NDIS Pricing Changes 2026–27: What This Means for You

The NDIS has released new pricing for the 2026–27 financial year, starting from 1 July. Each year, these updates set the maximum rates that providers can charge for supports. They are designed to keep pricing consistent and reflect changes in costs across the disability sector.

For participants, these updates are a normal part of how the NDIS operates. While pricing changes can sometimes feel unclear, most of the impact is managed behind the scenes.

What has changed

The most important changes are:

• An increase in the maximum rate for support work

• Increase to psychology and specialist behaviour support maximum rates

• Significant reduction in the “Other professional Therapies” maximum rate

• Seperation of short-term respite (STR) funded supports

  
  

Short Term Respite

These changes will have a major impact on how respite can be claimed. Previously, it was claimed an all-in-one support including support work, accommodation and other NDIS Supports in a single claim. This made it difficult to identifythat things that are not NDIS Supports such as food were not purchased, as the daily flat fee concealed how the total cost was calculated.

Instead, new claim codes for support work inside an STA, and for participant and support worker accommodation have been introduced. At this stage, this would exclude auxiliary costs such as meals (in a centre or group residence).

This year’s update includes a mix of adjustments across different support types. Some everyday supports, such as support worker services, have increased in line with wage changes. Therapy supports have seen mixed changes, with some increasing, some decreasing and others remaining the same. Pricing for Plan Management and Support Coordination has not changed.

These updates reflect the NDIA’s annual review process, which considers factors such as workforce costs, market data and broader sector trends. This year, a larger data set was used to guide pricing decisions, which has informed how different supports have been adjusted.

What this means for you

In most cases, you will not need to do anything.

NDIS plans are usually adjusted to reflect updated pricing, which helps ensure participants can continue accessing their supports. You may notice that some providers review or update their pricing, but this does not automatically mean your supports will decrease.

It is important to understand that NDIS pricing sets maximum rates, not fixed prices. Providers can charge up to these limits, but they cannot charge above them

Working with your providers

With new pricing in place, some providers may review their service agreements. If this happens, they should always speak with you first and explain any proposed changes.

Providers are required to have your agreement before applying any new pricing to your services. This ensures you stay informed and in control of how your supports are delivered.

Staying informed

While no immediate action is required, it is helpful to stay aware of any updates your providers may share. If your service agreement is updated, take the time to review it and ask questions if anything is unclear. Clear communication is important, and you should always feel comfortable understanding how your supports are delivered and billed.

How First2Care can support you

At First2Care, we understand that changes like this can feel difficult to follow. Our role is to make things clearer and easier to manage.

We keep track of pricing updates and make sure provider charges are in line with NDIS requirements. We can also support you in understanding any updates to your agreements or help you work through conversations with your providers.

If you are ever unsure about a change, our team is here to support you.