The Buddy System

How a NeoNow job actually works

One booking, one team of two, one NDIS support category — no new paperwork, no new cost.

The sequence

Four steps, in this order

1

Book

You, your plan manager, or your support coordinator book a job through our contact form or by phone — cleaning, cooking, community access, or sibling respite.

2

We pair a team

We match a qualified lead support worker with a paid, trained buddy associate — a neurodivergent or disabled adult employee — factoring in any preferences you've told us about.

3

The team attends together

Both team members turn up and complete the job as a genuine two-person crew. The lead worker holds overall responsibility for safety and quality throughout.

4

You're invoiced as normal

Hours are logged against the correct NDIS support item and invoiced to your plan manager, the NDIA, or you directly if self-managed — same as any other provider.

Services

What you can book

Every service below sits inside the Core Supports funding most NDIS plans already include.

ServiceTypical NDIS categoryAvailability
Home cleaningCore — Assistance with Daily Life (Household Tasks)Available now
Cooking & meal preparationCore — Assistance with Daily Life (Household Tasks)Available now
Community access & outingsCore — Assistance with Social & Community ParticipationRolling out
Sibling respite supportCore — Assistance with Daily Life / Short Term AccommodationRolling out
Light gardening & yard workCore — Assistance with Daily Life (Household Tasks)Coming soon

Final category mapping always reflects your individual plan and goals — your plan manager or support coordinator can confirm the specifics with us before your first booking.

Understanding your funding

You're probably already paying for this

Most NDIS participants hold Core Supports funding that's flexible across household tasks, community participation and similar day-to-day categories — meaning you usually don't need a new plan or a plan amendment to book NeoNow.

Core Supports flexibility

Funding for Assistance with Daily Life, Consumables and Social & Community Participation is generally interchangeable — you don't need special approval to redirect underspent household-task funding toward, say, community access, or vice versa.

Plan-managed, self-managed & agency

NeoNow currently serves plan-managed and self-managed participants. NDIA (agency)-managed participants will be able to book once our NDIS provider registration is complete — get in touch to check what applies to you.

Pricing

The same funding, a two-person team

ItemNDIS price limit (weekday)NeoNow's rate
Household tasks — per worker, per hour$70.23$63.00
Community participation — per worker, per hour$70.23$63.00
Standard buddy job (2 workers × 2 hours)$280.92 at the cap$252.00

Evening, weekend and public holiday bookings attract the relevant NDIS loadings, passed through in line with the official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. Figures shown are current as at publication and should be confirmed at time of booking.

Common questions

NDIS funding, answered simply

Will booking NeoNow cost me more than my current provider?
No. NeoNow's combined hourly rate is set below the current NDIS price limit, so a standard booking costs the same or less than what most families already pay for a single-worker service.
Do I need to amend my NDIS plan to book NeoNow?
Usually not. Because Core Supports funding is generally flexible across household tasks and community participation, most participants can book us using funding they already have. If you're unsure, we're happy to check with your plan manager or support coordinator on your behalf.
Is NeoNow an NDIS-registered provider?
We currently serve plan-managed and self-managed participants as an unregistered provider. Formal NDIS Commission registration — which will open bookings to NDIA-managed participants — is underway; contact us for the latest status.
Who is responsible for the buddy associate while they're in my home?
NeoNow, as the employer. You take on no additional supervisory responsibility or liability beyond what you'd have with any other contracted support worker — the lead worker holds safety and quality responsibility for every job.
Can I request the same team for recurring bookings?
Yes — most families find consistency helps, and we'll always try to pair you with the same team for recurring jobs where rostering allows.

Ready to book, or still have questions?

Reach out and we'll walk you through exactly how it fits your plan.