How to Switch From Mable to an Independent Support Worker
How to switch from Mable to an independent support worker without a gap in support: what to check, how to keep your worker, and the steps to set it up.
Maybe you've found a support worker you love on Mable and want a simpler or lower-cost arrangement, or you just want more direct control. Whatever the reason, you can move to an independent arrangement without leaving yourself without support. This guide explains how Mable works and how to switch smoothly and fairly.
What Mable is (a quick, fair summary)
Why people switch
Check the ground rules first
Sort out the practicalities of going independent
How to switch without a gap in support
If you're keeping the same worker
Where Novida fits
A calm checklist
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep my Mable support worker if I leave the platform?
Often yes, but check first. Many workers also operate independently. Platforms can have terms about continuing with a worker you met there — sometimes fees or conditions — so read your agreement and ask the platform what applies. Then agree with your worker how to handle the new arrangement openly.
How do I switch from Mable without losing support?
Set up the new arrangement before closing the old one. Line up your independent worker, service agreement, insurance and payment while your current support continues, run a shift or two to test it, then give any required notice before winding down platform bookings. Overlapping the two briefly…
What do I need to hire an independent worker?
You'll want the worker's ABN, confirmation of their own insurance and a current NDIS Worker Screening Check, a simple service agreement covering tasks, rates and cancellation, and a way to handle invoicing and payment. If you're plan-managed, let your plan manager know so invoices are paid smoothly.
Is it worth switching from Mable?
That depends on your situation — people switch to change fees, deal with workers more directly, or use a service that suits them better. Mable is a legitimate, established platform, so it's about fit, not fault. The key is switching carefully so your support continues without interruption.
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