choice away.
Care is personal. It’s not just about getting help; it’s about feeling safe, feeling comfortable, feeling understood. That’s why we offer a wide range of services, each one designed to fit your life, your way.
Home care should never feel like someone is taking over. It should feel like someone is supporting the way you already live. Our carers help with things like meal preparation, cleaning, and organising your home. They move with respect, always remembering that your home is your space.
Daily living support is about making the everyday tasks easier. Our carers help with shopping, appointments, preparing meals, or organising your day. They work with you, not ahead of you, making sure you stay connected to the life you want to live.
Domestic Assistance
Sometimes it’s the small things around the house that start to feel heavy. Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping — our carers step in quietly to help. They do the tasks you need done, while always respecting how you like things in your home.
24 Hour Care
Sometimes support is needed all through the day and night. Our 24-hour carers are there when you need them. They don’t get in the way. They stay close enough to offer help, but always respect your space and your routines.
Personal Care
Personal care is sensitive. We understand that. Our carers help with tasks like bathing, grooming, and dressing with a focus on protecting your dignity. They move with care and patience, always asking, never assuming.
Overnight Care
Nighttime can feel long and uncertain. Having someone nearby can bring peace of mind. Our overnight carers are there quietly through the night, ready to help if you need them, without disrupting your rest.
Disability Care
Disability care is about helping you live the way you want, not limiting you. Our carers focus on supporting your goals and strengths. They offer the help you need, while encouraging independence every step of the way.
Support should adapt to your life, not the other way around. Whether you need help with transport, joining activities, or managing tasks at home, our carers work around your plans, not their own.
Complex Care
Complex health needs require skill and patience. Our carers are trained to help with medications, medical conditions, and recovery needs. They provide steady, careful support without ever rushing or making you feel like just another task.
High Care
When care needs grow bigger, respect becomes even more important. Our high care team delivers strong, skilled support, while always listening to you and your wishes. Your voice remains at the centre of your care plan.
Social and Community Participation
Staying connected to the community keeps life full. Our carers help you get out to social events, groups, appointments, or simple outings with friends. They support you in keeping your world wide, not small.
Behaviour Support
Behaviour support begins with understanding, not control. Our carers take the time to learn what works best for you. They offer guidance with patience and respect, never rushing, always aiming to build trust and safety.
Dedicated Support for Every Health Condition and Need
When health changes, life often feels different too. Everyday routines become harder. New worries start to grow. Families wonder how they will manage, and people quietly hold onto their independence the best way they can. Care, at times like these, needs to fit the person, not just the diagnosis. It needs to listen, to adapt, and to protect dignity. At Support Network, we have always believed that good care does not start with a checklist. It starts with seeing the person first. Every health condition is different, but the heart behind it remains the same — wanting to live each day as well as possible, no matter what challenges arrive.
Arthritis Care
Arthritis makes everyday tasks painful and slow. Getting dressed, holding a kettle, climbing stairs — these things become more difficult than they once were. Our carers offer careful support with moving around safely, helping with dressing, cooking meals, and making daily life easier to manage. On days when the pain is heavier, they are patient. They don’t rush or push. They move at the speed the body allows.
Autism Care
Autism support needs understanding, not quick solutions. Our carers take time to learn what each person needs, whether it's following a certain routine, using specific communication styles, or creating calm, predictable spaces. They don’t change things unless needed. They respect the person’s world and find ways to gently support, not overwhelm. Trust is built slowly. Care grows out of that trust.
Cancer Care
Cancer care often shifts day by day. Some days there is energy. Some days there is none. Our carers help wherever it is needed — medication reminders, preparing meals, managing appointments, offering quiet companionship. They don't rush recovery or talk over the silence. They are present in whatever way matters most, whether that's helping with tasks or simply sitting nearby without needing to say anything.
Epilepsy Care
Living with epilepsy brings a quiet uncertainty to daily life. Seizures can happen without warning. Our carers are trained to respond calmly, ensuring safety during an episode and offering reassurance afterwards. They support medication schedules, daily routines, and activities that promote a steady, confident life without wrapping everything in fear. Their job is to be close without crowding, and prepared without making it obvious.
Heart Disease Care
Heart conditions ask for balance. There are good days and slower days. Our carers help with meal preparation, gentle movement, medication reminders, and spotting signs of fatigue before they become problems. They move at your pace, offering steady support so you can keep living as fully as possible without overreaching.
Huntington's Disease Care
Huntington’s brings slow, hard changes. Our carers stay flexible, supporting communication, movement, personal care, and emotional needs as they evolve. They work to preserve abilities for as long as possible and to keep dignity strong when bodies no longer follow commands easily. Care here is steady, respectful, and deeply patient.
Mental Health
Mental health care is not about doing more. It's about doing what matters. Our carers walk alongside people facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health conditions. They help build quiet routines, offer motivation where needed, and give space where it’s asked for. Some days it's about helping someone face the world again. Some days it’s about helping them find peace where they are.
Motor Neurone Disease Care
Motor Neurone Disease requires steady, flexible help. As muscles weaken, communication, breathing, and mobility all need careful support. Our carers assist with these changing needs without rushing, always protecting comfort and dignity. They focus on letting people keep choosing how they live each day, even as the body changes faster than anyone would want.
Muscular Dystrophy
Support for muscular dystrophy means helping without hovering. Some days are stronger. Some are not. Our carers assist with mobility, daily tasks, stretching routines, and personal care, always adjusting based on how the body feels. They give the right amount of support without ever making someone feel like they’ve lost control of their own life.
Out of Hospital Care
Coming home from hospital can bring mixed feelings. Relief to be back. Fear about coping. Our carers help ease that transition. They support wound care, medications, movement, and day-to-day needs. They create calm spaces where people can heal at home without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Recovery is given the time and dignity it deserves.
Parkinson’s Disease Care
Parkinson’s makes small tasks harder. Tying shoelaces, buttoning shirts, walking across a room can take more energy than before. Our carers assist with personal care, meal preparation, mobility, and daily exercises, but they also help preserve independence. They work quietly, adjusting without taking over, respecting each day’s different rhythm.
Palliative Care
At the end of life, care becomes about comfort more than anything else. Our carers focus on easing pain, offering gentle presence, supporting emotional needs, and giving families the space to spend real time together. They know when to step in and when to step back. Their care is soft, steady, and full of quiet respect for the final part of life’s journey.
Dementia care is built on patience and consistency. Our carers help create familiar routines, assist with memory prompts, and reduce confusion and anxiety whenever possible. They know how to work through difficult moments without rushing, and how to hold onto the person’s dignity even when memory fades. Their support focuses on keeping the person connected to who they are, not just managing symptoms.
Support Network's Platform: Making Self-Management Simple
Managing your own care shouldn't feel heavy or complicated. It should feel like something that gives you more control, more freedom, and more confidence about the way your support fits into your life. That’s why Support Network built a platform that doesn’t create extra work. It clears the path so you can keep leading the way.
Posting jobs is simple. You write what you need, when you need it, and the kind of person you’re looking for. It’s all in your hands. You are not waiting for someone else to decide who will walk into your home. You set the details. You decide who fits. It’s your voice that shapes the support you get, not someone else’s idea.
Invoices are handled just as easily. They come through clearly. You can see every charge, every service, and every hour worked. You approve them when you're ready. No guessing what’s happening behind the scenes.
Timesheets move just as simply. When a carer finishes their work, they submit their hours. You check them at your pace, approve them when you’re comfortable, and move on. It’s about giving you the final say without drowning you in paperwork or delays.
Keeping track of your budget can sometimes feel like the hardest part of self-management. But here, it’s easy. You can open the platform and see exactly how your funds are being used. You can plan ahead, see what’s been spent, and adjust if you need to — without waiting for reports or phone calls.
Our platform was built to stand behind you, not in your way. It gives you the tools to manage your care without feeling lost or overwhelmed. The work stays light. The choices stay yours. And the journey stays yours too.
Benefits of Self-Managing Your Home Care Package
Personal ChoicePick the people who fit your life. Choose the services that suit your days. Build your support in a way that feels right for you.
Budget ControlSee where every dollar goes. Plan ahead. Make decisions that are good for you, without waiting for someone to explain.
Lower Fees, More Care HoursKeep more of your package for the things that matter. More help when you need it. More hours spent living, not paying for management.
Choose Culturally Matched CarersWork with carers who understand your background, your story, and your ways of living. Connection makes care stronger.
Transparency at Every StepNothing hidden. Nothing confusing. Just clear, open information you can trust every time you check.
Backed by a Trusted NDIS and aged care Provider While you stay in charge, we keep the foundation strong. We make sure your care stays safe, steady, and compliant.
Contact Us
Finding the right path through aged care services can feel complicated at first, but you don't have to work it out alone. At Support Network, we help you take complete control of your Home Care Package, making sure every decision fits you. Whether you need help with package funds, understanding care models, or choosing the right care providers, our team is ready to guide you with steady, thoughtful support. From personalised care to managing administrative tasks, we stay close by your side so you can focus on living, not paperwork. If you're ready to experience quality care without the confusion of traditional providers, reach out to us today. We are here to help make self-management simple, safe, and built around you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Support Network different from traditional providers?
Support Network gives you complete control over your care services. Instead of managing everything for you, we hand you the tools to manage your package funding, care workers, and extra services while quietly supporting you in the background.
How does Support Network help with managing package funds?
Our platform gives you clear access to every detail of your package funds. You can track spending, plan for future services, and approve care providers with full visibility, making sure your funding supports your quality of care the way you intended.
Are there hidden administration fees or package management fees?
We believe in full transparency. Unlike many aged care providers, we show all administration fees and package management fees clearly upfront. There are no hidden charges, no surprises, and no unexpected exit fees if you decide to move on.
Can I still access basic care and intermediate care services with Support Network?
Yes. Whether you need basic care, intermediate care, or higher levels of support, you can choose services that match your package level. We connect you with experienced care workers who are focused on delivering high quality, personalised care every day.
How do I know if I’m eligible for a Home Care Package?
An aged care assessment through the proper channels will determine your eligibility. Once your package level is assigned, you can choose a care package provider like Support Network to help you manage hours of care, extra services, and all package funding with greater freedom and visibility.