NDIS Price Guide Update on 1 July: What It Means for Your Budget
From 1 July 2025, the NDIS Price Guide will be updated with some prices increasing and others decreasing. While these changes aim to reflect current service costs, they could still throw your budget off-track if you don’t review your plan.
So let’s unpack what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can take action now to avoid running out of funding before your plan ends.
What’s Happening on 1 July?
The 2025–26 NDIS Price Guide has now been released, and with it comes several important changes that could affect how far your funding goes.
From 1 July 2025, here’s what’s confirmed:
A rise in hourly rates for many core supports including support workers, who now charge up to $70.11/hr for weekday daytime services
Updated pricing for provider travel, cancellation rules, and support coordination
Adjustments to how non-face-to-face time can be charged in some categories
These changes are meant to reflect inflation, wages, and fair market conditions but here’s the problem:
Your funding amount usually stays the same. The prices don’t.
That means the same service you’ve been receiving could now cost more and if you don’t adjust your budget, your funding may run out before your plan ends.
Why Budget Management Is More Important Than Ever
Let’s say your plan was approved in April 2025, and you’ve been paying your support worker the standard weekday daytime rate of $67.56 per hour.
From 1 July 2025, under the new NDIS Price Guide, that rate increases to $70.11 per hour.
That might not seem like much at first just $2.55 more per hour but if you receive 10 hours of support each week, that’s an extra $25.50 per week. Over six months, you could be out more than $650, without any increase to your overall plan funding.
Multiply that out across all your supports, and suddenly, your budget doesn’t stretch as far as it used to.
That’s exactly why now is the time to take action:
Re-budget your plan using the updated 2025–26 price guide
Check for any “stated supports” that limit how flexibly you can move money around
Speak to your providers about adjusting hours, schedules, or service types to stay within your budget
Set reminders for important check-ins like high-use warnings, mid-plan reviews, and spending milestones
What You Can Do Right Now
You don’t have to wait until your plan is almost empty to act. Here’s what I recommend to every client in June:
1. Ask Your Providers if their prices are changing on 1 July
If they say yes get the new rates in writing.
2. Speak to Your Plan Manager or check your budget allocations
If you’re unsure what your remaining budget looks like, ask for a report or dashboard access.
3. Book a session with me to rework your budget
If you’re self-managed or just want a second opinion, I’ll help you create a realistic spending plan that protects your funding from shortfalls.
👉 Book a 15-minute Meet and Greet
A Smart Plan Isn’t Just About the Money
This isn’t just a numbers game. When funding runs out early:
Therapy sessions stop
Transport support disappears
Social goals are left unmet
That’s not just inconvenient it can be damaging to your progress and mental health.
Managing your plan well means you stay in control, get what you need, and avoid unnecessary stress.
Final Word: Don’t Let a Silent Price Rise Break Your Plan
The NDIS is complex — but your plan shouldn’t quietly fall apart just because the price guide changed.
If you're not sure how to adapt your funding strategy, Strong Foundation Support is here to help you make smart, confident decisions.
📞 Book a session
📥 Download our free NDIS Core Supports Checklist
📢 Share this with your support team because they need to know too
Let’s make sure your plan works for you all the way to the end.
