Providers are filtered against the participant's plan-management type (NDIA-managed, plan-managed, self-managed) and funded categories before any ranking. Registration requirements are a hard filter, never overridden by paid placement.
Resources for journalists
Brand assets, fact sheet and founder availability for journalists covering NDIS innovation, disability support and consumer technology in Australia.
OpenWay fact sheet
- Founded
- 2026, Sydney, Australia
- Category
- NDIS provider matching platform
- Audience
- Participants, families, support coordinators, providers
- Coverage
- Australia-wide
- Pricing
- Free for participants and coordinators; flat-fee subscription for providers
- Revenue model
- Provider subscription only; no commission on services delivered; never charges NDIS plan funds
- Built by
- Digital One Agency, Sydney
What makes OpenWay different
Four pillars journalists can fact-check directly on the live site.
OpenWay never takes a percentage of services delivered, never invoices participant plan funds, and never sits between the provider and the participant on payment. Providers pay a flat subscription; participants pay nothing.
Verified means OpenWay sighted specific compliance documents - not a generic seal. Every "OpenWay Verified" badge carries the disclaimer that it doesn't replace NDIS Commission registration. NDIS Registered status is cross-checked against the official register.
OpenWay shows indicative rates from the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. Every quoted rate carries the support item code, effective date and pricing-helper framing. Final pricing must be confirmed in a written service agreement.
Logos, colours and typography
Use the wordmark as supplied. Don't recolour, distort, or place the mark on busy backgrounds. The lowercase “openway” in the wordmark is intentional - elsewhere in body copy the brand is rendered camelCase as “OpenWay”.
Forest mark + charcoal wordmark on cream/paper backgrounds.
Cream wordmark on forest. Use for hero panels and event signage.
High-resolution PNG / SVG / PDF assets available on request - email [email protected].
Recent coverage
New coverage appears here as it landsWe'll list published articles, podcasts and broadcast interviews here as coverage lands. If you're a journalist working on a piece, please get in touch and we'll add yours when it's live.
Quick answers
Is OpenWay part of the NDIS?
No. OpenWay is an independent discovery and connection platform - not the NDIS, NDIA, or NDIS Commission. Plan funds flow directly from the NDIA / plan manager / participant to the provider. OpenWay does not see or handle plan funds and is not a regulator.
How are providers verified?
Document submission + OpenWay review before publication. The checks include ABN cross-checked against the Australian Business Register, public liability and professional indemnity insurance certificates sighted, NDIS Worker Screening and Working With Children Check confirmation for client-facing roles, and NDIS Commission register cross-check where the provider claims registration. Manual review by a real person; no auto-verify shortcut.
What does OpenWay charge participants?
Nothing. OpenWay is free for participants, families and support coordinators. Providers pay a flat-fee subscription to list. OpenWay never takes a commission on services delivered and never charges participant NDIS plans.
What is the "Fast Responder" badge?
A data-driven badge awarded to providers who consistently respond to participant enquiries within their stated response window. It's descriptive (an observation of past behaviour), not a promise of future response time.
Where does OpenWay operate?
Australia-wide. OpenWay is built and operated in Sydney by Digital One Agency. Provider listings span every state and territory, with location-based matching driven by the participant's suburb / postcode.
Working on a story?
Email the team and we'll get back to you within 1-2 business days with sources, data, interview availability and anything else you need.
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