Five Good Friends
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    Work/Life balance
    4.1(10 ratings)
    Career development
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    Benefits & perks
    3.5(10 ratings)
    Management
    3.8(10 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.2(10 ratings)
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    4.2(10 ratings)
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    5.0
    Care Coordinator
    Apr 2026
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Wonderful place to work
    The good thingsThe flexibility is excellent, you are trusted to do your work well and the work life balance is great
    The challengesAs always with Aged Care there are challenges however I find the challenges external to the company, the challenges are more around limited funding for members
    2.0
    Workforce Coordinator
    Feb 2026
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great tech, bit culty.
    The good thingsThe technology is wonderful, development was in-house so it was very tailored. Ability to support remote and rural participants and clients. Great role for experience and growth. Largely people centric in the day to day operation.
    The challengesExternal challenges aside, I saw and experienced a lot of exploitative labor practices, while legal and not worse than a lot of other companies, it's definitely still a private company at the end of the day. This has changed as far as I'm aware but there was no pathway to permanent employment when I worked there for support workers, the model worked by classing people who were working as employees, as private contractors so there was little protection if someone was unwell or injured. While it was promised that Support Workers could name their fees within a suggested range, it was heavily discouraged and most people were working at the base rate. There was more focus on the technology and getting that ready for sale. Hoarding PPE. Not a lot of support and being told to just try harder when you are giving your all is disheartening. Under resourced a lot and an expectation to meet unrealistic expectations.Worker isolation is an issue, but I believe some of this has been addressed.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Care Team Leader
    Apr 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Inspiring and purposeful.
    The good thingsI've had the privilege of working in an environment that prioritises not just the well-being of our clients, but also the growth and support of its employees. The role itself comes with a unique blend of challenges and rewards, making each day both fulfilling and impactful.
    The challengesWhile the overall experience is positive, like any role in the aged care sector, there are some challenges. The work can sometimes be emotionally and mentally demanding, especially during busy periods. However there is adequate support from our management team and colleagues to navigate these times
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Customer Service Representative
    Apr 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Proud to be apart of a environment, that makes change possible
    The good thingsPositive and supportive workplace working together to make a difference for those in need
    The challengesAdaptive and helpful team that makes going to work great
    5.0
    Product Marketing Lead
    Apr 2025
    All Brisbane QLDLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Brilliant, compassionate adults working together for something good.
    The good thingsFrom the very beginning, the mission of Five Good Friends was evident, not only in the work, but in the culture--from the first interview.
    The challengesThere's nothing I don't like.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Recruitment Specialist
    Dec 2024
    Brisbane QLD 4000
    I am proud to work with Five Good Friends and excited about my future here and the growth of the organisation.
    The good thingsThe people, the support, the culture and the purpose!
    The challengesOutside factors - government changes and regulations, but internally nothing comes to mind.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Helper
    Sep 2024
    Adelaide SA 50001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    I have been with FGF for 12 months now. They are the best company I have worked for. They are very understanding and try there best to unskill their helpers.
    The good thingsExcellent communication between all departments Opportunities to develop skills for other rolls Work/life balance
    The challengesSometimes not enough travel time but they fix that straight away when you bring it up
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Community Support Worker
    Jul 2024
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role
    was good but turned to nasty last year
    The good thingsstaff allowance we got so much each year we could use for health and fitness
    The challengescommunication was a big factor and when you got sick or had a day off they did not like that
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Community Engagement Manager
    Aug 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Unless you work in the office or are a member of the leadership team it is a hard slog.
    The good thingsGood salary and there was some autonomy. There are some lovely staff too.
    The challengesThe key members of the management team are very closed off. Not inclusive or collaborative. One particular member of the executive team has got some anger issues to sort out. Very sporadic with decision making. No consistency with messaging. Lots of double standards.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Personal Carer
    Feb 2018
    First rate company with great model of care.
    The good thingsTerrific care model that should be the dominant way care is delivered
    The challengesCompany still establishing itself so workmopportunities are Limited. They are worth sticking to.
    1 person found this helpful
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