The framework that applies in 2026 is the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) 2025–26, effective from 1 July 2025. These arrangements set maximum prices, claiming rules, and regional loadings for metropolitan, regional, and remote areas. They cover therapy price limits, support-worker rates, travel and cancellation billing rules, and transitional arrangements. The goal is to maintain fairness, transparency, and sustainability for participants and providers across all areas.
The NDIS remains a major social program for Australians with disabilities. As of early 2026, the scheme supports around 751,000 participants, continuing a trend of steady growth from 717,001 in March 2025. The scheme emphasises early intervention, capacity-building supports, and services for children and young people.
Understanding the current PAPL framework is crucial for both participants and providers, as it ensures allied health therapy, exercise physiology, support-worker-delivered services, and in-home supports are delivered within regulated pricing and aligned with participant goals. Rather than introducing a new guide in 2026, the year consolidates the 2025–26 PAPL, with minor updates like those in v1.1 effective 24 November 2025.
The NDIS Price Guide, officially the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL), is published by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and sets maximum prices and compliance rules for NDIS-funded supports across Australia.
It matters because it:
For participants seeking clarity on therapy access, Roaming Therapy offers a guide on eligibility for NDIS physiotherapy in Melbourne that explains who qualifies and how assessments are conducted.
Funding is structured across three main categories under the 2025–26 PAPL, continuing into 2026:
No major changes to these categories were introduced in 2026. Roaming Therapy’s guides provide practical examples of how participants can use these funding categories effectively to support their goals.
The 2026 arrangements consolidate reforms from PAPL 2025–26, including:
For participants wondering how these price changes might affect therapy costs, see our post on common questions about NDIS occupational therapy pricing to understand the practical implications for daily budgeting and plan management.
Therapy pricing under PAPL 2025–26 (continued in 2026) focuses on national consistency:
Participants can explore which conditions are typically supported under NDIS physiotherapy in Melbourne in our guide on conditions that qualify for funded therapy.
Travel Costs
Short-Notice Cancellations
Non-Face-to-Face Billing
Funding categories remain aligned with participant goals:
Participants are encouraged to work with plan managers or support coordinators to ensure funds are used appropriately within PAPL price limits.
For practical guidance, participants can refer to Roaming Therapy insights on self-managed vs. plan-managed approaches to make the most of their therapy funding.
Early 2026 estimates are ~751,000 participants, up from 717,001 in March 2025.
The PAPL is published annually on the NDIA website.
Yes. Some therapy rates were adjusted under the 2025–26 reforms for national consistency, with reductions in certain regions and the introduction of 10-minute billing increments.
Providers may claim 50% of the hourly rate, subject to regional caps and service-agreement terms.
No. 2026 consolidates the 2025–26 framework without introducing new national support categories.
Understanding the PAPL 2025–26 framework helps participants manage budgets, align supports with goals, and ensure providers deliver services compliantly and sustainably. The NDIA’s focus on transparency, national consistency, and long-term sustainability ensures the NDIS remains responsive to participant needs while protecting its future viability.
Participants can explore detailed guides curated by Roaming Therapy, including:
These resources help participants make informed decisions, plan support effectively, and navigate the NDIS framework in Melbourne.
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