NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27 Provider Checklist
Check the current NDIS schedule, four price-limit changes due 1 December 2026, service dates and participant agreement before updating provider records.
Checked 21 October 2026: NDIA's current pricing page links to the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27 effective 24 September 2026. A separate 19 October announcement sets out four national price-limit increases from 1 December 2026. Keep the current schedule and that future change separate; neither the publication date nor the claim-submission date replaces the date the support was delivered.
What changes on 1 December 2026?
The following national hourly limits are an advance notice, not prices to apply before 1 December. These four changes do not raise every NDIS rate or automatically amend a provider's existing agreements. The item numbers and claiming process are unchanged.
| Support item | Item number | Before 1 December | From 1 December 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House or Yard Maintenance | 01_019_0120_1_1 | $59.01/hour | $63.42/hour |
| House Cleaning and Other Household Activities | 01_020_0120_1_1 | $60.10/hour | $64.59/hour |
| Assistance with Personal Domestic Activities | 01_004_0107_1_1 | $61.16/hour | $65.73/hour |
| Specialised Home-Based Assistance for a Child | 01_016_0104_1_1 | $61.16/hour | $65.73/hour |
Use the maximum price applicable on the support-delivery date. A November service does not take the December limit merely because its invoice or claim is submitted in December. Before changing an existing service agreement, discuss the proposed change with the participant and obtain their agreement. Keep the agreed price, delivery date, source version and approval record together in the provider's authorised system.
NDIA says it will publish the revised schedule and claiming guidance on 1 December. Recheck them before implementing the changes. The figures above are national rates only; do not calculate remote or very remote amounts from them. NDIA's pricing page says its maximum prices apply to NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants; do not extend that scope to every funding arrangement.
Read the short NDIS December price-limit announcement in English or Chinese
Current schedule examples, not a complete rate book
The original version of this guide covered the 1 July 2026 schedule. The following examples were rechecked against the schedule effective 24 September, rather than treated as newly increased December rates. National standard self-care examples include $73.58/hour for weekday daytime, $81.07/hour for weekday evening, $82.57/hour for weekday night, $103.54/hour for Saturday, $133.50/hour for Sunday, $163.46/hour for public holidays, and $311.79 per night-time sleepover. Match the exact item, unit, time band and location in the official schedule before using a figure.
National direct-service therapy examples in that schedule include psychologist $252.99/hour, dietitian $178.99/hour and exercise physiologist $161.99/hour. Support Coordination Level 1 is $80.06/hour, and Plan Management - Monthly Fee is $104.45/month. These are selected examples, not a complete list or a recommended provider charge.
Keep wage changes separate from NDIS price limits
The Fair Work Ombudsman describes an initial minimum-award-rate increase of up to 15% for eligible home-care disability employees from the first full pay period on or after 1 December 2026. That wage rule is not a 15% increase to every NDIS price. Most of the wider SCHADS classification and rate changes start from the first full pay period on or after 1 October 2027. Have the payroll owner check the applicable award and pay guide separately.
Provider records to review
A practical provider checklist can start with five files: public price list, service agreements or schedules of supports, invoice templates or claim support records, roster or shift-cost reference, and staff guidance. Record the source document, checked date, responsible owner, affected service types, and whether participants or representatives need updated written information.
Do not turn a pricing update into a rushed admin edit. If a participant, nominee, coordinator, or finance team member asks about a changed rate, staff should be able to find the official source checked, the internal owner, the relevant service date, the file that was updated, and any follow-up question that still needs review.
General operational information only. This article does not recommend what a provider should charge, what a participant should purchase, what a provider should claim, or whether a provider's process meets any legal, regulatory, funding, or contractual requirement. Review the official NDIA documents and seek appropriate advice where needed.
Disclaimer
These resources are provided for general operational documentation and educational purposes only. They do not constitute legal, clinical, medical, compliance, or professional advice. Organisations should review and adapt all documents according to their own policies, procedures, registration requirements, funding arrangements, and regulatory obligations.