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  • Kynd is the simple way to find and book NDIS Support Workers.

  • For too long, the way people living with disabilities and their Support Workers get together has been complex, costly, and offered everyone very little control, so we created a simple and smart platform to help bring local people together, increase everyone's safety, get value for money and find personalised support.

  • Platform is available on desktop, tablet and mobile (iOS / Android).

  • Founded in 2017 by Michael Metcalfe. Based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.

  • Awarded a $100k Queensland Government 2017 Ignite Ideas grant.

  • Named an ‘Optus Future Maker’ winner in 2018 with an $80k grant.

  • Awarded a $200k Queensland Government 2019 Ignite Ideas grant.

  • Awarded a $20k Federal Local NDIS Care Workforce grant in 2020.

  • Awarded a $500k Accelerating Commercialisation grant in 2020.

  • Awarded an Amazon Web Services Health Equity Initiative Grant in 2022.

  • Acquired by nib Group (nib Thrive) in July 2023, as part of nib's NDIS digital marketplace platform strategy. Learn more via the nib announcement here.

  • Kynd is growing quickly across Australia with people joining daily.

  • Solely focused on the NDIS space (not aged care or other sectors).

  • A proven startup using technology to solve real-world problems.