NDIS gardening and yard maintenance: what's covered and the 2026 rate

NDIS gardening and yard maintenance rate

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. This support helps with basic yard upkeep tasks that you can't do yourself because of your disability.

What's covered under NDIS yard maintenance

NDIS yard maintenance typically includes:

• Lawn mowing and edging
• Weeding garden beds and paths
• Trimming hedges and pruning shrubs
• Raking leaves and general tidy-up
• Watering plants (basic maintenance)
• Removing green waste to the kerb or bin

What's not covered

The NDIS won't fund:

• Landscaping or garden redesign
• Planting new gardens or major renovations
• Tree removal or stump grinding
• Structural work (fences, retaining walls, paving)
• Ongoing maintenance that would be a normal household expense for anyone (the NDIS funds only what you can't do because of your disability)

How to claim NDIS gardening

Yard maintenance falls under Core Supports — Assistance with Daily Life. To claim it:

1. Check your plan budget. Yard maintenance is usually in your Core Supports budget.
2. Find a registered provider (or an unregistered one if you're self-managed).
3. The provider invoices using item code 01_019_0120_1_1.
4. If you're plan-managed, your plan manager pays the invoice. If you're self-managed, you pay the provider and claim the NDIS reimbursement.

Remote and very remote rates

Rates are higher in remote areas:

• National: $59.01/hr
• Remote: Higher rate (check the price guide item page)
• Very remote: Even higher rate

Cost estimate calculator

Use the NDIS Gardening & Cleaning Cost Calculator to estimate how many hours you need per month and the maximum claimable cost.

Find NDIS gardening providers

Ready to find a provider?

• Browse NDIS gardening providers near you
• Find lawn mowing services
• Find garden maintenance providers

Lawn mowing rates outside the NDIS

If you're comparing NDIS rates to private gardening services, see:

• Lawn mowing cost per hour in Australia
• Gardener hourly rates in Australia

Sources and effective dates

• NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27
• Supports funded by the NDIS
• Effective date: 24 September 2026
• Last checked: 16 October 2026

General information only: This guide provides general information about NDIS supports and is not personal advice. NDIS plans are individual. Check your plan, speak with your support coordinator or plan manager, or contact the NDIA if you're unsure what applies to you.