NDIS Price Guide 2026–27 — Pricing Arrangements & Price Limits, Explained
The NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27 took effect on 1 July 2026. Here are the current maximum price limits for the supports participants use most — support workers, therapy, support coordination and plan management — explained in plain English by a registered NDIS provider in Melbourne.
2026–27 at a glance (National)
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits set the maximum prices registered providers can charge for NDIS supports. The 2026–27 schedule took effect on 1 July 2026 — for example, a standard weekday-daytime support worker is capped at $73.58/hour nationally. Price limits are maximums, not fixed fees, and the NDIA reviews them every financial year.
How NDIS Pricing Arrangements Work
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (also called the NDIS Price Guide) are published each year by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) after its Annual Pricing Review and the Fair Work Commission wage decision. They tell providers the maximum they can charge for each support.
- Price limits are caps — providers can charge the same or less, never more
- Prices are agreed with you in your service agreement
- Three geographic zones: National, Remote and Very Remote
- Evenings, weekends and public holidays have higher limits
- Reviewed and updated every financial year (1 July)
As a registered NDIS provider, Sky Care Solutions always invoices within these limits — with clear service agreements and no hidden fees.
Important
The figures on this page are the NDIA's National maximum price limits for 2026–27 and are a guide only. Always check the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements for the full, up-to-date detail before making decisions.
Disability Support Worker Price Limits 2026–27
Maximum hourly limits for assistance with self-care and Supported Independent Living (SIL), Support Worker Level 1. Remote and Very Remote zones attract higher limits.
| Support (Level 1) | National | Remote | Very Remote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime | $73.58 | $103.01 | $110.37 |
| Weekday evening | $81.07 | $113.50 | $121.61 |
| Weekday night | $82.57 | $115.60 | $123.86 |
| Saturday | $103.54 | $144.96 | $155.31 |
| Sunday | $133.50 | $186.90 | $200.25 |
| Public holiday | $163.46 | $228.84 | $245.19 |
| Night-time sleepover (per night) | $311.79 | $436.51 | $467.69 |
| Establishment fee (one-off) | $735.80 | $1,030.12 | $1,103.70 |
Source: NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27, Schedule 1 (Disability Support Workers). Remote ≈ National + 40%, Very Remote ≈ National + 50%.
NDIS Therapy Price Limits 2026–27
Maximum hourly limits (National) for direct therapy services. The same hourly limit generally applies to telehealth, reports and short-notice cancellations; provider travel is capped at half the hourly rate.
| Therapy type | Price limit / hour |
|---|---|
| Counselling | $156.16 |
| Exercise physiology | $161.99 |
| Dietetics | $178.99 |
| Physiotherapy | $183.99 |
| Podiatry | $188.99 |
| Occupational therapy | $193.99 |
| Speech pathology | $193.99 |
| Psychology | $252.99 |
Source: NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27, Schedule 4 (Therapeutic Supports). Remote and Very Remote zones are higher.
Other Common NDIS Price Limits 2026–27
Maximum limits (National) for support coordination, community nursing and plan management.
| Support | Unit | Price limit |
|---|---|---|
| Support Coordination — Level 1 (Support Connection) | Hour | $80.06 |
| Support Coordination — Level 2 (Coordination of Supports) | Hour | $100.14 |
| Support Coordination — Level 3 (Specialist) | Hour | $190.54 |
| Psychosocial Recovery Coaching (weekday) | Hour | $110.44 |
| Community nursing — Enrolled Nurse (weekday day) | Hour | $103.44 |
| Plan management — monthly fee | Month | $104.45 |
Source: NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27, Schedules 3, 6 and 7. Registered-nurse and specialised nursing limits are higher — see the full schedule.
How Sky Care Solutions Charges
As a registered NDIS provider in Melbourne, we keep billing simple and transparent:
- We invoice at or below the NDIS price limits — never above
- Every rate is set out clearly in your service agreement before we start
- No hidden administration or exit fees
- We help plan-managed, self-managed and NDIA-managed participants
- We explain travel, cancellations and reports up front
Talk to our team about how your plan funding maps to these prices, or explore our NDIS services.
NDIS Price Guide 2026–27 — FAQs
Clear answers about NDIS pricing. See our full FAQ page for more.
What are the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits? +
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (often called the NDIS Price Guide) are published each year by the NDIA. They set the maximum prices a registered provider can charge for each NDIS support. Providers can charge the same or less, but never more, and the prices you'll pay are agreed in your service agreement.
When did the 2026–27 NDIS prices take effect? +
The NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27 took effect on 1 July 2026, following the NDIA's Annual Pricing Review and the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review decision. Price limits are reviewed and updated every financial year.
Are NDIS price limits fixed prices? +
No. Price limits are maximums, not set fees. A provider can charge up to the limit, or less — the actual rate is agreed with you in your service agreement. The limits exist to make sure participants get value for money.
What is the maximum hourly rate for an NDIS support worker in 2026–27? +
For a standard Level 1 support worker (assistance with self-care or SIL), the National maximum is $73.58/hour for weekday daytime, $81.07 weekday evening, $82.57 weekday night, $103.54 Saturday, $133.50 Sunday and $163.46 on public holidays. Remote and Very Remote areas have higher limits.
How much does NDIS support coordination cost in 2026–27? +
The National hourly price limits are $80.06 for Level 1 (Support Connection), $100.14 for Level 2 (Coordination of Supports) and $190.54 for Level 3 (Specialist Support Coordination). Psychosocial Recovery Coaching is $110.44 per weekday hour.
How much does NDIS plan management cost? +
For 2026–27 the plan management monthly fee limit is $104.45 per month (National). This is funded separately in your plan and doesn't reduce the funding for your other supports.
What are the NDIS therapy price limits for 2026–27? +
National maximum hourly limits include physiotherapy $183.99, occupational therapy $193.99, speech pathology $193.99, psychology $252.99, exercise physiology $161.99, dietetics $178.99, podiatry $188.99 and counselling $156.16.
Why are NDIS prices higher in remote areas? +
The NDIA applies geographic loadings to reflect the higher cost of delivering supports in remote locations. As a guide, Remote price limits are about 40% above National, and Very Remote about 50% above National.
Does Sky Care Solutions charge within the NDIS price limits? +
Yes. As a registered NDIS provider we invoice at or below the published NDIS price limits, with every rate set out in your service agreement and no hidden fees. Call us on 03 7047 9499 to discuss your plan.
Where can I find the full official NDIS price guide? +
The complete, current document is on the NDIS website under Pricing Arrangements. It includes every support item, geographic price, and the rules for travel, cancellations and reports. This page summarises the most commonly used 2026–27 limits.
- NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits — ndis.gov.au
- NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27 (effective 1 July 2026) — National Disability Insurance Agency
- National Disability Insurance Agency — ndis.gov.au
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission — ndiscommission.gov.au
Questions About Your NDIS Pricing?
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