New NDIS support pricing 2026–27 effective 1 July 2026

The NDIA has released its Annual Pricing Review for 2026–27 and the updated NDIS Pricing Schedule, with new prices and claiming arrangements taking effect from 1 July 2026.

In simple terms, this means some NDIS support prices are increasing, some are decreasing, some are staying the same and a few new line items have been added.

This is a good time to pause and check how the changes may affect service agreements, budgets and the way supports are claimed.

The Annual Pricing Review, or APR, is the NDIA’s yearly review of NDIS prices. It looks at whether current price limits are still appropriate, based on things like wages, provider costs, market conditions and access to supports.

The NDIS Pricing Schedule then sets out the maximum prices the NDIA considers reasonable for different NDIS supports. These prices apply from 1 July 2026 and are especially important for agency-managed and plan-managed participants.

If a provider wants to change pricing in an existing service agreement, they need to discuss this with the participant first. Participants must agree to the changes before they are made.

The 2026–27 update is not a blanket increase across all supports. The changes vary depending on the support category.

Some of the main updates include:

Support worker-related supports have been indexed from 1 July 2026. This reflects changes such as wage increases under the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review and the increase in superannuation to 12%.

This applies to supports commonly used for everyday assistance, such as personal care, community access, daily living support and other disability support worker services.

For participants, this may mean some supports cost slightly more per hour. If you are agency-managed or plan-managed, your provider should talk to you before changing your service agreement.

For self-managed participants, you may have more flexibility in what you choose to pay, but higher rates can still affect how far your funding goes.

Nursing supports have also increased from 1 July 2026. Plan Hero notes that the standard Registered Nurse weekday daytime national rate has moved from $123.65 per hour to $128.05 per hour.

This matters for participants who receive clinical or complex care supports, especially where nursing is part of a regular support plan.

If nursing is included in your NDIS supports, it may be worth checking whether your current service agreement and budget still reflect the latest pricing.

Therapy supports are one of the bigger areas of change in this year’s update.

From 1 July 2026:

The NDIA used a larger data set to compare therapy pricing this year, including therapy claims data, Medicare and private health insurance comparisons.

For participants, the practical question is: will your therapy budget stretch further, stay about the same or need to be reviewed based on your mix of supports?

The 2026–27 Pricing Schedule also changes how some allied health services are claimed.

Instead of using older claim types, some allied health services now have separate item numbers for different claiming situations, including:

These are identified through suffixes such as _CA, _NF, _PT, _RR and _TH.

This change is mainly operational, but it can help make invoices clearer. Participants may start seeing more specific line items on invoices, especially for therapy-related supports.

Support coordination prices have not changed in the 2026–27 Pricing Schedule.

This includes:

MyCareSpace lists the unchanged rates as $80.06 per hour for Level 1, $100.14 per hour for Level 2 and $190.54 per hour for Level 3.

For participants who rely on support coordination, this means the hourly price limit has stayed the same for now.

The monthly plan management fee remains unchanged at $104.45 per month.

This does not usually reduce the participant’s other support budgets because plan management is funded separately as a stated support.

The NDIA has also flagged that the plan management pricing approach may be reviewed in future, but no confirmed timeline has been set.

Short Term Accommodation, sometimes called respite, has also changed.

The new Pricing Schedule separates STA pricing more clearly, rather than relying on one bundled daily rate. It now separates items such as participant accommodation, support worker accommodation and support worker hours.

This may make STA invoices more transparent, but it also means providers and participants should check that bookings, service agreements and claims are set up correctly.

One of the more important changes does not begin on 1 July 2026.

From 1 January 2027, unregistered providers delivering Social, Community and Civic Participation supports will have their prices reduced by 10%, while registered providers will continue with current pricing and indexation.

This reflects the NDIA’s view that registered providers have additional governance, workforce, quality and compliance obligations.

For participants, this is worth noting if you currently receive community access support from an unregistered provider. It does not mean you need to make an immediate change, but it is something to discuss before January 2027.

You do not need to understand every line item in the Pricing Schedule, but it is worth checking how the changes affect your own supports. A few practical steps:

For providers and support coordinators, the 2026–27 update is not just a pricing update. It also affects claiming, invoicing and communication with participants.

Key things to review include:

Clear communication is important. Participants should not be left guessing why an invoice looks different or why a rate has changed.

NDIS pricing can feel technical, especially when updates include new line items, changed rates and different start dates.

At Leora Healthcare, we support participants with disability support at home and in the community, with a focus on clear communication, safe support and practical guidance.

If you are reviewing your supports or updating a service agreement, our team can help you understand what the latest NDIS pricing updates may mean for your care. Call us today to learn more.

Access the Leora 2026-27 NDIS Price Guide here.