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What is a Helper?

Helpers offer friendly, reliable support to our Members.

This enables them to live independently, comfortably, and confidently in their own homes.

Helpers offer a wide range of services that are tailored to each Member’s needs, interests, and preferences with flexible hours to fit in with your lifestyle.

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You're the boss!

As a Helper with Five Good Friends you can work as much or as little as you like! We'll support you with everything you need to succeed!

Earn more

Set your own rates that reflect the value of the work you do. Helpers net $49.60+ per hour for standard visits on average.

Your job, your choice

Choose who you work with and the hours you work. If you’d like to expand your business, you can take on new clients and add extra shifts (we call them visits) to your schedule.

A perfect match

We take the time to find Members that are a perfect match for you so you can enjoy more meaningful connections.

Magic technology

Deliver excellent care with our simple-to-use Helper app that contains essential care information, schedules, travel routes, important to-dos and more.

Award-winning, free training

When a Member’s needs change, we don’t swap in someone new.

We up-skill Helpers at no cost, so you can keep supporting the people you know and care about — with confidence and continuity.

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“To truly learn something, you must value it, love it. That’s what we see in our Helpers. They don’t learn because they have to — they learn because they care. Helpers complete an average of 19.8 courses, tailored to what their Members need.”

Catherine Craft

Learning & Development Team Lead, Five Good Friends

Catherine leads Learning & Development at Five Good Friends, bringing over 15 years of experience in healthcare education. She has held senior roles in clinical coordination and vocational training, ensuring our teams are well-trained and ready to provide high-quality care.

Here's what to expect

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Apply online

Submit your application online. If successful, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload the necessary documents.

2

Get approved

Once you’ve passed the background checks and completed the online training modules, you’ll be ready to go!

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You're the boss

Make sure you’ve got the Five Good Friends app installed so you can start receiving opportunities from our Members.

Helper FAQs

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  • Earn more for your skills
  • Manage your own time and be your own boss
  • Choose people with whom you are well-matched
  • Use technology that makes your work more efficient and effective
  • Enjoy variety and diversity in your work
  • Work close to home in your local community
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  • Domestic assistance: Cleaning, laundry, shopping, and meal preparation
  • Personal care: Medications, showering, and dressing
  • Yard maintenance: Gardening and outdoor upkeep
  • Home administration: Appointments, general admin, and using technology
  • Companionship: Friendship, shared activities, and conversation
  • Home handyman: Minor repairs and odd jobs
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  • Reliability: Someone they can count on
  • Respect: Honouring dignity and choice
  • Trust: Building confidence through honesty
  • Consideration: Thoughtful and fully engaged
  • Positivity: A pleasure to be around
  • Engagement: Genuinely interested in their life and stories
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  • A reliable smartphone with data
  • An Australian Business Number (ABN), or willingness to obtain one
  • Relevant skills, licences, qualifications, or experience
  • Proof that you are an Australian resident or have the legal right to work in Australia
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Help centre

Guidance, resources, and assistance to help you thrive in your role.

Brokerage agreement

For you to review prior to registering on the Five Good Friends Platform.

Questions?

Speak with one our staff.

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Begin your journey with us today!

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