NDIS pricing, rates, and rules by year — 2025–2028. (40 entries.)
2025 was the year preparation began for the 2026-27 mandatory registration rollout.
July 2026 — first wave: SIL, SDA, behaviour support, platform providers face mandatory registration.
July 2027 — broader wave: most other service types including sole traders, allied health, support coordination, communit...
2028 — settled state. All in-scope providers registered. Compliance enforcement focus.
Standard NDIS allied health rate in 2025: $193.99/hr — held flat from 2024.
NDIS allied health rate in 2026: $193.99/hr — third year flat. Pricing reform under review.
Projected 2027 changes — outcomes-tied pricing trial flagged. Hourly rate may rise to $200-$210/hr.
NDIS allied health rates in 2028 — expected outcomes-tied pricing rolls out across disciplines.
Average NDIS audit fees in 2025 — Verification $1,500-$3,000, Certification $4,000-$10,000+.
NDIS audit fees in 2026 — Verification $1,500-$3,000, Certification $4,000-$12,000+. Demand-driven price firming begins.
Projected 2027 NDIS audit fees — Verification $2,000-$4,000, Certification $5,000-$15,000+. Capacity-driven price spike.
NDIS audit fees in 2028 — capacity catches up; pricing settles at higher baseline than 2025-26.
Average NDIS Meta ads CPL in 2025 was $14-$25 with strong creative.
NDIS Meta ads CPL in 2026 averaging $12-$22 with optimised creative.
Projected 2027 NDIS Meta ads CPL — $15-$28 as competition intensifies.
NDIS Meta ads CPL in 2028 — settles at $18-$30 as market matures.
July 2025 Pricing Arrangements held most rates flat. Cleaning rate cut held from 2024.
July 2026 Pricing Arrangements — modest 2-3% increase across most categories.
Projected July 2027 Pricing Arrangements — major restructure expected with mandatory registration rollout.
July 2028 Pricing Arrangements — continued evolution post-mandatory registration.
NDIS provider insurance in 2025 — bundle premiums $700-$3,500/year for SMB providers.
NDIS insurance in 2026 — bundle premiums $750-$3,800/year. Cyber liability gaining importance.
Projected 2027 NDIS insurance — bundles $800-$4,200/year. Mandatory registration brings new insurer entrants.
NDIS insurance in 2028 — pricing softens with new entrants. Cyber and abuse liability remain key.
Registration cost in 2025 ranged $5,000-$30,000+ all-in, depending on audit type and consultancy approach.
In 2026, registration cost ranges $5,000-$30,000+ depending on audit type, scope and consultancy approach.
Projected 2027 registration costs: $6,000-$35,000+ as audit demand peaks ahead of mandatory registration deadline.
In 2028, registration cost is expected to settle at $7,000-$40,000+ as the auditor market expands to meet demand.
NDIS software in 2025 — ShiftCare $159/month, Lumary $30K+ implementation. Seven major vendors active.
NDIS software in 2026 — ShiftCare $184/month, AI features driving differentiation.
Projected 2027 NDIS software — AI-first tools emerge. Pricing $200-$400/month for SMB.
NDIS software in 2028 — consolidation. AI features standard. Pricing settles $250-$500/month SMB.
Worker screening clearance cost in 2025 — $0 for volunteers, $117-$132 for paid workers depending on state.
Worker screening clearance in 2026 — $120-$135 for paid workers. Online application standard.
Projected 2027 worker screening cost — $125-$140. Demand spike from mandatory registration.
2028 worker screening cost — pricing stable, turnaround returns to 4-6 weeks.
2025 SCHADS rates — casual personal care worker base $32.85/hr plus penalties.
2026 SCHADS rates — casual personal care Level 1 base $34.10/hr after Fair Work increase.
Projected 2027 SCHADS rates — Level 1 casual ~$35.40/hr after expected 3.8% increase.
2028 SCHADS rates expected at $36.70/hr Level 1 casual — fourth consecutive annual increase.