NDIS Line Items 2026-27: Support Codes & Prices
Andre Smith
Co-founder & CEO
Current NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27 Updates
Latest Changes Effective 1 July 2026:
- Support-worker and self-care price limits held at 2025-26 levels (no increase)
- Therapy rates rebalanced: psychology up to $252.99/hour, dietetics down to $178.99, exercise physiology down to $161.99, with occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, podiatry and audiology held
- Therapy travel, non-face-to-face time and NDIA-requested reports unbundled into separate line items (travel claimed at 50% of the service rate)
- Intensive and Complex Behaviour Support Items carried over from the 2025-26 catalogue
Reflects the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for 2026-27 (effective 1 July 2026).
Quick Answer: NDIS Line Item Codes 2026-27
What are NDIS line item codes? Unique identifiers for different support types used for billing and planning. Each code has a specific price limit and claiming rules. Example: 01_011_0107_1_1 is standard weekday support worker services.
How many NDIS codes are there in 2026-27? The 2026-27 Support Catalogue contains over 600 line items across support categories like Assistance with Daily Life, Community Participation, and Capacity Building.
What changed in NDIS codes for 2026-27? Support-worker and self-care price limits held at 2025-26 levels, therapy rates were rebalanced, and therapy travel, non-face-to-face time and reports moved to separate line items.
Quick Navigation: NDIS Line Item Codes 2026-27
- NDIS Item Codes List
- Daily Life Assistance Codes
- Home and Living Line Items
- Cancellation Codes & Rules
- Improved Daily Living Skills Codes
- Behaviour Support Items
Find codes instantly: Use our free NDIS Code Lookup Tool to search for any line item code, or browse the complete NDIS price guide to view all support item codes with current pricing and claiming rules.
Understanding NDIS Codes 2026-27: Latest Updates
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) uses a system of codes and line items to categorise and track support funding. The 2026-27 NDIS Support Catalogue keeps support-worker and self-care price limits at 2025-26 levels, rebalances therapy rates, and unbundles therapy travel, non-face-to-face time and reports into separate line items.
What’s New in NDIS Line Item Codes 2026-27?
The 2026-27 updates to NDIS line item codes include:
Pricing changes:
- Support-worker and self-care limits held at 2025-26 levels
- Therapy rates rebalanced (psychology up, dietetics and exercise physiology down, most others held)
- Therapy travel, non-face-to-face time and reports unbundled into separate line items
- Intensive and Complex Behaviour Support Items carried over from 2025-26
For support worker pay rates that match these line items, see our Complete NDIS Support Worker Pay Rates Guide. For pricing that reflects the 2026-27 changes, our NDIS Price Guide 2026-27 has a detailed cost breakdown.
What are NDIS Support Codes 2026-27?
NDIS support codes (also known as NDIS item codes or NDIS line item codes) are unique identifiers used to classify and claim different types of disability supports. The 2026-27 Support Catalogue includes:
Updated Code Structure:
- A numerical identifier (e.g., 01_002_0107_1_1)
- A support category designation
- A clear description of the service
- New pricing arrangements effective 1 July 2026
- Updated claiming rules for compliance
NDIS Line Items 2026-27 Main Features:
- Simpler categorisation with removed legacy items
- Updated price limits reflecting current market rates
- New behaviour support items for complex needs
- Simpler billing processes for providers
- Better participant outcomes through better support matching
Intensive and Complex Behaviour Support Items
Intensive and Complex Behaviour Support Items
The Intensive and Complex Behaviour Support Items introduced in the 2025-26 catalogue continue in 2026-27 for participants with challenging behaviours and complex needs, including those linked to autism, intellectual disability, and acquired brain injury:
Main Features of New Items:
- Higher hourly rates for specialist behaviour support
- Graduated support levels based on complexity
- Improved outcome tracking for participant progress
- Provider qualification requirements
- Updated claiming rules for accurate billing
Common New Item Categories:
- Intensive Behaviour Support (1:1 and group settings)
- Complex Behaviour Intervention (home and community)
- Behaviour Plan Implementation (ongoing support)
- Crisis Response Support (emergency situations)
- Specialist Assessment and Planning (initial and review)
Note: Specific codes and pricing for new items are available in the official NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27
Legacy Items Removed
The following types of legacy items were removed from the 2026-27 catalogue:
Removed Categories:
- Outdated therapy codes replaced with current standards
- Redundant support worker categories streamlined
- Legacy assessment items updated to current practice
- Discontinued program supports no longer funded
- Duplicate line items consolidated for clarity
Impact for Participants:
- Transition support available for affected participants
- Alternative codes identified for similar supports
- No service disruption for essential supports
- Plan review opportunities to update legacy items
- Provider guidance on code transitions
NDIS Item Codes: Complete Support Codes List
Understanding the NDIS Price Guide 2026-27 and Support Codes
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for a wide range of supports and services. The 2026-27 NDIS Support Catalogue sets maximum price limits for all supports, effective 1 July 2026, with support-worker limits held at 2025-26 levels and therapy rates rebalanced. Knowing how these are categorised, coded, and priced matters for participants, their families, carers, support coordinators, and providers.
What is an NDIS Line Item Code 2026-27?
Every support or service funded by the NDIS is assigned a unique NDIS Line Item Code. In the 2026-27 catalogue, these consist of:
Updated Code Structure:
- A brief description of the support delivered
- A unique numerical code (e.g., 01_002_0107_1_1)
- New pricing arrangements effective 1 July 2026
- Updated claiming rules for compliance
- Updated support categories with removed legacy items
The numerical code structure follows: Support Category_Sequence Number_Registration Group_Outcome Domain_Support Purpose. This gives a logical structure, but always rely on the official name and description for accurate identification. For quick access to any support item code and its current price limit, browse the complete NDIS price guide.
Why Understanding NDIS Codes 2026-27 Matters
For Participants:
- Track budget usage against the new pricing arrangements
- Match services to updated plan funding
- Verify provider invoices using current codes
- Understand new support options from the expanded catalogue
- Work through code changes from legacy items
For Providers:
- Accurate claiming using updated 2026-27 codes
- Compliance with new NDIS rules and pricing
- Avoid payment delays through correct code usage
- Understand new support items for service expansion
- Manage transition from removed legacy items
Official Sources: 2026-27 PAPL and Support Catalogue
The definitive information for NDIS codes 2026-27 comes from updated official documents:
1. NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) 2026-27:
- Updated rulebook effective 1 July 2026
- New pricing framework with updated travel rules
- Revised cancellation policies for different support types
- Updated claiming conditions for all support categories
2. NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27:
- Complete line item database with new behaviour support items
- Updated maximum price limits for all supports
- Removed legacy items clearly identified
- Clearer support descriptions
Main Changes in 2026-27 Documents:
- New intensive and complex behaviour support items added to the catalogue
- Several legacy items removed and replaced
- Updated pricing structures across all categories
- Updated compliance requirements for providers
- Better participant outcomes focus
Always check the NDIS website for the most current versions: NDIS Pricing Arrangements 2026-27
NDIS Support Categories 2026-27
Updated Budget Types and Service Codes
The 2026-27 updates keep the three main budget types with more flexibility and updated rules:
1. Core Supports (Updated 2026-27):
- Updated daily living codes with updated pricing
- Updated community participation items
- Updated consumables categories
- Revised transport funding arrangements
- New flexibility rules for code usage
2. Capital Supports (Updated 2026-27):
- Updated assistive technology codes
- Updated home modification items
- Revised SDA pricing arrangements
- New equipment categories for emerging needs
- Improved quote processes
3. Capacity Building Supports (Expanded 2026-27):
- New behaviour support items for complex needs
- Updated therapy codes for current practice
- Updated support coordination arrangements
- Improved employment support items
- New skill development categories
Budget Flexibility Rules 2026-27
More Core Budget Flexibility:
- More flexibility between daily living and community participation
- Updated transport rules for activity-based funding
- New consumables categories with more options
- Revised stated support guidelines
Updated Cross-Budget Rules:
- Separation kept between Core, Capital, and Capacity Building
- Clearer stated support identification in plans
- New flexibility options for specific support types
- Updated plan variation processes for code changes
Updated Pricing Variations 2026-27
The 2026-27 pricing structure includes several changes:
Location Pricing (MMM):
- MMM classifications kept for geographical areas
- Updated remote area loadings (40% for MMM 6, 50% for MMM 7)
- Updated travel allowances for rural service delivery
- New regional support incentives
Updated Time-Based Pricing:
- Revised weekend rates for support workers
- Updated public holiday pricing
- New evening and night differential rates
- Updated high-intensity support pricing
New Support Categories:
- Intensive behaviour support with specialised pricing
- Complex intervention rates for challenging behaviours
- Crisis response emergency support rates
- Specialist assessment and planning rates
NDIS Line Item Codes 2026-27: Complete Support Codes List
01: NDIS Assistance with Daily Life Codes (Updated 2026-27)
Category Updates: This Core Supports category kept its 2025-26 price limits for 2026-27. The category continues to fund assistance or supervision for personal tasks, with the intensive behaviour support items introduced in 2025-26 still available for participants with complex needs.
Main 2026-27 Changes:
- Support-worker hourly rates held at 2025-26 levels
- High-intensity support codes for complex behaviours retained
- SIL pricing arrangements unchanged
- Cancellation rules for different support types unchanged
- Travel allowances for rural participants unchanged
For details on daily living supports under the new arrangements, see our guide to NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills 2026-27. For updated respite and STA pricing, our NDIS Respite STA Pricing Guide 2026-27 has current cost breakdowns.
Table: 01: Assistance with Daily Life Line Items (Updated 2026-27)
| Line Item Code | Official Name | Brief Description | Price Limit (National MMM1-5, 2026-27) | Unit | Key Updates 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01_002_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Weekday Night | Standard intensity assistance/supervision for personal tasks during weekday overnight hours. | $78.81 | Hour | Held from 2025-26 (no change) |
01_004_0107_1_1 | Assistance with Personal Domestic Activities | Assistance with domestic tasks that participants cannot undertake due to their disability. | $59.49 | Hour | Rate per current PAPL; verify |
01_011_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Weekday Daytime | Standard intensity assistance/supervision for personal tasks during weekday daytime hours. | $70.23 | Hour | Held from 2025-26 (no change) |
01_012_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Public Holiday | Standard intensity assistance/supervision for personal tasks on public holidays. | $156.03 | Hour | Held from 2025-26 (no change) |
01_013_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Saturday | Standard intensity assistance/supervision for personal tasks on Saturday. | $98.83 | Hour | Held from 2025-26 (no change) |
01_014_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Sunday | Standard intensity assistance/supervision for personal tasks on Sunday. | $127.43 | Hour | Held from 2025-26 (no change) |
01_015_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Weekday Evening | Standard intensity assistance/supervision during weekday evening hours. | $77.38 | Hour | Held from 2025-26 (no change) |
01_400_0104_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - High Intensity - Weekday Daytime | High intensity assistance for participants with complex needs who require specialised support. | $75.98 | Hour | Higher rate for complex behaviour support (held) |
01_821_0115_1_1 | Assistance in Supported Independent Living - Weekly | Weekly rate for SIL arrangements with updated pricing structure for 2026-27. | As stated in plan | Week | New SIL pricing arrangements, more flexibility |
04: NDIS Community Participation Codes (Updated 2026-27)
Category Updates: This Core Supports category was updated in the 2026-27 catalogue with new community participation items and new pricing to reflect current community engagement approaches.
Main 2026-27 Changes:
- New group activity codes with improved ratios
- Updated community access support items
- Updated transport funding arrangements
- Revised activity-based funding options
- New participation programs
For more on community participation supports under the new arrangements, see our NDIS Social Community Participation Guide 2026-27.
Table: 04: Community Participation Line Items (Updated 2026-27)
| Line Item Code | Official Name | Brief Description | Price Limit (National MMM1-5, 2026-27) | Unit | Key Updates 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04_104_0125_6_1 | Access Community Social and Rec Activities - Standard - Weekday Daytime | Standard intensity support worker assistance for community activities during weekday daytime. | $70.23 | Hour | Held from 2025-26 (no change) |
04_105_0125_6_1 | Access Community Social and Rec Activities - Standard - Saturday | Standard intensity support worker assistance for community activities on Saturday. | $98.83 | Hour | Held from 2025-26 (no change) |
04_106_0125_6_1 | Access Community Social and Rec Activities - Standard - Sunday | Standard intensity support worker assistance for community activities on Sunday. | $127.43 | Hour | Held from 2025-26 (no change) |
04_210_0125_6_1 | Community Social And Recreational Activities | UPDATED Covers costs of community engagement activities with new funding flexibility. | Quote-based | Each | New funding arrangements for activity costs |
04_400_0104_1_1 | Access Community Social and Rec Activities - High Intensity - Weekday Daytime | High intensity support for participants with complex needs in community settings. | $75.98 | Hour | Higher rate for complex behaviour support (held) |
Intensive and Complex Behaviour Support Items (introduced 2025-26)
The Intensive and Complex Behaviour Support Items introduced in the 2025-26 catalogue continue in 2026-27 for participants with challenging behaviours and complex support needs, often associated with psychosocial disability or traumatic brain injury.
Main features:
- Specialised hourly rates for qualified behaviour support workers
- Higher support ratios for intensive intervention
- Crisis response capabilities for emergency situations
- Improved outcome tracking for participant progress
- Integration with existing support categories
Note: Specific codes and detailed pricing are available in the official NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27. Contact your support coordinator or plan manager for guidance on accessing these supports.
Therapy Line Items 2026-27 and Unbundling
Therapy is claimed through capacity building line items priced per hour. For 2026-27 the therapy rates were rebalanced rather than uniformly increased:
| Therapy | National price limit (2026-27) | Change from 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $252.99/hour | Up from $232.99 |
| Occupational therapy | $193.99/hour | Held |
| Speech pathology | $193.99/hour | Held |
| Audiology | $193.99/hour | Held |
| Podiatry | $188.99/hour | Held |
| Physiotherapy | $183.99/hour | Held |
| Dietetics | $178.99/hour | Down from $188.99 |
| Exercise physiology | $161.99/hour | Down from $166.99 |
| Counselling / art and creative therapies | $156.16/hour | Held |
| Other professional | $156.16/hour | Down from $193.99 |
Therapy unbundling (new for 2026-27): provider travel, non-face-to-face time (such as report writing and preparation), and NDIA-requested reports are now claimed as separate line items rather than being built into the hourly service rate. Therapy provider travel is claimed at 50% of the service rate (for example, around $89.50/hour for dietetics or $81.00/hour for exercise physiology). Check that your service agreement and invoices itemise these components so you can track your budget accurately.
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Browse provider profiles on Carevo to find:
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- Local specialists who understand the 2026-27 updates
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Related Tools
Looking for specific NDIS pricing information? Try these tools:
- NDIS Price Guide 2026-27 - Browse all support item codes and current price limits
- NDIS Pay Rate Calculator - Calculate support worker hourly rates
- NDIS Budget Planner - Plan your NDIS budget allocation
Frequently Asked Questions: NDIS Codes 2026-27
What are the major changes in NDIS codes 2026-27?
The 2026-27 update held support-worker and self-care price limits at 2025-26 levels, rebalanced therapy rates (psychology up, dietetics and exercise physiology down, most others held), and unbundled therapy travel, non-face-to-face time and NDIA-requested reports into separate line items.
What changed in NDIS line item codes for 2026-27?
Support-worker and self-care price limits held at 2025-26 levels, therapy rates were rebalanced, and therapy travel, non-face-to-face time and NDIA-requested reports moved to separate line items. Therapy travel is claimed at 50% of the service rate.
What are the new NDIS line item codes for 2026-27?
The 2026-27 catalogue includes new Intensive and Complex Behaviour Support Items, updated community participation codes, updated daily living support items, and revised capacity building supports.
How do I find the correct NDIS line item code for billing?
Consult the official NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27 for the most current codes and pricing. Each code includes the support description, price limit, and claiming conditions.
What is the difference between NDIS codes 2026-27 and 2025-26?
For 2026-27, support-worker and self-care price limits held at 2025-26 levels. Therapy rates were rebalanced (psychology up to $252.99/hour, dietetics down to $178.99, exercise physiology down to $161.99), and therapy travel, non-face-to-face time and reports were unbundled into separate line items.
Where can I access the NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27?
The official NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27 is available at www.ndis.gov.au/providers/pricing-arrangements with all current codes and pricing.
What are NDIS item codes used for?
NDIS item codes (also called line item codes) are unique identifiers used to classify and claim different types of disability supports, track budget usage, and ensure accurate billing and payment processing.
How often are NDIS codes updated?
NDIS codes are updated annually with the release of new pricing arrangements, typically effective from 1 July. The 2026-27 arrangements took effect on 1 July 2026.
What happens to services using removed legacy codes?
Services using removed legacy codes will transition to updated equivalent codes. Participants and providers receive guidance on code transitions, and no essential services are disrupted.
How do the behaviour support items work?
The Intensive and Complex Behaviour Support Items provide specialised support for participants with challenging behaviours, including higher hourly rates, specialised worker qualifications, and improved outcome tracking.
This guide was last updated on 2 July 2026, to reflect the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for 2026-27.
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Andre is the co-founder and CEO of Carevo. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing, and a Bachelor of Arts from UNSW Sydney, where his majors were International Relations, Politics, Information Systems, and Media and Communications, graduating in 2014, and went through the UNSW 10x Founders accelerator in 2023.
