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Each year, the NDIA conducts an Annual Pricing Review to guide updates to NDIS pricing arrangements and limits. This process is informed by a combination of market data, expert analysis, financial benchmarking, and consultation with participants, providers, and the wider community.

While pricing updates can occur throughout the year as needed, the Annual Pricing Review is the key driver of major changes—typically taking effect from 1 July each year.

The goal of these reviews is to ensure pricing:

  • Supports the needs of participants, their families, and carers
  • Reflects current market conditions and provider costs
  • Is sustainable for the long term

Here are the key changes to NDIS pricing effective from 1 July 2025, based on the 2024–25 Annual Pricing Review and updated Pricing Arrangements & Price Limits (PAPL):

Support Worker & Coordination Pricing

  • Disability Support Worker (DSW) services are increasing: price limits will rise by 3.95%, reflecting the Fair Work minimum wage and super guarantee changes
  • Level 1 Support Connection and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching will also be indexed in line with DSW supports
  • Levels 2 & 3 Support Coordination remain unchanged for now

Therapy Support Changes

  • Psychologist rates: now a national rate of $232.99/hr,
  • Physiotherapist rates: national cap set at $183.99/hr,
  • Dietitians and Podiatrists: both see a decrease to $188.99/hr
  • Therapy pricing will transition to 10-minute increments for greater flexibility

Travel and Session Flexibility

  • Travel claims for therapy: capped at 50% of the hourly rate (based on 10‑minute units) to limit travel billing

Nursing and Other Services

  • Nursing and non-DSW supports: price limits will increase, indexed to a weighted blend of the Wage Price Index (80%) and CPI (20%)

Plan Management

  • Monthly fee remains at $104.45.
  • One-off establishment fee ($232.35) is removed.
  • Remote/very remote loadings for plan management are removed—now: a single national rate

Early Childhood & Governance

  • Early childhood eligibility extends to children up to 9 years old (up from 7)
  • New provider guidance on declaring and managing conflicts of interest added to the PAPL

What This Means for You

  • Participants: Funding won’t be cut—plans created or reviewed post-1 July will adjust to the new rates automatically
  • Providers: Expect tighter margins in therapy, especially in rural/remote areas and for travel, while DSW and coordination services become more sustainable.
  • Greater equity through national pricing ensures consistency across regions and better value alignment with mainstream health rates.