Quick answer: Yes — the NDIS price guide has changed. On 24 September 2026, the NDIA published updated pricing schedules following the Disability Minister’s first formal pricing determination for NDIS supports, setting the maximum prices registered providers can charge for 2026-27. These limits build on the Annual Pricing Review (APR) for 2026-27 released earlier in the year. Participants and providers don’t need to do anything — the new caps apply automatically to NDIA-managed and plan-managed budgets. Source: NDIS pricing updates
If you or a family member receive therapy through Voyager Allied Health in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide, here’s exactly what’s changed, why it matters, and what to check before your next service agreement renewal.
What Changed in the 2026-27 NDIS Pricing Update
For years, NDIS prices were set through “pricing arrangements” published directly by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). That process has now shifted. Under new NDIS laws tied to the Securing the NDIS for Future Generations reforms, the Minister for Disability and the NDIS now makes a formal pricing determination, and the NDIA publishes the resulting schedules.
Here is the sequence of what actually happened in 2026:
- June 2026 — The NDIA released the Annual Pricing Review (APR) for 2026-27 prices, its research-based guidance on what it considers appropriate, reasonable maximum prices for NDIS supports. The APR weighs the cost of delivering safe, high-quality supports, competition in the provider market, and the long-term financial sustainability of the Scheme.
- 24 September 2026 — The Minister made the first pricing determination under the new laws, and the NDIA published the updated NDIS pricing schedule 2026-27, which sets national, remote and very remote maximum prices for every support item.
- Now – 1 November 2026 — Consultation is open for the APR for 2027-28 prices via NDIS Engage, meaning another pricing update is already on the way for next financial year.
The practical upshot: the maximum price a registered provider can charge for a support — whether that’s a physiotherapy session, an occupational therapy home visit, or a speech pathology assessment — is now governed by this pricing schedule, and it is reviewed and reset annually. Participants don’t need to apply for anything or update their plan; the limits are applied automatically when a provider submits a claim.
What Are the NDIS Pricing Arrangements, Exactly?
The NDIS pricing arrangements (often searched as the “NDIS price guide”) are the official schedules that list every support item number, its name, and the maximum price a provider can charge for it across three zones: national, remote, and very remote. The current version is the NDIS pricing schedule 2026-27, effective 24 September 2026 (direct download link in the FAQ below).
A few things are worth understanding clearly:
- These are maximums, not fixed fees. A provider can charge less than the listed price, but never more.
- They apply to NDIA-managed and plan-managed budgets. If your plan is agency-managed or plan-managed, your provider cannot bill above the schedule, and the NDIA won’t pay a claim that exceeds it.
- Self-managed participants have more flexibility. If you self-manage your funding, you can agree to a different price with a provider, though most self-managed families still use the price guide as a fair, evidence-based benchmark.
- Prices vary by support category. Core supports, capacity building supports (like therapy), and capital supports are all priced differently, and some items (like reports, travel, and short-notice cancellations) are claimed under separate rules rather than the standard hourly rate.
- Regional loading exists for a reason. Remote and very remote price limits are higher than national rates to reflect the real cost of delivering services outside major cities — relevant if you or a family member live outside metro Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide.
Because Voyager Allied Health is a registered NDIS provider delivering allied health therapies across these cities, every invoice is capped at the current schedule — so you never pay above what the NDIS considers reasonable.
Timeline: Recent NDIS Billing Rule Changes
NDIS pricing and billing rules have shifted several times over the last two years. If you’ve heard talk of “NDIS billing rule changes” and aren’t sure which ones are current, here’s the full sequence in one place.
| Date | Update | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | Minister’s pricing determination | New maximum prices for 2026-27 published in the official pricing schedule; first determination made under the new NDIS laws |
| Jun 2026 | APR for 2026-27 prices | NDIA released its Annual Pricing Review report recommending appropriate price levels for the 2026-27 year |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Pricing guidance update | Revised prices for art and music therapists; removal of the COVID addendum and related items; updated Modified Monash Model remoteness classifications; indexed Specialist Disability Accommodation calculator; updated Assistive Technology, Home Modifications and Consumables Code Guide |
| 30 Jun 2025 | SDA pricing arrangements 2025-26 | New Specialist Disability Accommodation prices released, effective 1 Jul 2025 |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Price guidance update | Early childhood age limit raised from 7 to 9 years old; new provider guidance on declaring and managing conflicts of interest |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 2024-25 APR outcomes | NDIA released the outcomes of that year’s Annual Pricing Review, laying groundwork for a fairer, more sustainable provider market |
| 1 Oct 2024 | High Intensity Supports billing rule | Providers permitted to claim Intensive and Complex Behaviour Supports at the same price as High Intensity Supports across four support items |
| 28 Jun 2024 | APR and price guidance update | Minimum wage increases passed on to pricing; new prices for psychologists and nurses; short-notice cancellation window for non-support-worker supports changed to 2 business days; plan funding indexed from 13 Jul 2024 |
Source: NDIS pricing updates page, correct as of 24 September 2026.
The pattern is clear: pricing and billing rules are reviewed at least once a year, usually around June/July, with smaller guidance updates issued throughout the year. If a provider ever quotes you a price or a cancellation rule that seems outdated, it’s worth checking the current schedule rather than relying on what was true 12 months ago.
How the Pricing Update Affects You, City by City
The national price limits are the same wherever you live, but how far your plan stretches, how many sessions you can afford, and which providers are available at the new rates can look different depending on your city. Here’s what it means if you’re based in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide.
Melbourne
Melbourne participants typically draw on capacity building budgets for physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology delivered in-home or in community settings. With the 2026-27 schedule now in effect, check your service agreement against the current price limits before your next review. See NDIS allied health therapies in Melbourne for our Melbourne services and how to get in touch.
Sydney
Sydney’s higher cost of in-home service delivery makes it especially important to understand what’s included in the national price limit versus what can be claimed separately, such as travel and non-face-to-face time. See NDIS allied health therapies in Sydney for our Sydney services and how to get in touch.
Perth
Perth participants should note that providers operating across metro and outer-metro Perth may apply different price zones depending on where the service is delivered, so it’s worth asking your provider which zone applies to your address. See NDIS allied health therapies in Perth for our Perth services and how to get in touch.
Brisbane
Brisbane families often juggle multiple support types at once, which makes it even more important to understand how the updated price limits interact with annual plan budgets. See NDIS allied health therapies in Brisbane for our Brisbane services and how to get in touch.
Adelaide
Adelaide participants should also check their service agreement reflects the current national price limits, particularly ahead of a plan reassessment. See NDIS physiotherapy in Adelaide for our Adelaide services and how to get in touch.
What to Check Before Your Next NDIS Service Agreement
Whether you’re renewing with an existing provider or starting with a new one, run through this checklist against the current NDIS pricing schedule:
- Support item number matches the service. Every support (a physio session, an OT home visit, a speech pathology assessment) has a specific item number — make sure your invoice uses the correct one.
- The price sits at or under the national, remote, or very remote limit for your address — not an outdated figure from a previous financial year.
- Cancellation terms are current. Short-notice cancellations for most supports require 2 business days’ notice; confirm your provider’s policy matches this.
- Travel and non-face-to-face claims are itemised separately, not folded into the hourly rate, and are reasonable for the distance involved.
- Report writing, telehealth and group session rates (where relevant) reflect current price guidance rather than a flat assumption.
- Your provider is registered (if your plan is agency-managed) — only registered NDIS providers can claim against NDIA-managed funding.
- Your plan manager or support coordinator has the latest schedule if you use one, so invoices are checked against current limits before they’re paid.
If anything on an invoice looks higher than the published schedule, you’re entitled to query it — a provider cannot charge above the maximum price limit, full stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NDIS price guide?
The NDIS price guide — officially the NDIS pricing schedule — is the document published by the NDIA that lists every NDIS support item and the maximum price a registered provider can charge for it. It’s now set through a formal Ministerial pricing determination and updated at least annually.
What’s the difference between the price guide and the pricing arrangements?
They refer to the same underlying system. “Pricing arrangements” is the NDIS’s formal term for the full set of rules, schedules and guidance documents governing what providers can charge; the “price guide” is the everyday name people use for the same thing, most commonly the pricing schedule itself.
Have NDIS billing rules changed in 2026?
Yes. The most recent change took effect 24 September 2026, when the Minister’s first pricing determination set new maximum prices for 2026-27. Before that, a guidance update took effect 24 November 2025, covering art and music therapy pricing, the removal of COVID-era items, and updated remoteness classifications.
What is the Annual Pricing Review (APR)?
The APR is the NDIA’s yearly research process for recommending appropriate, reasonable maximum prices for NDIS supports. It looks at the real cost of delivering safe, high-quality care, competition among providers, and the financial sustainability of the Scheme. The APR’s findings feed directly into the Minister’s pricing determination.
Where can I find the official, current NDIS pricing schedule?
The current schedule is published on the NDIS pricing arrangements page, with both PDF and DOCX versions available to download, effective 24 September 2026.
Do price changes automatically affect my NDIS plan funding?
The price limits themselves apply automatically to what providers can charge — you don’t need to do anything. However, your total plan budget is a separate figure set at your plan approval or reassessment; if prices rise, your existing budget may stretch to fewer sessions unless it’s indexed or reassessed.
What is the NDIS short-notice cancellation rule?
For most supports (excluding Disability Support Worker-related items, which have their own rule), a provider can charge a cancellation fee if you cancel with less than 2 business days’ notice — a change introduced in the 28 June 2024 update.
Who is allowed to charge NDIS prices?
Only registered NDIS providers can claim against NDIA-managed funding at the published price limits. Plan-managed participants can also use registered or unregistered providers, but the same maximum prices still apply. Self-managed participants have more flexibility to negotiate, though most still use the schedule as a benchmark.
The Bottom Line
The 2026-27 NDIS pricing update doesn’t require any action from participants, but it’s a good prompt to check that your service agreement, invoices and plan budget all reflect the current, correct prices — especially with another Annual Pricing Review for 2027-28 already underway. Working with a registered provider that keeps pace with these changes means one less thing to monitor yourself.
Voyager Allied Health is a registered NDIS provider delivering NDIS allied health therapies, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, NDIS assessments and early childhood intervention across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, always billed within the current NDIS price limits.
Have a question about your plan, budget or an upcoming service agreement? Get in touch with our team, explore our frequently asked questions, or refer yourself or someone you support to get started.
This article summarises publicly available NDIS pricing information as of 24 September 2026 and is general information only, not financial or legal advice. Always confirm current prices directly on the NDIS website.