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| Therapy Support | NDIS rate/hr
(National) | NDIS rate/hr
(Remote) | NDIS rate/hr
(Very Remote) |
| Art Therapist* | $156.16 | $218.62
| $234.24 |
| Audiologist | $193.99 | $271.59 | $290.99 |
| Counsellor | $156.16 | $218.62 | $234.24 |
| Developmental Educator | $193.99 | $271.59 | $290.99 |
| Dietitian | $188.99 | $264.59 | $283.49 |
| Early Childhood Professional | $193.99 | $271.59 | $290.99 |
| Exercise Physiologist | $166.99 | $233.79 | $250.49 |
| Music Therapist* | $156.16 | $218.62 | $234.24 |
| Occupational Therapist | $193.99 | $271.59 | $290.99 |
| Orthoptist | $193.99 | $271.59 | $290.99 |
| Other Professional** | $193.99 | $271.59 | $290.99 |
| Personal training*** | $59.81 | $83.73 | $89.71 |
| Physiotherapist | $183.99 | $257.59 | $275.99 |
| Podiatrist | $188.99 | $264.59 | $283.49 |
| Psychologist | $232.99 | $236.19 | $349.49 |
| Rehabilitation Counsellor | $193.99 | $271.59 | $290.99 |
| Social Worker | $193.99 | $271.59 | $290.99 |
| Specialist Behaviour Intervention Support*** | $214.41 | $328.76 | $352.25 |
| Speech Pathologist | $193.99 | $271.59 | $290.99 |
| Therapy Assistant - Level 1 | $56.16 | $78.62 | $84.24 |
| Therapy Assistant - Level 2 | $86.79 | $121.51 | $130.19 |
* rates above are based on hourly cost from NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26 - effective 1st July 2025. Please search our NDIS price tool for up to date NDIS prices.
* Art Therapy & Music therapy - this new price ($156.16) will be instated as of November 24th 2025, this is a reduction from the original rate of $193.99/hr
** Other professionals - if a therapy is not listed above but it still meets the NDIS Reasonable & necessary guidelines, is evidence based and you engage in their supports, then the therapist MUST have a Bachelor's degree or higher in their relevant area and hold current registration or membership with their relevant registration and or professional body.
*** These therapy supports can only be utilised if you have the relevant categories - Improved Health & Wellbeing (personal training), and Improved Relationships (Specialist Behaviour Intervention & Behaviour Management Plan)
How is it funded in my plan?
Therapy supports may be funded in one of the following categories (if available in your plan):
Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living (CB Daily Activity)
Capacity Building - Improved Health & Wellbeing (CB Health & Wellbeing). Note: you can only access personal training supports if you have this funding category in your plan
Capacity Building - Improved Relationships (CB Relationships). Note: you can only access specialist behaviour intervention and behaviour management training if you have this funding category in your plan
What other charges can my therapist charge me for?
It's important to remember that often the work therapists do with you, aren't only provided during your face to face or online appointments. There are other costs associated with each session that your therapist might charge you for - so it is always important to clarify this when signing a service agreement or agreeing to supports. These might include:
- Travel costs (to and from your appointment) - if you are not in the clinic
- NDIA Report Writing
- Non face to face supports - documents & notes, resources, email or phone correspondence
- Late/short cancellations
What about therapies that aren't included in the list above?
For more information on the types of therapy supports that the NDIS do NOT fund, or those not listed above - check out our resource: Therapies NOT funded by the NDIS
What if I do not have enough funding for my therapy supports?
If your plan has not included funding for these supports, and you feel this is reasonable & necessary for your disability needs, you will need to get in touch with your NDIA planner or LAC directly, or call NDIA on 1800 800 110 to discuss a plan review or your options for funding.
If requesting funding for additional therapy support hours, it is likely your will be required to submit evidence or documentation in the form of a written report form your therapist to show how these supports meet the NDIS reasonable & necessary guidelines for your disability needs. They will then review these documents to determine if they deem it appropriate to fund.