2025 to 2026 NDIS Pricing Update
At New Horizons, we’re committed to keeping you informed about important updates related to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Starting from 1 July 2025, there are changes to price limits for NDIS supports delivered by disability support workers. You can find details on these changes below.
NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits
The latest NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for 2025 to 2026 have now been released. These arrangements help NDIS participants, providers and support workers understand how pricing works for funded services under the NDIS.

Each year, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) reviews and updates the pricing guide to make sure it reflects market conditions and supports sustainable service delivery. These updates outline the maximum prices registered providers can charge for supports and services.

Let’s take a look at the key changes that come into effect from 1 July 2025.
Key Updates from the 2025 to 2026 Pricing Guide

Disability Support Worker Costs
Support prices have increased to reflect:
• A 3.5 percent rise in wages
• A 0.5 percent increase in superannuation

This means many Core Supports, Level 1 Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching services have increased by around 3.95 percent.

Other support areas have received more specific pricing updates.
Therapy Supports
The latest update removes different pricing across states and territories, which has led to changes in some regions.
Psychology

• A new national price limit has been introduced
• Providers in QLD, NSW and VIC receive a $10 increase
• Other states see an $11.23 reduction
• Remote and very remote areas face a 4.6 percent decrease

Physiotherapy

• A $10 decrease from previous East Coast pricing
• Providers outside the East Coast face reductions of up to 18 percent

Podiatry and Dietetics

• Price limits have dropped by 2.6 percent across all regions

Therapist Travel

There are now clearer rules on claiming travel time for therapists:
• Travel can only be billed at 50 percent of the relevant hourly rate
• Maximum billable travel remains:
– 30 minutes in metropolitan areas
– 60 minutes in remote or very remote locations

NDIS Transport Costs

Under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements, providers may claim for non-labour transport costs where these are part of delivering supports to participants. At New Horizons, we currently charge $1.11 per kilometre for transport linked to NDIS-funded supports, in line with NDIA guidance.

Early Childhood Early Intervention

Several updates have been made to Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) supports:
• The eligible age range now includes children under 9 (previously under 7)
• Providers must declare and manage any conflicts of interest
• Responsibilities have been clarified, with guidance on transparency, duty of care and service quality

Plan Management and Support Coordination

Plan Management
• Monthly plan management fees remain unchanged for the sixth year in a row
• The initial plan set up fee has been removed
• Remote and very remote loadings have been discontinued

Support Coordination

• No changes to the price limits

Medium Term Accommodation and Centre Capital Costs
To account for inflation, price limits have increased by: • 2.37 percent for Medium Term Accommodation • 2.4 percent for Centre Capital Costs
Other Updates

Personal Trainers
• Personal Trainers are not recognised as therapy providers under current pricing rules

Nursing and Domestic Supports

The following supports have had a 3.2 percent increase:
• Health supports provided by registered or enrolled nurses
• Personal domestic activities
• Specialised home-based support for children
• House cleaning and household activities
• House or yard maintenance

These changes reflect increased costs and wage movements across the sector.
Why Pricing Limits Matter

NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits ensure consistency, transparency and fairness across the sector. Providers must comply with these guidelines to deliver supports to NDIA managed or plan managed participants.

The NDIA reviews pricing annually and makes further updates throughout the year to respond to market changes.

For more details on the latest NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, please visit the NDIS website.

Need Support?

If you have questions about your funding or how these changes affect you, we’re here to help. Our team can be reached on 1300 726 372, or you can contact the NDIS directly at 1800 800 110.

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