NDIS Price Guide 2026-27 explained: what changed and how price limits work

What is the NDIS Price Guide?

The NDIS Price Guide sets the maximum amount providers can charge for supports when you are plan-managed or NDIA-managed. It lists 976 current support items, each with a unique item code, unit (like per hour or per day), and a price limit.

The 2026-27 pricing schedule took effect on 24 September 2026. Maximum prices apply only to plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants. If you self-manage, you can negotiate rates directly with providers.

How price limits work

Every NDIS support has a support item code (like 01_011_0107_1_1 for weekday daytime support worker assistance). The price guide shows:

• National price limit: The maximum rate in most of Australia
• Remote price limit: Higher rate for remote areas
• Very remote price limit: Even higher rate for very remote areas
• Unit: How it's charged (per hour, per day, per kilometre, etc.)
• Claiming rules: Whether travel, short-notice cancellation, or non-face-to-face delivery is claimable

Your plan manager (if you have one) makes sure providers only charge up to these limits.

What changed in 2026-27

The Minister's pricing determination for 2026-27 includes rate changes across most support categories. Key changes include:

• Support worker weekday rates adjusted to $73.58/hr (national)
• Therapy rates updated (OT $193.99/hr, physio $183.99/hr, speech pathology $193.99/hr, psychology $252.99/hr)
• Support Coordination Level 2 now $100.14/hr
• Plan management monthly fee $104.45
• Gardening/yard maintenance $59.01/hr and house cleaning $60.10/hr

The NDIA has said that updated claiming guidance documents will be published shortly. Until then, the 2025-26 Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) still applies for travel and cancellation rules.

How to read a support item code

NDIS support item codes follow a pattern:

• First 2 digits: Support category (01 = Assistance with Daily Life, 15 = Capacity Building, etc.)
• Next 3 digits: Registration group or service type
• Last 8 digits (if present): Specific conditions like time of day, location, or intensity

Example: 01_011_0107_1_1 = Assistance with Daily Life (01), Assistance with Self-Care (011), Weekday Daytime (0107), Standard intensity (1_1).

National, remote, and very remote rates

The NDIS recognises that delivering supports costs more in remote areas. Most support items have three price limits:

• National: Applies in cities and regional centres
• Remote: Higher rate for areas classified as remote under the Modified Monash Model or similar
• Very remote: Even higher for very remote locations

Your plan manager or the NDIA's systems use your service address to apply the right rate.

Self-managed vs plan-managed vs NDIA-managed

Price limits only apply to plan-managed and NDIA-managed supports. If you self-manage your plan (or that budget category), you can pay providers any amount. However, you're still limited by your total budget.

Find providers and compare rates

Once you know the price limit for a support, you can:

• Browse the full NDIS Price Guide by category or item code
• Use the Support Worker Rate Calculator to work out shift costs
• Find registered NDIS support workers near you
• Compare NDIS plan managers or support coordinators in your area

Sources and effective dates

• NDIS Pricing Arrangements 2026-27 (effective 24 Sep 2026)
• NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27 (XLSX download)
• 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.