Every year, NDIS updates its price guide, which sets the price limit for service providers. They can charge for different services within a price limit for all NDIS participants.
The new NDIS Price Guide for 2025–26 will be implemented from 24 November 2025 and includes some important updates. These changes affect prices for services like support coordination, therapy, employment supports, and more.
The updates also include higher price limits for services in remote and very remote areas to make sure people in all locations can access the help they need.
If you are an NDIS service provider or planning to become one, understanding these changes is very important. Staying up to date helps you stay compliant, build trust with participants, and run your business smoothly.
In this blog, we’ll explain what’s new in the 2025–26 Price Guide, what it means for you and your clients, and how you can confidently prepare for these changes.
What is the NDIS Price Guide?
If you are starting as an NDIS provider, the NDIS price guide is a rulebook for pricing your disability support services. Each year, NDIS studies market data, research, public and industry engagement to make informed changes in the price list.
Why does a price list exist?
Because without it, prices could vary wildly, and participants might end up paying too much or getting uneven service quality. The Price Guide keeps things fair and transparent.
It ensures that people with disabilities get good value for their NDIS funding and that providers deliver services at a standard that supports quality and trust.
How does it help providers? The NDIS price guide helps providers plan their services, set fair rates, pay workers properly, and stay compliant with NDIS guidelines for providers.
New Updates Effective From 24 November 2025
The updates took effect from 24 November 2025, and every provider needs to follow them for seamless service and fair prices.
Most service prices have increased by around 1-3%. To cover rising wages, higher operational costs, and inflation. With this update, providers can continue paying staff fairly and deliver reliable, high-quality services.
Some of the most affected services include:
- Support coordination — helping participants plan and manage their supports.
- Therapy services — like occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and psychology.
- Employment supports — helping participants find and keep jobs.
- Community participation supports — activities that build social and daily living skills.
- Health and nursing services — essential for participants with complex needs.
If you provide services in remote or very remote areas, price limits in these regions have been raised even further to reflect the extra time, travel, and costs required to deliver services outside major cities. Download the latest NDIS Price Guide 2025-26.
Impact on providers
Before the support starts, providers should communicate the new prices to participants and make sure the agreements reflect the updated rates. Transparent communication builds trust and helps participants feel confident about the support to are going to receive.
Plus, many providers overlook the impact of travel costs and no-shows on cash flow and staffing schedules.
By refining these areas and ensuring they are clearly outlined in the agreement, providers can protect their business and maintain high-quality service delivery.
These updates are an opportunity to strengthen the system, improve financial planning, and make sure services remain compliant and sustainable.
Plus, being a registered provider helps a lot to gain trust and provide high-paying services like High-intensity daily personal activities, and many more. This article shares the essential checklist for a smooth provider registration.
Special Notes For Regional And Remote Areas
Many participants have to wait a long time to get the benefits of the NDIS service. Shortages of qualified disability support workers and long-distance travel to get support services make it hard for participants to access essential NDIS services.
To help, the NDIS allows higher price limits, up to 40% higher in remote and 50% in very remote areas. This extra funding is designed to attract more workers, cover travel costs, and make it easier for participants to finally receive the support they deserve, no matter where they live.
Delivering NDIS services in remote and very remote areas helps providers serve more participants in these areas and serves the NDIS goal of providing support to every participant who needs it most.
And, the demand for registered providers is increasing year by year. If your NDIS business isn’t registered yet, this is the right time. Connect with Next Provider to start your seamless registration journey.
What Are The Major Changes In NDIS Price Guide
Here’s a quick look at the major updates you need to know.
- Art and Music Therapy Updates: Providers offering art or music therapies should expect lower cap rates. Service agreements need to be updated to reflect these new limits.
- Therapy Operational Guidelines: All therapy providers must follow the updated operational guidelines when delivering supports and invoicing participants.
- Regional Classification Changes: Participants in previously remote or very remote areas should check if their location’s Modified Monash Model (MMM) classification has changed, as this can affect pricing loadings.
- Assistive Technology, Home Modifications, and Consumables: Funding for these supports must now strictly align with the latest NDIS Supports List codes, reducing ambiguity in claims.
- COVID-Related Add-Ons Removed: Extra costs previously covered due to COVID (such as PPE or additional cleaning) are no longer included in the price guide, potentially impacting service costs.
- Extended Notice Period: Providers have additional time to renegotiate contracts, update pricing, and communicate changes to participants before the new guide takes effect.
Keep your services and supports aligned with the latest guide to ensure compliance and seamless support for participants.
Conclusion
If you’re a provider, staying informed and adjusting early is key. Need help navigating these updates or updating your service agreements? Reach out to Next Provider. We’re here to help you stay compliant, confident, and ready for the year ahead.
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