The Perth Family's Guide to Arranging Support
Experienced Support. Genuine Connection. Your Life, Your Way.
A plain-English, no-jargon guide to finding, choosing and arranging support across Perth.
Whether you're self-funding, on the NDIS, or supporting an older loved one, this free guide walks you through every step — with printable checklists to take into your meetings. No cost, no catch.
What's inside
Eight short, practical sections written for Perth families — no jargon, no sales pitch.
Understanding support
What a support worker does — and doesn't — in plain English.
Your options compared
Independent worker, agency or online platform: the pros, cons and best fit for you.
How it's funded
NDIS (self, plan and agency-managed), private pay and aged care, explained simply.
Choosing someone you trust
The questions that matter most, and the gentle red flags to watch for.
The first meeting
What to expect and how to prepare, with a simple checklist.
Local Perth & WA resources
Trusted organisations and helplines, with current contact details.
Free to read, print and share
This guide was created to help Perth families navigate a confusing system with a little less stress. Download it, print it, take the checklists into your meetings, and share it with anyone who might find it useful.
Prefer to talk it through?
If you'd like to chat with an experienced independent support worker about your situation, I'd be glad to help — no pressure, just a friendly conversation.
Experienced Support. Genuine Connection. Your Life, Your Way.
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