Understand the latest changes to the NDIS Price Guide 2026/2027. We break down the new NDIS hourly rates, travel charges, and what they mean for your NDIS budget in Canberra.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) updates its Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL)—often referred to as the NDIS price guide—annually. For participants in Canberra, understanding the NDIS price guide 2026 2027 is crucial to ensuring you are getting the most out of your funding.
The latest updates bring changes to NDIS hourly rates 2026, travel costs, and rules around cancellations. At Telopea Community Care, we want to help you navigate these updates so you can manage your plan budget effectively without any surprises.
Each year on 1 July, the NDIS implements an annual indexation. This means prices are adjusted to reflect wage increases for support workers and general cost-of-living increases. The NDIS pricing arrangements 2026 reflect these necessary adjustments to ensure a sustainable disability support sector.
A significant update this year is the new travel rate. For the 2026/2027 period, the NDIS travel rate has increased to $0.99/km (up from $0.97/km in the previous year).
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) document outlines the maximum prices that registered providers, and non-registered providers adhering to NDIS guidelines, can charge for specific supports. While the document is comprehensive, its main goal is to protect participants from overcharging while ensuring providers can deliver high-quality, sustainable services.
If you are wondering, "how much does NDIS pay per hour?", it depends heavily on the type of support, the day of the week, and the time of day.
Below is a summary of the key hourly rates for Core Supports under the current NDIS price limits Canberra.
| Support Category & Line Item | Weekday Rate | Saturday Rate | Sunday Rate | Public Holiday Rate |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Assistance with Daily Life (0120)
(e.g., Household Tasks) | Current NDIS Price Guide rates | Current NDIS Price Guide rates | Current NDIS Price Guide rates | Current NDIS Price Guide rates |
| Assistance with Self-Care Activities
(01_011_0107_1_1 - Personal Care) | Current NDIS Price Guide rates | Current NDIS Price Guide rates | Current NDIS Price Guide rates | Current NDIS Price Guide rates |
| Assistance with Personal Domestic Activities
(01_004_0107_1_1) | $61.16/hr | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Community Participation (0125) | Current NDIS Price Guide rates | Current NDIS Price Guide rates | Current NDIS Price Guide rates | Current NDIS Price Guide rates |
(Note: Rates for evenings and night shifts also apply. Always refer to the official PAPL for exact figures for your specific circumstances.)
For Transport services, the provider travel rate is $0.99/km for the 2026/2027 financial year.
When the NDIS price guide 2026 2027 increases the maximum hourly rates, your existing plan budget needs to stretch further. If rates go up but your total plan budget stays the same, it generally means you have fewer available hours of support.
If you find that your budget is no longer sufficient to cover your essential supports due to these indexation changes, you have the right to request a plan review. The NDIA will assess your situation and may adjust your funding to align with the current NDIS hourly rates 2026.
Tips for maximising value:
Cancellation rules are a vital part of the NDIS pricing arrangements 2026. If you need to cancel a scheduled support session, you must provide adequate notice to avoid being charged.
The NDIS defines a "short notice cancellation" as less than two clear business days' notice. If you cancel within this window, the provider is permitted to charge 100% of the agreed fee for the cancelled service.
Provider Travel Charges:
Providers can also claim travel time when travelling to provide face-to-face supports. In Canberra (a MMM1 classification area), providers can claim up to 30 minutes of travel time for each eligible support delivered.
How to avoid cancellation fees:
At Telopea Community Care, we believe in transparent, straightforward pricing. We guarantee that we charge at or below the official NDIS price limits Canberra.
Wondering if you can use us? Yes! Can you use an unregistered NDIS provider in Canberra? Absolutely, provided you are Plan Managed or Self Managed.
You can download the full, official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) document directly from the NDIS website.
We understand that the document is incredibly complex, dense, and full of jargon. If you need help interpreting the NDIS price guide 2026 2027 or understanding how it applies to your specific core supports, our team is more than happy to walk you through it.
The new NDIS Price Guide typically comes into effect on 1 July each year, aligning with the new financial year.
No. Providers cannot charge more than the maximum price limits set out in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits document for NDIS-funded supports.
You can check your remaining plan budget via the NDIS myplace portal. If you are Plan Managed, your Plan Manager will also provide regular monthly statements showing your budget balance.
Under the 2026/2027 NDIS price guide, the standard travel rate for a provider using their own vehicle is $0.99 per kilometre.
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Ready to get the most out of your NDIS budget with a provider who offers premium, transparent service? Contact Telopea Community Care today to discuss your support needs in Canberra!
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