Have Your Say on NDIS Pricing: 2025–26 Annual Pricing Review Now Open
NDIS participants, providers and the wider disability community are being encouraged to have their say on NDIS pricing, with consultation now open for the 2025–26 Annual Pricing Review.
The review plays a critical role in shaping how NDIS price limits are set and how well the Scheme balances participant outcomes, value for money, and provider sustainability.
For the first time, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has identified specific areas of focus as part of the consultation process — making it easier for participants and providers to give meaningful, targeted feedback.
Why the 2025–26 NDIS Pricing Review Matters
An NDIA spokesperson said the Agency welcomes feedback from across the disability sector on the price limits set annually by the NDIA.
“For the first time, we’re identifying areas of focus for the review as part of the consultation process.
This change gives participants, providers and the broader community the opportunity to provide meaningful, targeted feedback, which will be considered as we prepare our final recommendations.”
This approach ensures pricing decisions better reflect real-world delivery costs, participant needs, and market conditions.
Key Focus Areas for the 2025–26 Annual Pricing Review
The 2025–26 review is focused on pricing for the following supports:
Disability support worker supports
Therapy supports
Support coordination
Plan management
Social, community and civic participation
Feedback across these areas will help shape pricing adjustments for the next financial year and inform more extensive pricing work over the next three years.
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Balancing Outcomes, Value for Money and Provider Sustainability
According to the NDIA, price limits are designed to strike a balance between:
Improved outcomes for participants
Value for money when using NDIS plans
Maintaining a strong, diverse and high-quality provider market
A key consideration for this year’s review is whether more differentiated pricing approaches could better reflect:
Different types of supports
Delivery settings (metro, regional, remote)
Varying participant needs across the NDIS market
This is particularly important as the NDIS continues to evolve and expand.
What Is the Annual Pricing Review?
The Annual Pricing Review is the NDIA’s evidence-based process for setting NDIS price limits and related pricing arrangements.
Each year, the review assesses whether current pricing:
Supports participant outcomes
Enables provider sustainability
Contributes to well-functioning markets
Where gaps or pressures are identified, the review helps determine where changes may be needed.
👉 For official information about NDIS pricing arrangements, visit:
External link: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits
Earlier Consultation, More Time to Prepare
The NDIA has brought consultation forward this year to meet its commitment to releasing pricing recommendations earlier than usual.
This change means:
Participants can plan their supports with greater certainty
Providers have more time to prepare for any pricing changes
Adjustments can be implemented smoothly from 1 July 2026
Consultation is open for two months, closing on 8 February 2026, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to contribute.
What’s Coming Next: Three-Year Pricing Workplan
In December, the NDIA will release a three-year Pricing Workplan.
This Workplan will outline a multi-year pathway to:
Support sustainable, high-quality services
Improve pricing transparency
Deliver better long-term value for NDIS participants
This longer-term approach is designed to provide greater certainty for both participants and providers.
How to Have Your Say on NDIS Pricing
Consultation for the 2025–26 Annual Pricing Review is now open via:
An online survey, and
Written submissions through NDIS Engage
👉 You can participate and access key documents here:
NDIS Engage – Annual Pricing Review
You can also read:
The 2025–26 Annual Pricing Review Terms of Reference, and
Consultation Papers
directly on the NDIS Engage website.
Final Thoughts
The 2025–26 Annual Pricing Review is a valuable opportunity for participants, providers and the disability community to influence how NDIS pricing works — not just for next year, but for the years ahead.
By sharing your experience and insights, you help ensure pricing supports:
Better outcomes for participants
Fair and sustainable provider markets
A stronger, more responsive NDIS
If you’d like support understanding how pricing changes may affect your NDIS plan or provider payments, Complete Money Management can help you navigate the process with confidence.
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