Using your NDIS plan
How therapy supports work under the NDIS
Therapy funded by the NDIS is about building your skills and independence. Here's how it usually works, from the first session to the report at plan review.
Last checked against ndis.gov.au: 2 October 2026. The NDIA is updating its website for new legislation, so details may change.
In short
- Most therapy is funded from the Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living part of a plan.
- Price limits per hour include $193.99 for occupational therapy, $193.99 for speech pathology and $252.99 for psychology (from 24 September 2026).
- Agree how reports, travel and cancellations will be charged before you start.
Common types of therapy
- Occupational therapy: everyday skills, equipment and home set-up
- Speech pathology: communication, and eating and drinking safely
- Physiotherapy: movement, strength and mobility
- Psychology and counselling: wellbeing, behaviour and coping strategies
- Exercise physiology, dietetics and podiatry
How sessions work
Your therapist will usually start with an assessment, agree goals with you, then work on them in regular sessions. Sessions can happen at home, in a clinic, in the community, or by telehealth where that suits you.
Time outside the session
Some work happens outside the session, such as writing a report the NDIA asks for at your plan review. Your therapist may charge for this time, and sometimes for travel, if you agree in advance and the NDIS rules allow it. Ask how it works before you start.
Cancellations
If you cancel at short notice, a fee may apply under the NDIS rules. Your service agreement should say how this works.
Price limits
For NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants, the NDIA sets an hourly maximum for each type of therapy. See the current limits on our therapy page. NDIA pricing arrangements (opens in a new tab)