Calculate the right number of support workers for your participant base. Includes leave and cancellation buffer.
Workers needed
12
Ratio: 1 worker per 2.5 participants
The buffer matters: Casual workers average 25-30 billable hours per week (sick days, cancellations, school holidays). Build in 20%+ buffer or you'll be perpetually short-staffed.
Last updated: 2026-04-27 · Estimates only - confirm with NDIS Commission and your auditor.
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