NDIS in 2026-27: new prices, new plan rules — what participants and families should know

Last checked against official sources: 8 September 2026. NDIS rules and price limits change — confirm the current position at ndis.gov.au or with the NDIS Commission.

The NDIS has had a busy year. New pricing took effect on 1 July 2026, provider registration rules tightened, and on 19 August 2026 the major reform bill passed Parliament. Here's what actually matters for participants and their families.

New price limits from 1 July 2026

The NDIA's Annual Pricing Review set new price limits for 2026-27. Support worker price limits rose in line with award wage increases and superannuation changes — weekday daytime support is now capped at $73.58/hour, with higher caps for evenings, weekends and public holidays. Some therapy rates changed too (psychology up, some allied health down or frozen). Providers must get your agreement before changing a service agreement — a price change is never automatic.

What it means with us: we agree prices with you before services begin and do not charge above applicable NDIS price limits where those limits apply. Your statements show exactly what was claimed.

Plan management stays fully funded

The monthly plan management fee is unchanged for 2026-27, plan management remains fully funded in your plan, and plan-managed participants keep access to unregistered providers. We work with agency-managed, plan-managed and self-managed participants alike.

SIL providers must now be registered

From 1 July 2026, Supported Independent Living provider registration obligations began with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Providers already delivering SIL may continue operating during the transition if a valid registration application (group 0138) is lodged by 1 October 2026. This is a win for safety — registration means independent audits against the NDIS Practice Standards. Rosewood Gardens is a registered NDIS provider whose registration is maintained through the Commission's independent audit cycle; our SIL support services continue unchanged.

New plan structures are rolling out

New plans are moving to a two-part structure — stated supports plus a flexible budget — with funding released quarterly, similar to Support at Home. A legislated NDIS Support List now governs what plan funds can buy. If you receive a new-format plan and it looks unfamiliar, bring it to us or your support coordinator — we'll walk through it with you.

Thriving Kids: support for young children moves outside the NDIS

From 1 October 2026, a new $4 billion "Thriving Kids" program begins for children 8 and under with developmental delay or autism and low-to-moderate support needs — delivered through mainstream services rather than NDIS plans. Children with permanent, significant disability and higher needs remain on the NDIS.

The big reform bill has now passed — but changes phase in slowly

Update 20 August 2026: the "Securing the NDIS for Future Generations" Bill — covering standardised functional assessments, eligibility and planning reforms — passed Parliament on 19 August 2026. Passing is the first step, not the finish line: the changes commence in phases on dates set by the government, and the NDIA has indicated new planning and assessment processes are not expected before 2027, with detailed guidance still to come. Your current plan and supports continue as normal — nothing about your existing plan changes automatically because the Bill passed. We'll update this page as official commencement dates and guidance are published.

Article reviewed 20 August 2026 · Sources: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing; NDIS. Time-sensitive content — check the linked official sources for the latest position.

Sources

• NDIS — Annual Pricing Review report released
• NDIS — Pricing updates
• NDIS Commission — Mandatory registration (SIL & platform providers)
• NDIS — Securing the NDIS for Future Generations
• Department of Health — the Bill has passed Parliament (19 Aug 2026)
• NDIS — Thriving Kids
• MyCareSpace — NDIS pricing 2026-27 explained

This article is general information only, current at August 2026, and not clinical or financial advice — see our Clinical Disclaimer. Figures and rules are confirmed at your assessment.