Guides for independent workers
Novida has 65 plain-English how-to guides for independent support workers — sole traders running their own NDIS support business. They cover the practical setup and business basics: getting your ABN, sorting insurance and NDIS Worker Screening, setting your rates, handling GST, tax and super, and finding and keeping your own clients.
Going independent means becoming a small business overnight, and nobody hands you a manual. Novida’s 65 guides for independent workers are that manual — plain-English, Australian, and written for a sole trader taking NDIS participants as their own clients, not for a big provider.
They cover the setup that trips people up first: getting your ABN, choosing the right insurance, completing your NDIS Worker Screening, and understanding what registration does and does not mean for you. Then they move to the money — how to set your rates, how GST works, what to put aside for tax, and whether you need to pay yourself super.
And because being found is only half the job, the guides also cover finding and keeping clients — writing a profile that gets enquiries, having the first conversation, agreeing on supports, and building the kind of reputation that brings repeat work and referrals. Read them free, whether you are listed for free or on Solo or Pro.
What’s included
- 65 plain-English guides for independent workers
- Getting your ABN and setting up as a sole trader
- Choosing the right insurance cover
- Completing your NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Setting your rates and quoting for work
- How GST, tax and super work for a sole trader
- Finding, winning and keeping your own clients
- Free to read, listed or on Solo or Pro
Why it helps
A manual for going solo
65 guides walk you through everything a new independent worker has to figure out, in plain English.
Get set up right
Clear steps for your ABN, insurance and NDIS Worker Screening, so the foundations are sorted from the start.
Understand the money
Practical guides on rates, GST, tax and super help you price your work and keep more of what you earn.
Find and keep clients
Learn how to write a profile that attracts enquiries and build the reputation that brings repeat work.
Free to read
Every guide is free whether you are listed for free or on Solo or Pro — no plan required to learn the ropes.
Frequently asked questions
How many guides are there?
There are 65 plain-English guides written specifically for independent support workers — sole traders running their own NDIS support business.
What do the guides cover?
The practical side of going independent: getting your ABN, insurance, NDIS Worker Screening, setting your rates, GST, tax and super, and finding and keeping your own clients.
Do the guides cost anything?
No. The independent-worker guides are free to read, whether you are listed for free or on Solo or Pro. You do not need a paid plan to learn how to set up and run your business.
Are the guides written for Australia and the NDIS?
Yes. Every guide is written for Australian sole traders working in the NDIS, so the ABN, insurance, screening, GST and tax steps all apply to your situation.
Do the guides help me get an ABN?
Yes. One of the setup guides walks you through getting an ABN and registering as a sole trader, step by step, so you can start invoicing participants and plan managers.
Will the guides help me find clients?
Yes. Several guides cover finding and keeping clients — writing a profile that attracts enquiries, handling the first conversation, agreeing on supports and building a reputation that brings referrals.