NDIS Pricing Changes 2026–27: What Support Coordinators Need to Know

If you’re a Support Coordinator juggling plan reviews and SIL referrals, here’s one for the calendar. From 1 July 2026, SIL claims moved to a new support item code, and support worker pricing increased. Here’s what these changes mean for you and the participants you support.

So, what’s changed?

New SIL support item code

From 1 July 2026, providers claim SIL supports under 0138 – Assistance with Supported Independent Living. Supports delivered before that date remain under the previous 0115 support item.

At the same time, the SIL Supplementary Module became part of the NDIS Practice Standards, introducing additional quality and safeguarding requirements for SIL providers.

Updated pricing

Support worker pricing increased by approximately 4.8% under the 2026–27 NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. The NDIA adjusted allied health and therapy prices individually rather than applying a standard increase across all support categories.

Why it’s worth checking your referrals

If you’re supporting a participant through a plan review or referring someone into SIL, check that your quotes, service agreements and budget projections use the new 0138 support item and current pricing.

If a service agreement was prepared before 1 July 2026 and still references 0115, you’ll need to update it for any supports delivered after that date.

It’s also worth reviewing a participant’s SIL budget against their current roster of supports, particularly if they’re on a longer plan based on 2025–26 pricing.

There’s another important change

These pricing updates arrived alongside another significant change: mandatory provider registration for SIL providers.

From 1 July 2026, providers delivering SIL must be registered with the NDIS Commission, and from 1 October 2026, plan managers must reject invoices from unregistered SIL providers.

We’ve covered those changes in more detail in a separate article because they directly affect who you can confidently refer participants to.

Frequently asked questions

What is the new NDIS SIL support item code?

From 1 July 2026, providers claim SIL supports under 0138 – Assistance with Supported Independent Living, replacing the previous 0115 support item.

Do I need to update existing SIL service agreements?

If a service agreement covers supports delivered from 1 July 2026 onwards, it should reference the new 0138 support item and current pricing. If you’re unsure, check with the participant’s plan manager.

How much did support worker pricing increase?

Support worker pricing increased by approximately 4.8% under the 2026–27 NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Is Aspire Hub across these changes?

Yes. As a registered NDIS provider, Aspire Hub claims under the current support item codes and pricing arrangements and complies with the latest NDIS requirements.

Need to review a participant’s SIL supports?

If you’re reviewing a participant’s SIL budget or planning a new referral, our team is here to help. Get in touch to discuss the current pricing, support item changes and the best option for your participant.

Perth households should also be aware of the 2026 SIL registration changes taking effect from 1 July.