Rates and thresholds current as at 1 October 2026. Source last verified 23 September 2026.
From 1 October 2026, funding for two categories of NDIS supports is being reset, and for most participants, that means less money in the budget than the plan currently shows. This isn't a proposal or a future possibility. It's already legislated, and it starts applying the next time an affected participant's plan is created, reassessed or renewed.
The two categories affected are Social, Economic and Community Participation supports and Improved Daily Living Skills supports. If you or someone you support relies on either of these, this is the article to actually read before the next plan review.
When an affected plan is created, reassessed or renewed on or after 1 October 2026, the funding available in it is reduced by:
These are the government's own figures, confirmed on its official NDIS legislation changes page. Nothing else in a participant's plan is touched by this specific change, more on exactly what's protected below.
The government's stated reasoning is that funding for these two support categories “has grown significantly” over time, and that they are “funded at a far higher level than any other comparable support program.” The reset is framed as bringing average spending on these supports back toward 2023 levels, and as making the NDIS “more consistent with other support programs” so it can keep operating “for generations to come.”
The change is being made through a support determination, a legal instrument that lets the Minister reset funding for existing NDIS plans without participants needing to do anything themselves. The Minister makes two such instruments on 1 October 2026: one setting out the funding reset itself and identifying supports that won't be touched, and a second establishing a new plan variation pathway for high support needs participants (covered further down).
This is the part that's easy to misread: the 50%/10% reduction is not simply applied to your current total budget overnight. It's applied to the amount of funding a delegate decides is “reasonable and necessary” at the point your plan is next created, reassessed or renewed, and only from 1 October 2026 onward. If a participant regularly underspends their allocation, the real-world drop in what they can actually spend may be smaller than 50% sounds. If they use their full allocation, it will feel like the full cut.
The government's own worked examples illustrate this:
Omar has funding for community participation supports in his plan. When his plan is renewed after 1 October 2026, the reduction is applied and the amount available to him becomes $20,000. Later, his plan is reassessed: the delegate determines $35,000 is reasonable and necessary for these supports going forward. The 50% reduction is applied to that new figure, so $17,500 becomes available. The reduction is reapplied every time the plan is touched, not a one-off event.
Connor has $73,000 a year for Social, Economic and Community Participation supports. When his plan is reassessed, the delegate finds $73,000 still reasonable and necessary overall but $46,000 of that is specifically for employment supports, which are a protected subgroup (see below) and are not touched. Only the remaining $27,000 is subject to the 50% reduction, becoming $13,500. Connor's total available funding for this category is $59,500, the untouched $46,000 plus the reduced $13,500.
The lesson for coordinators: the composition of a participant's budget matters as much as its size. Two participants with identical total funding can end up with very different outcomes depending on what that funding is actually allocated to.
The reset only applies to the two named categories above. Everything else in a participant's plan is untouched, including:
On top of that, several subgroups sitting inside the two affected categories are also carved out and won't have the reduction applied to them:
The NDIA checks automatically whether a plan includes these protected supports, participants don't need to apply or provide extra information for the carve-out to apply.
This is the section support coordinators handling high-needs participants should read most closely. A new plan variation pathway exists specifically for participants whose 24-hour disability supports could be put at risk by the funding reset.
A participant meets the definition if, before the funding reset, they have:
Two government examples show how this plays out in practice. Daniel's plan drops from $360,000 to $285,000 after the reset, leaving a genuine 2-hour daily gap in his 24-hour supports, his nominee applies within the 90-day window and the NDIA is satisfied a real gap exists.
By contrast, Amina's reduction only affects her improved daily living skills supports (the 10% category) her 24-hour disability support funding isn't touched at all, so her application for a variation is not approved. The pathway exists to close a genuine gap, not to offset any reduction in general.
One more detail worth flagging to families: participants living in residential aged care facilities are considered unlikely to be eligible for this variation pathway, since they already access 24-hour supports through the facility itself.
No, the reset itself isn't reviewable. But normal plan rights continue: participants can still request a reassessment or variation at any time if they experience a significant and ongoing change to their support needs, for example, a change in living arrangements, education, employment, or the informal support they receive from family or carers. A funding reduction on its own, however, does not count as that kind of change for the purposes of requesting a reassessment. Participants affected by fraud, or by a crisis or emergency situation, can still contact the NDIA to discuss whether a variation is warranted.
This funding reset is explicitly tied to the current planning arrangements. The NDIS is gradually transitioning participants to a new planning model, “new framework planning” from 1 April 2027. Once a participant moves onto a new framework plan, this specific funding reset stops applying to them altogether; new framework plans are built under a different approach entirely. More detail on that transition is expected to be released before it begins.
Does this affect every NDIS participant?
Only participants with funding in the Social, Economic and Community Participation and/or Improved Daily Living Skills categories, and only once their plan is next created, reassessed or renewed on or after 1 October 2026.
Will my funding drop the moment the change starts on 1 October 2026?
No. The reduction is applied at the next plan event, creation, reassessment or renewal, not automatically to every existing plan on that date.
Is the reduction 50% of my whole plan?
No. It applies only to the two named categories, and only to the portion of those categories not covered by a protected subgroup (such as employment supports or high intensity supports).
Can I ask for a review of this specific change?
No, the change itself isn't reviewable. Participants retain their normal right to request a reassessment or variation for other reasons, such as a genuine change in circumstances.
What if the cut leaves me without enough support to stay safe at home?
If you're a high support needs participant relying on 24-hour disability supports, the new plan variation pathway may apply, you (or someone acting for you) can apply within 90 days of the reset being applied to your plan.
Does this change apply forever?
It applies under the current planning arrangements. Once a participant transitions to a new framework plan, from 1 April 2027 onward, this specific funding reset no longer applies to them.
This article is general information only, current as at 23 September 2026, and based on the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's official published guidance. It is not legal, financial or professional advice, and it does not account for any individual's specific NDIS plan or circumstances. NDIS legislation, instruments and guidance can change, including before or after 1 October 2026. Where the official government material differs from this page, the official material applies, participants should confirm how this change applies to their own plan with the NDIA or their plan manager. Dream Maker Community Services accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on the information in this article.
NDIS SIL pricing for 2026-27. Rates current as at 1 July 2026, last reviewed 22 September 2026.
If you coordinate supports for someone in Supported Independent Living, your July probably involved a rejected claim.
On 1 July 2026 the NDIA replaced the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits with a new NDIS Pricing Schedule. For most supports that meant a rate change. For SIL it meant every support item number changed.
Here is what made it harder than it needed to be. The NDIA published the new prices without the full Support Catalogue, the document that tells providers and software how to apply them. So for the opening fortnight of the financial year, the sector was running new prices against old rules. The catalogue arrived on 1 July. A corrected version followed on 17 July. In between, a provider travel item went missing from the release, two SDA items showed as invalid where they had already been allocated, and a set of allied health items were rejected outright by PACE.
Nearly three months on, you are probably still dealing with it. Service agreements written in June carry item numbers that no longer exist. Rosters of care built on the old structure do not map onto the new one. Claims are bouncing for reasons that have nothing to do with the support delivered.
This guide puts it in one place: what the 2026-27 SIL rates are, which item numbers replaced which, what broke, and the deadlines still ahead.
If you deliver SIL and you are not registered, this matters more than any price on this page.
The NDIA has confirmed that unregistered SIL providers who have not applied to register by 1 October 2026 can only claim for services delivered up to 30 September 2026. From 1 October, plan managers have been instructed to reject invoices from SIL providers who are not registered and have not applied.
The requirement is a lodged application by 1 October, not a completed registration. Providers who apply before the deadline may continue delivering SIL while the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission assesses the application.
Delivering SIL without registration is an offence under the NDIS Act, carrying a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment, a fine of 120 penalty units, or both.
If you coordinate supports, it is worth confirming the registration status of every SIL provider on your participants plans before 1 October.
These are national price limits, effective 1 July 2026. Remote and very remote loadings apply on top of these figures.
| Support item | When | Price limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01_801_0138_1_1 | Weekday daytime | $73.58 /hr |
| 01_802_0138_1_1 | Weekday evening | $81.07 /hr |
| 01_803_0138_1_1 | Weekday night | $82.57 /hr |
| 01_804_0138_1_1 | Saturday | $103.54 /hr |
| 01_805_0138_1_1 | Sunday | $133.50 /hr |
| 01_806_0138_1_1 | Public holiday | $163.46 /hr |
| Support item | When | Price limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01_811_0138_1_1 | Weekday daytime | $79.60 /hr |
| 01_812_0138_1_1 | Weekday evening | $87.70 /hr |
| 01_813_0138_1_1 | Weekday night | $89.32 /hr |
| 01_814_0138_1_1 | Saturday | $112.01 /hr |
| 01_815_0138_1_1 | Sunday | $144.42 /hr |
| 01_816_0138_1_1 | Public holiday | $176.84 /hr |
Three further SIL items sit outside the hourly table:
The standard weekday rate moved from $70.23 to $73.58, an increase of 4.8 per cent.
SIL moved into a new registration group on 1 July 2026: 0138 Assistance with Supported Independent Living, replacing 0115 Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement.
The rule is based on the date the support was delivered, not the date you claim:
So the old item numbers remain valid for historical service dates. What does not work is claiming a support delivered in July or later against a 0115 item. The item that was 01_801_0115_1_1 is now 01_801_0138_1_1 for current supports, and the same pattern applies across the set.
Check three places:
In total, 33 support items were added and 25 were removed.
The old all-inclusive STA day rates ended on 30 June 2026. STA is now claimed in parts rather than as a bundled daily figure:
Overnight support is claimed through the SIL night-time sleepover item, 01_832_0138_1_1, at $311.79 per sleepover.
If you are still quoting a bundled daily STA figure to a participant or a family, it no longer matches how the support is claimed.
If a claim is still rejecting and the item number is correct, the next place to look is support category mapping rather than the item itself. That was the cause of the SDA rejections in July.
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What is the SIL hourly rate for 2026-27?
The national price limit is $73.58 per hour for standard weekday daytime support. It rises to $133.50 on Sundays and $163.46 on public holidays. High intensity support starts at $79.60 per hour for weekday daytime.
Did SIL prices go up or down in 2026-27?
Up. The standard weekday rate rose from $70.23 to $73.58, an increase of 4.8 per cent.
What is registration group 0138?
It is the new NDIS registration group for Assistance with Supported Independent Living. It replaced group 0115 on 1 July 2026, and all SIL support item numbers changed to match.
Why are my SIL claims being rejected?
A common cause is claiming a support delivered from 1 July 2026 against an old 0115 item number. Supports delivered before 1 July are claimed under 0115; supports delivered from 1 July must be claimed under 0138. If the item number is correct, the next place to check is support category mapping.
Do SIL providers have to be registered?
Yes. Unregistered SIL providers who have not lodged a registration application by 1 October 2026 can only claim for services delivered up to 30 September 2026. From 1 October, plan managers have been instructed to reject their invoices.
What happens if a SIL provider misses the 1 October 2026 registration deadline?
They cannot claim for services delivered from 1 October 2026, and plan managers are instructed to reject their invoices. Delivering SIL without registration is an offence under the NDIS Act, carrying a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment, a fine of 120 penalty units, or both.
What happened to the old STA day rates?
They ended on 30 June 2026. Short Term Accommodation is now claimed as hourly support by time of day, with accommodation claimed separately at the Medium Term Accommodation rate.
How much is the SIL night-time sleepover item?
Support item 01_832_0138_1_1 is $311.79 per sleepover.
Is the NDIS price guide still called the PAPL?
No. From 1 July 2026 the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits was replaced by the NDIS Pricing Schedule.
Do remote loadings still apply to SIL?
Yes. Remote and very remote price limits sit above the national rate. Standard weekday evening support is $81.07 nationally, $113.50 in remote areas and $121.61 in very remote areas.
Are these prices fixed or maximums?
They are price limits, which means they are the maximum claimable. Legislation before Parliament may change this by allowing the Minister to make a binding pricing determination.
This article is general information only. It is not legal, financial or professional advice, and it does not take account of the circumstances of any individual participant, provider or plan.
The price limits above were current at 1 July 2026 and were last reviewed on the date shown at the top of this page. NDIS pricing, support item numbers, registration groups and registration requirements change, sometimes at short notice and sometimes with retrospective corrections. Figures on this page may become out of date between reviews.
Before you rely on anything here, particularly before building a budget, signing a service agreement, submitting a claim or making a registration decision, check the current position against the official NDIS Pricing Schedule at ndis.gov.au, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission at ndiscommission.gov.au, or with your plan manager, support coordinator or the NDIA directly. Where the official NDIS material differs from this page, the official material applies. Dream Maker Community Services accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on the information in this article.
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NDIS sleepover support changes are coming in June 2026, and if a support worker stays overnight in your home or your loved one's supported accommodation, you need to know what is happening. New rules under the SCHADS Award take effect in June 2026, and while they do not directly change your NDIS plan, they can affect how overnight care is delivered. Here is what it means in plain language.
A sleepover is when a support worker stays at your home overnight, ready to help if needed. They are usually paid a flat allowance for the overnight period, plus extra if they need to get up and assist you.
This is different from an active overnight shift, where a worker is expected to stay awake and provide support throughout the night. Both are common in supported independent living (SIL) arrangements.
The Fair Work Commission has clarified how sleepover shifts must be structured and paid under the SCHADS Award. The NDIS sleepover support changes are:
For providers, this removes a lot of guesswork. For participants and families, the impact is more indirect, but it is worth understanding.
As providers update how they roster and pay for overnight shifts, the cost of delivering overnight support can shift. This does not mean support disappears. But the same level of care may use more of your plan's funding, or be structured differently to stay within budget.
Sleepovers have often meant consistent overnight staffing, the same familiar face through the night. With the new rules, some providers may adjust shift lengths or introduce different handover arrangements. For participants, that could mean seeing different staff across a 24-hour period.
These changes come with clear expectations. Providers who do not update their rostering and payroll risk underpaying staff, which creates backpay claims, staffing issues, and potential changes to how services are offered. While that sits with the provider, it can flow through to participants if services need to be restructured.
These NDIS sleepover support changes are not only about sleepover rules. They are part of a broader trend: as workforce rules become clearer and more defined, providers have less flexibility to absorb cost differences. That pressure tends to show up in how services are structured over time, and it is worth keeping an eye on.
If you or someone you support relies on overnight support, here are a few practical steps:
The new Fair Work Commission rules take effect from June 2026. Between now and then, providers across the NDIS sector are reviewing their rosters, payroll systems, and support agreements to ensure they are compliant.
For most participants, these NDIS sleepover support changes may be subtle at first. But they are part of a broader shift in how disability support is delivered in Australia, and one worth watching.
At Dream Maker Community Services, our team is already across these changes and reviewing how they apply to the overnight support we provide in our SIL and SDA homes across Western Sydney.
If you are a participant, family member, or support coordinator with questions about how overnight support is delivered in our homes, we are happy to talk.
Call us on 1800 373 266 or contact us here.