How modern in-home support compares with traditional models
What can you do
Self-managed
Full Service
Traditional Provider
Who organises your services
Who chooses your Helpers
Who manages your funding
Manage your services in the app
Choose who supports you and when
Track your funds in the app
See your schedule in the app
Message your Helpers in the app
Get clinical nursing services
Keep working with familiar Helpers
Get more hours from your funding
Have your services organised for you
Service price per hour
All approved providers must meet the same Government standards for care management, compliance, and financial administration. Choosing a provider is an important decision. If you’d like to discuss your options, our Care Advisors are available to help. Call us on 1300 787 581.
Support at Home Budget Calculator
Plan for the life you want at home.
Use our calculator to explore how your Support at Home funding can help you stay active, independent and connected - with a clear view of what’s possible.
From $85 per hour with our Self-Managed Membership
Every detail arranged with our Full Service Membership
Unsure about what kind of support suits you?
Answer a few questions to find the best membership for you.
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Based on your answers we recommend our Full Service Membership
Some people prefer care that’s organised for them — where visits are scheduled, services are in place, and things run as they should. With Full Service Membership, we get to know what matters to you, coordinate the right support, and stay across the details.
Based on your answers we recommend our Self-managed Membership
Our Self-managed Membership is a good fit if you're hands-on, or have someone helping you stay organised. You'll use our app to make bookings and track services, with support nearby if you need it.
Popular services available to our Members in communities across Australia
Our Members work with familiar Helpers and a national network of allied health professionals to cover day-to-day needs, personal care, and clinical support.
Domestic assistance & gardening
Personal care
Companionship
Meals
Allied health services
Nursing
Why choose Five Good Friends
Our purpose remains consistent and enduring: to provide services and experiences that keep you connected to the families, friends, homes and communities you love, for as long as you desire.
