NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27

What changed on 1 July 2026?

The NDIA released the 2026-27 pricing documents after the Annual Pricing Review. The new schedule sets out maximum prices and claiming rules for many NDIS supports from 1 July 2026.

For families and support coordinators, the practical question is not only whether a price has changed. It is whether the service agreement, roster, support mix and budget assumptions still line up with the participant's goals and plan funding.

You can review the official pricing update on the NDIS pricing updates page.

Why service agreements still matter

A provider should be clear about what support is being delivered, the price being charged, and how that support will be claimed. If an existing agreement needs to change because of a pricing update, the participant or their authorised representative should understand and agree to the change first.

This is especially important when supports involve regular shifts, transport, short-notice cancellation rules, provider travel or high intensity support items. Small assumptions can add up across a weekly roster.

A simple checklist before agreeing

Ask which support item is being used, whether the hourly rate has changed, and whether non-face-to-face time, travel or reports are included. Check whether the roster still fits the participant's goals and whether any support needs have changed since the last agreement.

If a participant receives daily living, community access, accommodation, respite or clinical supports, it is worth reviewing the agreement in plain language rather than treating the schedule as an accounting document only.

How Life Focus Care uses pricing information

Life Focus Care uses pricing information to support clear conversations before services begin. The goal is to help participants and referrers understand what is being proposed, what information is still needed, and whether the requested support can be delivered safely.

For a practical next step, see our NDIS resources or start a conversation through referrals.

Common mistakes to avoid

One common mistake is approving a new price without checking whether the support description still matches what is actually happening each week. Another is assuming provider travel, reports, cancellations and non-face-to-face work are handled the same way across every support.

If a participant has complex needs, it is also worth checking whether the worker skill mix, documentation and handover process are still appropriate. Pricing is only one part of a safe support arrangement.