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NDIS Pricing Schedule · 2026–27
NDIS Activity-Based Transport vs Provider Travel
Travel & ClaimsNDIS support item codesCurrent price limits
Support explained in plain English · Official 2026–27 item codes and maximum prices, with examples and qualification requirements where applicable.
Prices effective from 24 September 2026 and subject to changesNDIS Funding Guide • 2026–27 claiming rules
Activity-based transport occurs when a participant is taken to an eligible activity as part of their support. Provider travel refers to a worker travelling to deliver a service. They have different purposes, so the claim should not rely on the same code or repeat the same cost.
The short answer
Activity-based transport occurs when a participant is taken to an eligible activity as part of their support. Provider travel refers to a worker travelling to deliver a service. They have different purposes, so the claim should not rely on the same code or repeat the same cost.
Three similar-sounding situations with different claims
| Journey | Relevant concept | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Worker drives alone to the participant's home for an appointment. | Provider travel. | Check separately billable worker travel and non-labour journey costs. |
| Worker drives the participant to an eligible community activity. | Activity-based transport. | Participant is transported during support; the worker may also be delivering active assistance. |
| Participant uses an approved transport budget for an independent taxi journey. | Participant transport. | Not a provider worker journey or an activity-based driving service by default. |
Why can't you always claim both activity transport and provider travel?
The travel purpose and exact kilometres must be distinguishable. A provider cannot count a journey with the participant onboard as worker-only travel just to obtain a second claim. Likewise the worker's time accompanying the participant and the vehicle's running costs are different elements: the same minute of care should not be billed twice under two hourly labour claims without a permitted basis.
What should you do about activity-based transport codes?
The current NDIS Support Catalogue lists category-specific activity-based transport items and their claim types. Older NDIS catalogues have shown item families including 04_590_0125_6_1 and 04_591_0136_6_1 for relevant participation and group transport. These examples are historical catalogue references and must be checked against the live 2026–27 catalogue before being used. The September 2026 Pricing Schedule supplied for these guides does not list those items.
Practical example: a participant attending an art programme
A disability support worker arrives at the participant's home and assists with preparation, then drives the participant to an eligible community activity and stays to support participation. The provider should distinguish any qualifying worker travel before the booking, the worker's active support during the programme and any eligible vehicle costs of transporting the participant. The service agreement should make clear which charges apply. If two participants share the same vehicle, avoid double recovering its full running costs.
Which questions should a support coordinator ask?
Ask: Was the participant in the vehicle? Was this trip required by the funded support? What transport code is current for that service category? Were the kilometres measured from the correct start and finish points? Did the participant consent to the charging method? Was the same car journey already included as a general transport cost, activity-based expense or worker travel charge? Document answers so the plan manager can reconcile the invoice.
Common questions
Does appearing in the price schedule mean every participant can claim it?
No. A support must match the participant's funded disability-related needs, plan and the current claims requirements. A rate is not blanket permission to bill.
Do these 2026–27 rates and examples last until June 2027?
Not necessarily. The pricing determination and schedules may be amended. Check the latest dated version and any newer guidance before relying on an item.
Sources and related articles
The official NDIA pricing schedules and 2026–27 support catalogue should be read together. The detailed charging rules for some services are not in the 96-page price schedule. Where prior 2025–26 arrangements are explained, this is labelled as historical information, not presented as a confirmed new 2026–27 rule. Start with the full price guide.
Independent general information prepared by Beyond Health Services. It is not NDIA advice or an individual funding decision.
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