Buddhika Jayawardhana
Co-founder & CTO
Buddhika is the co-founder and CTO of Carevo. Before Carevo he was an engineer at Coviu, the Australian telehealth platform spun out of CSIRO that's now used by 100,000+ allied health professionals to deliver care to NDIS participants and aged-care recipients. He writes about how technology, matching, and data tools are changing how Australian families find care, and reviews provider-finding platforms, comparison tools, and the broader directory landscape.
Connect on LinkedInAreas of focus
- Provider-finding platforms and tools
- Data and matching
- NDIS technology and digital systems
- Comparison of provider directories
17 posts by Buddhika
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Digital Literacy for Seniors: Safe Use of Telehealth and Portals
A practical guide for older Australians on using telehealth, myGov, My Aged Care, and the NDIS portal safely. Includes scam warnings, step-by-step setup, and free support resources.
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Australian Aged Care Response Times: 1,859 Connections Analysed
Real platform data from 1,859 verified provider connections shows a 15.3x speed gap between fastest and slowest aged care services in Australia.
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Falls Prevention Home Modifications for Older Australians (Room-by-Room)
A room-by-room guide to home modifications that reduce fall risk for older Australians. What changes make the biggest difference, what can be funded through NDIS or aged care, and when to involve an occupational therapist.
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NDIS Assistive Technology Trials: How to Build Evidence Before Purchase
How to use NDIS-funded AT trials to test equipment before committing to purchase. What counts as evidence, who can conduct trials, and how to document results to support funding approval.
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DAP vs RAD Aged Care: Calculator and Comparison Guide 2026
DAP vs RAD calculator for aged care accommodation costs. Compare daily payments vs lump sum deposits, understand MPIR rates, and choose the best option.
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NDIS Home Modifications: OT Assessment Guide
NDIS home modifications need OT assessment and approval. Minor mods under $20K get faster approval. Complex mods require detailed OT reports and quotes.
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Low-Cost Assistive Technology: NDIS Guide 2026
Low-cost assistive technology under $1,500 requires no quotes. Grab rails, shower chairs, reachers, kitchen aids. Buy instantly with NDIS funding.
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NDIS Data Tool Guide: Complete Tutorial (2026)
NDIS Data Tool tutorial for providers. How to access, download reports, payment reconciliation, participant data. Complete guide.
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NDIS Provider Portal Setup Guide: Complete Tutorial (2026)
Set up NDIS Provider Portal. Linking myGov, registration, claiming, service bookings, payment reconciliation. Step-by-step guide.
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NDIS Computer-Generated Plans: I-CAN Tool Guide 2026
How the I-CAN tool generates NDIS plan budgets automatically from mid-2026. Covers assessor qualifications, appeal changes, and what participants should expect.
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5 Best NDIS Support Worker Platforms 2026
Compare Mable vs Hireup vs Kynd vs Agencies. Who has the lowest fees? Who is NDIS registered? The complete guide to finding support workers in 2026.
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myplace Portal Login 2026: NDIS Participant Guide
How to log in to the myplace portal and manage your NDIS plan. Activation codes, service bookings, payment requests and what to do if login fails.
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SDA Calculator 2026: NDIS Accommodation Funding
Free NDIS SDA calculator for 2026. Calculate your Specialist Disability Accommodation funding based on design category, location, and building type.
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MyPlace NDIS Portal: Participant Guide (2026)
How to use the myplace NDIS portal. Login, track spending, manage your plan, find providers, and submit claims. Step-by-step for participants.
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Aged Care Fees Calculator Australia (2026 Guide)
Confused by aged care costs? Understand the fees, estimate your costs, and learn about the My Aged Care fee estimator, RADs, DAPs, and more.
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My Aged Care Portal: How to Use It (Complete Guide 2026)
Learn how to use the My Aged Care portal. Log in through myGov, check referrals, find providers, manage services, and troubleshoot common problems.
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Telehealth for Aged Care in Australia (2026)
Telehealth in aged care. What services are available, Medicare coverage, HCP funding, how to set up, and benefits for older Australians.