NDIS Guides & Articles

NDIS support item codes (like 01_011_0107_1_1) identify specific supports in your plan. The code tells you the support category, registration group, time of day, intensity level, and location. This guide explains how to read item codes and find the right one for your invoice.

NDIS occupational therapy has a national price limit of $193.99 per hour for 2026-27 (support item 15_617_0128_1_3). This guide explains OT rates, what's covered, and how to calculate how many sessions your Capacity Building budget can fund.

NDIS physiotherapy has a national price limit of $183.99 per hour for 2026-27. This guide explains physio rates, what's covered, and how to find registered physiotherapists near you.

The NDIS Price Guide 2026-27 (effective 24 September 2026) sets maximum prices for 976 supports. Price limits apply to plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants. This guide explains how the price guide works, what changed from last year, and how to use it.

Yes, the NDIS covers psychology if it's in your plan. The national price limit is $252.99 per hour for 2026-27. This guide explains what's covered and how to find NDIS psychologists.

Providers can charge a short-notice cancellation fee if you cancel without enough notice. The PAPL sets the notice period and fee limits. This guide explains the cancellation rules and how to avoid fees.

NDIS speech pathology has a national price limit of $193.99 per hour for 2026-27. This guide explains speech therapy rates, what's covered, and how to find speech pathologists.

NDIS support workers are paid a maximum of $73.58 per hour for weekday daytime shifts under plan management or NDIA management (support item 01_011_0107_1_1). Saturday rates are $103.54/hr, and weekday evening and night shifts are $82.57/hr. These are national rates effective from 24 September 2026.

NDIS providers can claim travel time and travel distance for eligible face-to-face supports. Travel rules are set out in the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL). This guide explains when travel is claimable, the rates, and how it appears on your invoice.

NDIS house cleaning (support item 01_020_0120_1_1) has a national price limit of $60.10 per hour for 2026-27. It covers vacuuming, mopping, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, dusting, and laundry. This guide explains what's included, how to claim it, and how to find registered cleaners.

NDIS House or Yard Maintenance (support item 01_019_0120_1_1) has a national price limit of $59.01 per hour for 2026-27. It covers basic lawn mowing, weeding, trimming hedges, and general yard upkeep. This guide explains what's included, how to claim it, and how to find registered providers.

Yes, the NDIS can pay for lawn mowing if you can't do it yourself because of your disability. The national rate is $59.01 per hour under House or Yard Maintenance (01_019_0120_1_1). This guide explains who's eligible, how to claim it, and what's included.

NDIS occupational therapy has a national price limit of $193.99 per hour for 2026-27 (support item 15_617_0128_1_3). This guide explains OT rates, what's covered, and how to calculate how many sessions your Capacity Building budget can fund.

NDIS physiotherapy has a national price limit of $183.99 per hour for 2026-27. This guide explains physio rates, what's covered, and how to find registered physiotherapists near you.

NDIS speech pathology has a national price limit of $193.99 per hour for 2026-27. This guide explains speech therapy rates, what's covered, and how to find speech pathologists.

Gardeners in Australia charge $40–$80 per hour on average for general garden maintenance. Specialist work like landscaping or tree pruning costs more. NDIS participants with yard maintenance funding can claim up to $59.01/hr (2026-27 rate). This guide covers typical rates and what's included.

Lawn mowing in Australia costs $40–$80 per hour on average, depending on your location, lawn size, and terrain. NDIS participants with yard maintenance funding can claim up to $59.01/hr (2026-27 rate). This guide covers typical costs by city and explains the NDIS option.

The NDIS Pricing Schedule sets the maximum prices for each support item. The Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) is the detailed guide that explains the rules for claiming travel, cancellations, reports, and more. Both documents work together. The 2026-27 Pricing Schedule took effect on 24 September 2026. This guide explains the difference.