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Self-manage your
Support at Home
package and get more
from your funding.
Self-management is an alternative to traditional fully managed care, helping you keep more of your funding for the support you choose.
See the difference self-management can make
Every provider charges the same 10% Care Management fee (the cost of planning and overseeing your care). That part does not change no matter who you choose. The real difference is in the hourly rate you pay your support worker.
Save up to
$20,000
a year!
PlanCare Self-Managed
Care management fee
10%
Support worker hourly rate
$65
Platform management fee
9.8%
Final hourly cost to you
$71.37
$65 + 9.8% Platform FeeTraditional Providers
Care management fee
10%
Support worker hourly rate
$110
Platform management fee
Not applicable
Final hourly cost to you
$110
What you pay your providerExample Savings
Based on 10 hours of support per week (520 hours per year)
PlanCare
$71.37
per hour
$37,112.40
per year
Traditional
providers
$110
per hour
$57,200
per year
You can save up to
$20,087.60
per year by self-managing with PlanCare
Disclaimer: Figures are averaged estimates and will vary depending on services used.
What does
self-management
mean in home care?
Self-management gives you the freedom to take control of your Support at Home funds and how they are used. Instead of having a provider manage everything for you, you will take the lead in organising your supports, choosing who provides them, and deciding when and how they are delivered.
Even though you are managing the day-to-day aspects of your care, our team will work alongside you to provide the reassurance and support you may need.
What are the benefits?
Self-management offers a number of advantages, especially for those who want more flexibility and independence:
Greater choice
You can choose who delivers your care and supports, even non-traditional or local providers that larger agencies may not use as long as they are able to pass our verification process.
More control
You can set schedules, negotiate rates, and personalise services to better match your preferences, meaning that you can shop around amongst providers to get the best deal.
Cost savings
Because you are taking on more of the admin yourself, the provider fee is lower.
Empowerment
Many people find that self-management gives them a stronger sense of autonomy and involvement in their care, and more control over who provides their services and equally as importantly, who doesn’t.
Why choose PlanCare
as your funds Partner?
PlanCare enables you to have more choice and control and get more from your funding. We offer you total flexibility on how you receive the support you need. PlanCare enables you to manage your funds, engage your own providers and more.
No hidden Fees
Australia Wide Support
Total Visibility Of Your Funding
Access to a Dedicated Co-Care Partner
Approved providers
Access to our online portal
Getting started is easy as 1,2,3...
Talk to us today
Call us on 1800 024 000 to find out how we can help manage your funding, or book your FREE Explainer Session below and a friendly team member will be in touch.
We cover all the important bits
PlanCare will set up all the mandatory government compliance, financial reconciliation, verification of your providers, and monthly reporting tasks that are required for your package.
You have choice and control over your package
Once you’re set up, you’re free to engage and schedule verified providers as you need against your Support Plan. If you need support or guidance, our Co-Care Partners are here every step of the way.
Some of the awards
we’ve won
We don’t like to toot our own horn, but we’re grateful to be recognised as one of the leading companies in both the aged care and disability sectors. We’re proud of the work we’re doing - but don’t take our word for it! See the awards we’ve received below.
Proud Winner in Aged Care Technology – Business
We are proud to have won the 2025 Future of Ageing Award for Technology – Business. This award shows our commitment to making aged care simpler, more connected, and person-centred. 🎉
Proud Winner
Innovation Of The Year
In April 2026, we won Innovation of the Year – Operational Management Solution, and were named finalist in two further categories at the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards. 🎉🎉
Health Industry
In 2023 we were named one of the most innovative health companies in Australia in the AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies awards. 🎉