How Solotude works for an NDIS sole trader
You work for yourself under your own ABN. As an NDIS sole trader on Solotude, you get found by participants, families and support coordinators near you, without giving up a cut of what you earn.
One profile, one flat weekly subscription, no commission. Your rates, your schedule and your clients stay yours.
Last updated October 2026
Getting started as an NDIS sole trader
- Create your account. Choose “Sole trader” at sign up. You need your name, email, phone, suburb, ABN, profession and a password.
- Build your profile. Add your photo and bio, your professions, the suburbs you cover, your availability and your rates. Nothing goes live until you are verified.
- Upload your documents. Your photo ID, ABN and any registrations your profession needs. Verification usually takes up to two business days.
- Pick your plan and go live. Seekers can message you, and you can apply for jobs posted in your area.
Why an NDIS sole trader chooses Solotude
- No commission, ever. You pay a flat weekly fee and keep 100% of your hourly rate.
- You set your own rates. Charge what your work is worth, within the NDIS price limits where they apply.
- You own the client relationship. Once you both want to take it further, you swap details and work directly together.
- You show up as a person, not a logo. Your photo, your bio and your verified credentials are what people see.
- You are findable 24/7. Someone searching for your profession in your suburb at 11pm can find you and message you.
How work finds you
As an NDIS sole trader on Solotude, enquiries reach you two ways.
Direct messages
A participant, family member or support coordinator finds your profile and messages you inside Solotude. You reply when it suits you, and you only share your contact details when you are ready.
Posted jobs
Seekers post jobs describing the support they need, where and when. You can apply for jobs in your profession and area. On Pro and Premium, we also email you when a matching job is posted.
Enquiries always reach you, whatever your plan. Your plan only sets how many job applications you can send each day.
What it costs an NDIS sole trader
| Plan | What you get |
|---|---|
| Plus, $12 a week | Public listing, seekers can contact you, 1 job application a day |
| Pro, $16 a week | Everything in Plus, 5 applications a day and job notifications |
| Premium, $20 a week | Everything in Pro, unlimited applications and priority search visibility |
All plans are billed monthly, can be cancelled at any time and are a tax deductible business expense. See the full comparison on our pricing page.
What you need to get verified
Every sole trader on Solotude needs government photo ID and an active ABN, and we check the NDIS Commission’s compliance records before your profile appears in search. Some professions need more:
| Profession | Also needed to list |
|---|---|
| Nurses, OTs, physios and psychologists | Current Ahpra registration |
| Behaviour support practitioners | NDIS registration |
| Speech pathologists, dietitians, exercise physiologists and counsellors | Nothing further. Membership of your professional body is highly recommended and shown as self-reported |
| Support workers, cleaners and gardeners | Nothing further |
An NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check are highly recommended. We verify them when you add them, and many seekers filter for them. Full details are in our Verification Policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be NDIS registered to list as a sole trader?
No, not for most professions. Only behaviour support practitioners must be NDIS registered. Unregistered sole traders can support self-managed and plan-managed participants, and if you are registered, we verify it and show it on your profile.
What does Solotude cost for an NDIS sole trader?
A flat weekly subscription for your one profile, from $12 a week, billed monthly. There is no commission, no lead fee and no cut of your hourly rate. See the pricing page for every plan.
Does Solotude take a commission on what I earn?
No. You keep 100% of what you earn. Solotude does not employ you, manage your bookings or sit between you and your clients.
How long does verification take?
Usually up to two business days once your documents are complete. If something is missing, we tell you exactly what in writing so you can fix it and resubmit.
Can I change plans or cancel?
Yes. Change plans up or down whenever your workload changes, and cancel at any time with no lock-in contract and no exit fee.
I work in more than one profession. Do I need two profiles?
No. You can add more than one profession to your profile, as long as you meet the verification requirements for each one.
Ready to get found?
Create your free account, choose sole trader and start building your profile today.
Not sure which plan suits you?
Questions first? Read the FAQs or contact us.