With Living My Way, the choice is yours.
You can employ your own Support Worker, or you can use a
Support Worker from Living My Way.
Let’s explore your options…
Employ your own support workers
Make your own decisions about your support needs through this unique service.
Pioneered by our founders – people with disability – over 30 years ago, the Employ Your Own service enables you to choose who helps you.
You might choose a friend, a neighbour or someone else you know and trust. You also choose when and how they support you – because you know best what your needs are.
To help you employ your own Support Workers, Living My Way will:
- Support you with the recruitment process, including screening your candidates against your selection criteria and completing any working rights and security checks.
- Provide employment contracts that comply with all requirements.
- Onboard your Support Workers for you, whilst you look after their induction, ensuring they understand your care routine and needs.
- Show you how to use our user-friendly scheduling tool so that you can schedule your Support Worker shifts.
- Take care of all your payroll processing, including superannuation and ATO reporting.
- Take out and manage a Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy on your behalf, so that you are protected in the case of an incident.
What your fellow members say
I’ve found taking a more hands-on approach has given me the flexibility and control I need to live the life I want. I connected with Living My Way and I’m really glad I did, as they have been incredibly helpful in ensuring I meet all the employment law obligations, and onboarding new carers. Their expertise has been a game-changer for me, as I don’t have a lot of experience in that realm.
Dr Steve, Participant
Benefits for you
- The freedom to live your life your way
- Being around people who you know and who ‘get’ you
- Making your own decisions about who comes into your home
- Being in control of your care so that it’s personalised to you
- Direct communication with your Support Workers (no middle person)
- Support with administration and paperwork so you can focus on life
Living My Way Support Workers
Having a Support Worker that you can trust will help you live the life that you choose.
Our team of experienced and qualified Support Workers are here to provide you with personalised support, all based on a thorough understanding of your requirements. You are at the centre of our service, which is why we take the time to understand you and to develop an Individual Support Plan that ensures all your needs are met. This way, you can have someone who supports you, understands you, cares for you and is always right by your side.
Our Support Workers are trained and assessed by Living My Way to ensure they provide the highest possible level of care. We monitor all NDIS mandatory screening (including National Police checks), compliance requirements and meet all ATO responsibilities.
Services
- Accessing the community
- Transport
- Personal care
- High intensity daily personal activities including:
- Complex bowel care
- Enteral or tube feeding
- Dysphagia management
- Urinary catheter management
- Diabetes management including subcutaneous injections
- Oral medications from dosing aids such as Webster packs
What your fellow members say
I chose Living My Way because they made me feel confident that they truly cared about my sister’s needs. I know they have the experience and the skills to provide her with high-quality services that empower her and assist her in reaching her full potential.
Living My Way Member
Benefits for you
Through our personalised and meticulous approach, we want to ensure you get a qualified Support Worker who meets all your needs.
You don’t have to worry about the onboarding, payroll arrangements and other administrative items. We will take care of that.
With our help, you can focus on your wellbeing and achieving your personal goals.
Our Price
Our rates are under NDIS price cap to ensure you are getting fair rates for high-quality services.
As there are a range of services and plan categories involved, we encourage you to contact us on operations@lmwl.org.au or call 02 8525 4000 to discuss the prices involved that suits your needs.
| Plan Category | Unit | LMW Claiming price | 2020/21 NDIS price | Saving | SW Pay (exc. super) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core budget – Standard Monday – Friday rate | Hourly | $51.17 | $54.30 | $3.13 | $35.00 |
| Core budget – Standard evening – Monday – Friday rate | Hourly | $55.98 | $59.77 | $3.79 | $38.00 |
| Core Budget – Active overnight rate | Hourly | $56.97 | $60.87 | $3.90 | $38.70 |
| Core budget – Standard Saturday rate | Hourly | $65.91 | $76.18 | $10.27 | $45.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard Sunday rate | Hourly | $84.81 | $98.06 | $13.25 | $60.00 |
| Core budget – Standard Public Holiday rate | Hourly | $108.53 | $119.94 | $11.41 | $75.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard sleepover Monday – Friday rate | Each | $140.00 | $231.06 | $91.06 | $95.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard sleepover Saturday rate | Each | $150.00 | $231.06 | $81.06 | $100.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard sleepover Sunday rate | Each | $160.00 | $231.06 | $71.06 | $110.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard sleepover Public Holiday rate | Each | $175.00 | $231.06 | $56.06 | $125.00 |
Our Prices
| Plan Category | Unit | LMW Claiming price | 2020/21 NDIS price | Saving | SW Pay (exc. super) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core budget – standard Monday – Friday rate | Hourly | $49.17 | $54.30 | $5.13 | $35.00 |
| Core budget – standard evening – Monday – Friday rate | Hourly | $53.98 | $59.77 | $5.79 | $38.00 |
| Core Budget – Active overnight rate | Hourly | $54.97 | $60.87 | $5.90 | $38.70 |
| Core budget – standard Saturday rate | Hourly | $63.91 | $76.18 | $12.27 | $45.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard Sunday rate | Hourly | $82.81 | $98.06 | $15.25 | $60.00 |
| Core budget – Standard public holiday rate | Hourly | $106.53 | $119.94 | $13.41 | $75.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard sleepover Mon – Fri rate | Each | $140.00 | $231.06 | $91.06 | $95.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard sleepover Sat rate | Each | $150.00 | $231.06 | $81.06 | $100.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard sleepover Sun rate | Each | $160.00 | $231.06 | $71.06 | $110.00 |
| Core Budget – Standard sleepover PH rate | Each | $175.00 | $231.06 | $56.06 | $125.00 |
