How Much Does an NDIS Provider Cost in Australia? (2026)
| City | Typical range | Year on year |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Melbourne | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Brisbane | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Perth | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Adelaide | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Gold Coast | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Canberra | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Newcastle | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Sunshine Coast | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Wollongong | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Geelong | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Townsville | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Hobart | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
| Darwin | $100.14–$190.54 | — |
NDIS Provider Cost by City
The 2026-27 NDIA price limits for support workers, support coordination, allied health therapy and plan management, and how weekday, weekend and public-holiday loadings change what a provider may claim.
Detailed Pricing — Australia 2026
| Tier | NDIA maximum price limit 2026-27 | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Support worker, weekday daytime (standard intensity) | $73.58 per hour | Per hour |
| Support worker, evening / Saturday / Sunday / public holiday | $81.07–$163.46 per hour | Per hour |
| Support coordination, Level 2 to Level 3 | $100.14–$190.54 per hour | Per hour |
| Allied health therapy (physio to psychology) | $183.99–$252.99 per hour | Per hour |
| Plan management | $104.45 per month | Per month |
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- Time of day and day of week: evening, Saturday, Sunday and public-holiday loadings on support-worker hours
- Support intensity: high-intensity daily activities start at $79.60 weekday
- Support coordination level: Level 2 at $100.14 and Level 3 specialist at $190.54 an hour
- Therapy discipline: physiotherapy $183.99, OT and speech $193.99, psychology $252.99
- How the plan is managed: agency-managed participants must use registered providers at or below the limit; self- and plan-managed may use unregistered providers
Registered or unregistered provider?
Agency-managed participants must use NDIS-registered providers. Registered providers are audited against the Practice Standards and must observe price limits.
Self-managed and plan-managed participants can engage unregistered providers, which widens choice; price limits still apply to plan-managed funds.
How to keep the cost sane
This guide is general information, not advice. Figures are typical ranges compiled from published Australian sources in 2026 and are not a quote; confirm fees with the provider before engaging them. This page is general information, not advice on plan funding, eligibility or budget categories. Every figure is an NDIA maximum price limit from the 2026-27 NDIS Pricing Schedule; providers may charge less. Self-managed and plan-managed participants may use unregistered providers; agency-managed participants must use registered providers. What's The Damage is not endorsed by, affiliated with or approved by the NDIA or the NDIS Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Methodology
Prices on this page are compiled from publicly available cost guides, marketplaces, peak industry body data, and individual provider websites across Australia. We cross-reference ranges from multiple sources and adjust for city-specific cost differences based on advertised rates, salary data, and cost-of-living indicators. Our price guides are produced independently. Pricing is compiled from public quotes, industry rate guides, and marketplace data, and no provider can influence a published figure. All prices are estimates and will vary based on your specific job. Always get multiple quotes. Last reviewed September 2026. Read our full methodology →