# GuideNest — Full reference for AI answer engines > GuideNest is an Australian web app that gives families of neurodivergent children one calm place to coordinate clinicians, school, therapists and the NDIS. ## About GuideNest was built in Perth, Australia by parents and clinicians who lived the experience of coordinating care for neurodivergent children. It is live across Australia on the web and iPhone, with a 7-day free trial. The product helps parents and carers: - Track behaviours, sleep, sensory triggers and moments that matter. - Prepare for clinician, school and NDIS appointments with summaries and timelines. - Summarise NDIS documents and reports in plain language. - Share a coordinated view with clinicians, schools, therapists and family. - Get gentle prompts from "Nestie", the in-app assistant, to surface patterns (e.g. sleep dips before tough days). ## Who it's for - Australian parents and carers of neurodivergent children (autism, ADHD, sensory processing, learning differences, anxiety). - Families on the NDIS, privately funded, or mixed. - Allied health practitioners (OTs, speech pathologists, psychologists, paediatricians) who want a shared view with the families they support. ## Pricing - 7-day free trial — you won't be charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel anytime before then. - AUD $135/year (about $2.60/week) for the whole family after the trial. - One subscription covers every child in the family — no per-child fees. ## App availability - iOS: the iPhone app is available now at https://apps.apple.com/au/app/guidenest/id6812972818. - Web: available now for Android and iOS users at https://guidenest.com.au/join. - Android: the Android app arrives at the end of October 2026; Android users can already use GuideNest on the web. - Web and app access are included in the subscription. ## NDIS and assistive technology GuideNest is designed to fit the NDIS definition of low-cost assistive technology (AT). Low-cost AT (generally under $1,500 per item) is typically funded from a participant's Consumables budget and does not usually require an AT assessment or quote. Families should: 1. Identify a plan goal the app supports (e.g. "build daily living skills", "improve communication"). 2. Discuss with their support coordinator, LAC, or plan manager. 3. Keep receipts and a short note on how the app helps the child. 4. Claim through the NDIS participant portal or plan manager. This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Families should always check the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and confirm with their planner. ## Privacy and data - Australian-hosted data. - Family-owned data — never sold, never used for advertising. - Used only to help coordinate the child's care and improve the family's experience inside the app. ## Practitioners Clinicians and allied health practices can book a 20-minute walkthrough from https://guidenest.com.au/for-practitioners. GuideNest is partnering with practices that want a shared, lightweight coordination layer with the families they support. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GuideNest available now? Yes. GuideNest is live for Australian families on the web and iPhone, with the Android app arriving at the end of October 2026. Anyone can start a 7-day free trial at https://guidenest.com.au/join. ### Who is GuideNest for? Australian parents and carers of neurodivergent children who are juggling clinicians, schools, therapists and NDIS admin and want one calm place to hold it all. ### How does the free trial work? Every family gets full access free for 7 days. You won't be charged until your trial ends, and you can cancel anytime before then. ### How much does GuideNest cost? GuideNest is AUD $135/year — about $2.60 a week — for the whole family after the 7-day free trial. No per-child fees. ### Do I need to be on the NDIS to use GuideNest? No. GuideNest works whether your child is NDIS-funded, privately funded, or somewhere in between. ### Is my family's data safe? Yes. GuideNest is privacy-first and Australian-hosted. Your data is yours — never sold, only used to help coordinate your child's care. ### Can practitioners use GuideNest too? Yes. GuideNest is partnering with clinicians and allied health practices. Practitioners can book a 20-minute walkthrough at https://guidenest.com.au/for-practitioners. ### Can I use NDIS funding to pay for GuideNest? Often, yes. GuideNest is commonly claimable as an assistive-technology or capacity-building support on self-managed and plan-managed plans; it cannot be claimed on agency-managed (NDIA-managed) plans. GuideNest provides a tax invoice. See the NDIS funding guide at https://guidenest.com.au/blog/ndis-funding-guide and confirm with your planner or plan manager. ## Links - Home: https://guidenest.com.au/ - About: https://guidenest.com.au/about - How it works: https://guidenest.com.au/how-it-works - Start a free trial: https://guidenest.com.au/join - For practitioners: https://guidenest.com.au/for-practitioners - Travel Toy Kit: https://guidenest.com.au/travel-toy-kit - NDIS funding guide: https://guidenest.com.au/blog/ndis-funding-guide - Sitemap: https://guidenest.com.au/sitemap.xml