What the New 2026–27 NDIS Prices Mean for You

Published by SESI Care Services · Updated June 2026 · 2-minute summary

Quick answer: New NDIS prices start on 1 July 2026. For most people, everyday supports like personal care and community access cost about 4.8% more per hour because support workers received a pay rise. Support Coordination and Plan Management prices have not changed. Some therapy prices went up (psychology) and others went down (dietitian, exercise physiology). You usually don’t need to do anything — your plan budget is generally adjusted to match.

Key takeaways

• The 2026–27 NDIS prices apply from 1 July 2026.
• Published NDIS prices are the most a provider can charge — they are not a bill you pay yourself.
• Everyday support work rose about 4.8% (from $70.23 to $73.58 per hour, standard weekday).
• Psychosocial Recovery Coaching also rose about 4.8%.
• Support Coordination and Plan Management prices stayed the same.
• Therapy is mixed: psychology went up, dietitians and exercise physiologists went down, and occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy and podiatry stayed the same.
• Therapy invoices are now more itemised (travel, reports and telehealth are listed separately).
• A few changes start later, on 1 January 2027 (community participation and respite).
• Most participants do not need to take any action.

When do the new NDIS prices start?

The new prices start on 1 July 2026 and apply for the 2026–27 financial year. They come from the NDIA’s Annual Pricing Review, which checks each year whether NDIS prices are fair and sustainable.

Two things are worth remembering. Published prices are price limits — the maximum a provider can charge, not a fee you owe directly. And your plan funding is usually lifted to keep pace with price rises, so a higher hourly rate does not automatically mean fewer hours of support.

Will my everyday supports cost more in 2026–27?

Yes, a little. The standard weekday rate for personal care and community access rose from $70.23 to $73.58 per hour — an increase of about 4.8%. Evening, weekend and public-holiday rates rose by similar amounts.

The reason is simple: the Fair Work Commission raised the minimum wage for disability support workers, and NDIS prices moved up to match. In short, this increase exists so the people who support you are paid fairly. Because plan budgets are usually adjusted at the same time, the aim is for your hours to stay about the same.

Did Psychosocial Recovery Coaching prices change?

Yes. The weekday rate for a Psychosocial Recovery Coach rose from $105.43 to $110.44 per hour (about 4.8%), with evening and overnight rates rising too. This is the same wage-driven increase that applies to support work.

Are Support Coordination and Plan Management changing?

No. These prices are unchanged for 2026–27.

• Support Coordination Level 1 (Support Connection): $80.06 per hour
• Support Coordination Level 2 (Coordination of Supports): $100.14 per hour
• Support Coordination Level 3 (Specialist Support Coordination): $190.54 per hour
• Plan Management monthly fee: $104.45 per month

So the way these supports are funded in your plan carries over exactly as before.

What is happening to therapy prices in 2026–27?

Therapy is where the biggest changes are, and they go in different directions. Here is a simple comparison.

Therapy support	2025–26 price/hr	2026–27 price/hr	Change
Psychologist	$232.99	$252.99	Up
Dietitian	$188.99	$178.99	Down
Exercise Physiologist	$166.99	$161.99	Down
Occupational Therapist	$193.99	$193.99	Same
Speech Pathologist	$193.99	$193.99	Same
Physiotherapist	$183.99	$183.99	Same
Podiatrist	$188.99	$188.99	Same

Psychology went up so that NDIS prices match what psychologists earn elsewhere — the goal is to make psychologists easier to find and keep. Dietitians and exercise physiologists went down, which means your therapy budget stretches a little further for those supports. Occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy and podiatry did not change.

Why do my therapy invoices look more detailed now?

From 2026–27, therapy charges are broken into separate line items instead of one bundled figure. You may now see separate charges for:

• Direct service (your actual session)
• Provider travel (the therapist’s travel time)
• Non-face-to-face work (preparation and documentation)
• NDIA-requested reports
• Telehealth

For you, this means more transparency — your statements show exactly what each charge is for. It is a good reason to ask your therapist how they will use travel and report-writing time, so there are no surprises.

What NDIS changes start later, in January 2027?

Two changes do not begin until 1 January 2027, so there is nothing you need to do now:

• Community and social participation supports: prices for some unregistered providers will reduce by 10%. Prices for registered providers (like SESI Care Services) are unchanged.
• Short Term Accommodation (respite): the pricing is being restructured so claims reflect the actual support you receive, rather than one bundled daily rate.

If you live in a remote or very remote area, the NDIA is also updating travel and remoteness rules so providers stay willing to travel to you.

Do I need to do anything about the 2026–27 NDIS price changes?

For most participants, no. Prices update automatically and plan budgets are generally adjusted to match. It is worth a short chat with your coordinator if:

• your everyday support hours are close to fully booked;
• you see a psychologist, dietitian or exercise physiologist;
• you would like help understanding the new itemised therapy charges; or
• the January 2027 changes to community participation or respite apply to you.

At SESI Care Services, we track these changes so you do not have to. If anything here raises a question about your own plan, contact your SESI Support Coordinator or Recovery Coach and we will walk through it with you.

Frequently asked questions

When do the new NDIS prices start?

The 2026–27 NDIS prices start on 1 July 2026.

Did NDIS support worker prices go up in 2026–27?

Yes. Standard weekday support increased about 4.8%, from $70.23 to $73.58 per hour, because of a minimum-wage rise for disability support workers.

Did NDIS Support Coordination prices change in 2026–27?

No. Level 1 stays at $80.06/hr, Level 2 at $100.14/hr, and Level 3 at $190.54/hr.

Did the Plan Management fee change?

No. The Plan Management monthly fee remains $104.45 per month.

What happened to NDIS psychology prices?

The psychology price increased from $232.99 to $252.99 per hour to better match market rates and improve access to psychologists.

Will I run out of funding because prices went up?

Usually not. Published prices are maximum limits, and plan budgets are generally adjusted to keep pace with price rises. Check your individual plan with your coordinator if you are unsure.

Do I need to do anything about the 2026–27 price changes?

Most participants do not need to do anything. Speak with your Support Coordinator or Recovery Coach if your hours are nearly used up or you use therapy supports that changed.

This guide is general information based on the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27 and the NDIA’s Annual Pricing Review (June 2026). It is not financial or plan-specific advice. For guidance on your individual plan, speak with your SESI Support Coordinator, your Recovery Coach, or contact the NDIA.