The people behind Carevo
Our NDIS and aged care guidance is written and reviewed by real, named people: the founders who build the platform and the team who work with families every day. Here is who they are, and how we keep it accurate.
Meet the team
Andre Smith
Co-founder & CEO
Co-founder and CEO. UNSW politics and commerce graduate. Navigated his father's respite and palliative care.
Buddhika Jayawardhana
Co-founder & CTO
Co-founder and CTO. 15+ years in software engineering, formerly at Coviu (CSIRO telehealth).
Gemma Foxton
Customer Lead
Former support worker, NDIS family member.
How we keep it accurate
Every guide starts with research, is checked against the primary government sources, and carries a last-updated date. If a rule changes, we update the page.
Real, named authors
Every article is written under a real, named member of the Carevo team, with their role and experience on a public profile you can check.
Checked against government sources
NDIS rules, aged care policy, pricing, and eligibility claims are checked against Australian Government primary sources.
Reviewed and kept current
We review and update key funding, pricing, and policy pages as the rules change, and every page carries a last-updated date.
Frequently asked about Carevo's authors
Who writes the content on Carevo?
Real, named members of the Carevo team, led by co-founder and CEO Andre Smith. Each author has their role and relevant experience on a public profile.
Are Carevo's authors real people?
Yes. Every article is written under a real, named team member with a public profile, including LinkedIn and other verifiable links, on their author page.
How does Carevo make sure its NDIS and aged care content is accurate?
NDIS rules, aged care policy, pricing, and eligibility claims are checked against Australian Government primary sources, and pages carry a last-updated date.
Who are the people behind Carevo?
Co-founder and CEO Andre Smith writes on strategy, funding, and policy; co-founder and CTO Buddhika Jayawardhana on the platform, matching, and data; and Customer Lead Gemma Foxton on frontline care and support coordinators.
How often is Carevo's content updated?
Key funding, pricing, and policy pages are reviewed and updated as the rules change, and each carries a date so you know how current it is.
Is Carevo's content medical, financial, or legal advice?
No. It is general information to help families understand their options. It is not medical, financial, or legal advice.
How do I report an error on Carevo?
Email [email protected]. We check reported issues against the primary source and correct anything that is wrong.
Does Carevo deliver care?
No. Carevo is a connection platform that helps families find and compare NDIS and aged care providers. It does not deliver care itself.