Pricing

CareNow provides a competitive rate that sits below the industry average, whilst also paying our employees more than the average market rate. Our employee wages consistently sit above the SCHADS industry award*. For more information on our employee wage rates, contact us directly.

CareNow’s pricing for people seeking support

• Weekday: $65.88/hr

• Weekday Evening (20:00 - 0:00) : $72.62/hr

• Weekday Night (0:00 - 6:00) : $73.97/hr

• Saturday: $92.71/hr

• Sunday: $119.60/hr

• Sleepover: $279.14/per night

• Public Holiday: $146.39/hr

Notes

(a) A sleepover shift consists of 8 hours and includes up to 2 hours of assistance when required (during the night). Anything over this is paid at the hourly rate. Additional support can be rostered before and/or after the sleepover and is paid at the relevant rate. 

(b) A public holiday shift involves any work done between midnight on the night prior to the public holiday and midnight of the public holiday.

* Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010. 2025/2026 Update