NDIS July 2025 Price-Guide Changes: What Providers & Allied-Health Professionals Must Update

Key Price Guide Updates by Service Type

Core Supports & Disability Support Work

All Core-support line items that reference the Disability Support Worker (DSW) cost model increase by 3.95 %. Update payroll to maintain margin parity.

Therapy & Allied-Health

NDIA aligns many allied-health caps with Medicare/private health rates.

Plan Management & Support Coordination

• One-off plan-management establishment fee is removed.
• Level 1 Support Connection ↑3.95 %; Levels 2-3 unchanged.

Travel & Cancellation Rules

Therapy-related travel is capped at 50 % of the session price. Short-notice cancellation window remains at 7 days / 100 %.

Step-by-Step Update Checklist

1. Download the 2025-26 PAPL & Support Catalogue from NDIA.
2. Use our rate-change calculator to compare current vs new caps.
3. Update practice-management or payroll software (Cliniko, Halaxy, Shiftcare, Xero).
4. Amend service agreements & send price-change letter to clients (14-day notice).
5. Cap travel claims at 50 % using our quick-reference guide.
6. Train staff on new codes & cancellation rules before 30 June.

Payroll & Staffing Impacts

Ensure SCHADS wage tables (Jan 2025 adjustment) plus super 11.5 % are reflected. The 3.95 % cap rise preserves gross margin only if wages are updated simultaneously.

Case Study: Community Physio Clinic

After the $10/hr cap drop, RiverMove Physio reduced its base rate, shifted 20 % of caseload to group sessions, and used telehealth to maintain revenue—ending Q1 with a 5 % margin increase.

Compliance Watch-outs

• Invoices above cap → NDIA short-pay.
• Back-dating rate rises without agreement → breach of Service Agreement rule 10.
• Old code usage after 31 July → rejection in the portal.

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