NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27: what changed for participants
For 2026-27, maximum NDIS prices are set in a new document, the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27, made under a pricing determination by the Minister. Its prices started on 1 July 2026, and the current version took effect on 24 September 2026. Short term accommodation (STA) is now priced in separate parts: the accommodation, the support hours, and support worker accommodation.
Last updated: October 2026. Facts and prices taken from the official NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27 (effective 24 September 2026), checked 12 October 2026. Reviewed by: Equal Access Care HR department.
What changed at a glance
| Before (2025-26) | Now (2026-27) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main pricing document | Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) | NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27 |
| Who sets maximum prices | NDIA | The Minister, by pricing determination (Pricing Schedule is part of it) |
| Short term accommodation | Bundled daily price | Separate items for support hours, participant accommodation and support worker accommodation |
| Claiming guidance | PAPL 2025-26 | The NDIA says updated guidance is coming; PAPL 2025-26 is still published |
Who the maximum prices apply to
The maximum prices apply when your funding is NDIA-managed or plan-managed. Providers can't charge more than the maximum, and the NDIA can't pay a claim above it. Maximum prices include GST. If you self-manage, the maximum prices don't apply in the same way.
Short term accommodation (STA), now unbundled
Official maximum prices, national (MMM 1-5) rate, from the Pricing Schedule 2026-27:
| Support item | Unit | National maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 01_250_0115_1_1 STA – Participant Accommodation | Day | $162.85 |
| 01_251_0115_1_1 STA – Support Worker Accommodation | Day | $162.85 |
| 01_200_0115_1_1 STA – Standard – Weekday Daytime (support) | Hour | $73.58 |
| 01_206_0115_1_1 STA – Sleepover | Each | $311.79 |
| 01_252_0115_1_1 STA – High Intensity – Weekday Daytime (support) | Hour | $79.60 |
An STA stay is up to 14 days. Evening, night, weekend and public holiday rates are higher. Remote and very remote areas have higher limits. See the full Schedule.
Other official prices people ask about
| Support item | Unit | National maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 01_011_0107_1_1 Assistance With Self-Care – Standard – Weekday Daytime | Hour | $73.58 |
| 01_010_0107_1_1 Assistance With Self-Care – Night-Time Sleepover | Each | $311.79 |
| 01_701_0128_1_3 Therapy – Psychologist – Direct Service | Hour | $252.99 |
Prices are set by location and time
The Schedule says prices differ by complexity and intensity, location (Modified Monash Model), day and time, and group size. For group supports, the maximum is divided by the number of people in the group.
Frequently asked questions
Is there still an NDIS Price Guide?
For 2026-27 the official document is the NDIS Pricing Schedule. The 2025-26 Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits is still published on ndis.gov.au while the NDIA prepares updated guidance.
When did the 2026-27 prices start?
On 1 July 2026. A pricing determination by the Minister made them legally binding from 24 September 2026. Check the pricing arrangements page for the latest version.
Can a provider charge me more than the maximum price?
Not if your funding is NDIA-managed or plan-managed. They can't charge above the limit.
Does the maximum price include GST?
Yes.
What does "unbundled" STA mean?
Instead of one daily price, STA is claimed as separate parts: your accommodation, the hours of support you get, and accommodation for a support worker where it's needed.
Are SDA prices in the same document?
No. SDA has its own Pricing Schedule for SDA 2026-27.
Where can I see every price?
Download the full Schedule (PDF or Word) from ndis.gov.au.
Questions about how your funding can be used for support?
Send us a referral, or ask your support coordinator to. We call you back the same day.