Skilled Support for Autistic People
Looking for support?
This is the place. Find dedicated and caring, professional Support Workers, PBS Assistants, and Therapy Assistants who 'get' autism by registering today.
Our Supports
Everyone working on The Autism Site receives training and opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills, specifically tailored to working with autistic people.
The training covers a broad range of topics, including positive behaviour support, sensory processing, using AAC devices for communication, neurodiversity-affirming language, the importance of routines and habits, culturally-tailored approaches, strengths-based practices and much, much, more. This ensures every worker can confidently meet the individual needs and goals of all our valued clients and support them to live life well.
People Looking for Support
If you're an autistic person seeking support, The Autism Site is an easy way for you to find and connect with Support Workers, PBS Assistants, and Therapy Assistants.
The Autism Site offers:
An autism-specific service - as an autism specific platform, you can be confident that whatever support you need, every person on The Autism Site understands that the needs and wants of each autistic person are as individual as they are.
Peace of mind - every person on The Autism Site has been fully verified (NDIS Worker Clearance, Working With Children Check, references, mandatory training and fully covered by our comprehensive insurance) & has completed specialised training on autism and supporting autistic people.
Choice & Control - you are in charge - whatever your support needs are you can easily search and connect with Support Workers, PBS Assistants and Therapy Assistants you like through their profiles on The Autism Site.
Convenience - organise meet and greets directly with potential workers at a time and place most convenient for you. When you're ready to proceed service agreements, invoices and administration are taken care of, simply review, approve and pay for completed shifts at the end of the week.
Great rates - PBS Assistant and Therapy Assistant rates are in line with NDIS Pricing Arrangements. Support Worker rates are negotiable.
RegisterPlease note that we are currently unable to accept NDIA-managed budgets.
Fees
Support Workers
Support Workers on The Autism Site are independent contractors. This means rates are not set and can be negotiated and agreed directly with each support worker. The agreed rates must then be recorded in the service agreement which your support worker will send to you to sign.
There are two charges applied to all bookings:
- the Platform Fee - 7.95%
- the Service Fee - 8%
The Platform Fee
The Autism Site Platform Fee is 7.95%, this is in addition to the hourly rate agreed between the client and support worker. The total cost (including the platform fee) must not exceed the maximum hourly rate indicated in the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements.
For example, if you agree with your support worker on a rate of $55 per hour, your total cost will be $55 (the 'agreed rate') + $4.37 (Platform Fee) = $59.37 per hour. This is within the maximum hourly rate for daytime weekday shifts as stated in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements (currently $67.56).
The Service Fee
Support Workers registered on The Autism Site are charged a support worker fee of 8% which is deducted from the agreed hourly rate.
For example, if you are a support worker and agree to a rate of $55 per hour with your participant, you will earn $55 (the 'agreed rate') - $4.40 (the Service Fee, which covers insurance, the running costs of our platform, and administration) = $50.60 (your take-home as a support worker).
The above charges include administration (service agreements, invoices and payment claims and processing) which is all taken care of for you and the platform operational and running costs. Also, all support workers on The Autism Site are covered by Autism Abilities' comprehensive insurance policy, giving you complete peace of mind. It is important to note that bookings must be made and shifts approved through the platform to ensure you are covered by our insurance.
| Fee Type | NDIS Price Limit |
|---|---|
| Weekday Daytime (6.00am to 8.00pm) | $67.56 |
| Weekday Evening (8.00pm to 12.00am) | $74.44 |
| Weekday Nights (12.00am to 6.00am) | $75.82 |
| Saturdays (anytime) | $95.07 |
| Sundays (anytime) | $122.59 |
Positive Behaviour Support Assistants and Therapy Assistants
The hourly rate for both PBS Assistants and Therapy Assistants is fixed at $86.79 per hour for all sessions.
How The Autism Site Works
We simplify the process of getting access to the supports you need, here's how.
1
Register an account
Sign up as a participant on The Autism Site to search and connect with workers today.
Register now2
Search for a worker
Search for skilled support near you from dedicated and caring people who 'get' autism.
3
Send them a message
Directly message potential workers you are interested in to organise a free 'meet and greet' session.
4
Service Agreement
If the meet and greet goes well and you would like to proceed, ask your worker for a Service Agreement, then sign it. You are now ready to go.
5
Organise and Approve Shifts
Organise shifts directly with your worker through The Autism Site and easily approve them through your dashboard.
6
Receive Invoices
Invoices are generated by your worker and sent to either you (if you are self-managed) or your plan manager (if you are plan-managed) each week. We are currently unable to service NDIA-managed budgets.
Reach Us
If you have any questions about The Autism Site, what is has to offer, or how it could work for you or your loved one, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Phone number:
0481 112 928
Email:
hello@autismabilities.com.au
