If you’ve opened the new NDIS pricing schedule and immediately thought, “Okay… but what does this actually mean for my funding?” — you’re probably not the only one.
The new NDIS prices came into effect on 1 July 2026, with updated pricing across a range of disability supports.
But most participants and families don’t want to scroll through pages of support item numbers and pricing tables.
You probably just want to know:
Has the price of my supports changed?
Will my funding still last?
What does this mean for my SIL or community access?
So, we’ve broken down some of the key changes relevant to Supported Independent Living, Medium Term Accommodation and Community Participation.
First, What Is the New NDIS Pricing Schedule?
You may still hear people call it the NDIS Price Guide.
The official document is now called the NDIS Pricing Schedule.
It lists support items and the maximum prices the NDIS considers appropriate and reasonable for different supports.
One thing that’s important to know:
A price limit is not automatically the price every provider charges.
If a provider proposes a pricing change to an existing service agreement, this needs to be discussed with the participant and agreed to before the change is made.
What Are the New NDIS Support Worker Rates?
From 1 July 2026, the national standard price limits for many disability support worker-related supports include:
| Support Time | 2026–27 National Price |
|---|---|
| Weekday daytime | $73.58 per hour |
| Weekday evening | $81.07 per hour |
| Weekday night | $82.57 per hour |
| Saturday | $103.54 per hour |
| Sunday | $133.50 per hour |
| Public holiday | $163.46 per hour |
| Night-time sleepover | $311.79 each |
If you receive regular support throughout the week, you might be wondering how these changes affect your budget.
The simple answer is: it depends on your individual plan and support schedule.
Someone receiving a few hours of Community Participation each week will use their funding very differently from someone receiving 24/7 Supported Independent Living support.
That’s why looking at the hourly rate alone doesn’t always tell you whether your funding will last.
What Do the New Prices Mean for SIL?
Supported Independent Living, or SIL, is about the support you receive in your home.
This might include help with:
- Personal care
- Preparing meals
- Daily routines
- Building independent living skills
- Household activities
- Overnight support
One of the biggest misunderstandings we still hear is:
“Does SIL pay my rent?”
No.
SIL funding pays for disability-related supports delivered in your home. It doesn’t pay for everyday living expenses such as rent, groceries or personal bills.
The cost of SIL support can also look very different from one person to another.
Some participants share support with housemates.
Others may need individual support at certain times of the day.
Some participants may also require overnight or higher-intensity support.
This is why a person-centred roster of care is so important. Your supports should reflect your actual needs, routines and goals — not simply follow the same schedule as everyone else in the house.
What About Community Participation?
Community Participation isn’t just about getting out of the house.
At least, it shouldn’t be.
For one person, it might mean building the confidence to order their own coffee.
For someone else, it could be learning to use public transport, joining a local group or becoming more comfortable in busy community spaces.
The 2026–27 pricing schedule includes updated price limits for disability support worker-related community participation supports.
But the question we encourage participants and families to ask is:
“What goal are we actually working towards?”
A good activity should make sense for the person.
Because two participants can go to exactly the same place and be working towards completely different NDIS goals.
What Is the New MTA Rate?
Medium Term Accommodation, or MTA, is temporary accommodation for eligible NDIS participants who can’t move into their long-term home yet because their disability supports or long-term accommodation aren’t ready.
The 2026–27 national price listed for MTA is $162.85 per day.
MTA can generally be funded for up to 90 days in specific circumstances.
Here’s something people often don’t realise:
MTA pays for the accommodation itself.
Your personal care and other disability supports are separate and need to be funded in your plan.
Food, internet and electricity are also everyday living costs and aren’t included in MTA funding.
Will My NDIS Funding Automatically Increase?
A higher support price doesn’t automatically mean you suddenly receive more support hours.
This is where checking your budget matters.
If your provider’s agreed price changes, it’s worth understanding:
- Your available funding
- Your funding periods
- Your weekly support schedule
- The agreed provider rate
- How quickly your budget is being used
You don’t need to wait until your funding is almost exhausted before asking questions.
Regular budget checks can help identify issues earlier.
A Simple Way to Check What You’re Being Charged
Start with your service agreement.
Then look at a recent invoice and find the support item and rate being claimed.
Compare this with the current NDIS Pricing Schedule.
And if something doesn’t make sense?
Ask.
Participants should be able to understand how their NDIS funding is being used.
Download the New NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27
Want to check the rates yourself?
Download the official NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27, effective from 1 July 2026, directly from the NDIS website.
When checking NDIS prices, make sure you’re looking at the latest pricing schedule.
Need Help Exploring Your Support Options?
At Thrive365, we support adults with disability across Sydney and Queensland through:
- Supported Independent Living
- Medium Term Accommodation
- Social and Community Participation
Finding the right support isn’t just about filling support hours.
It’s about understanding the person, their goals and what a good life looks like for them.
If you’re a participant, family member, Support Coordinator or healthcare professional exploring support options, we’d love to have a conversation.
