NDIS FUNDING GUIDE · 2026–27
Community access support helps a participant take part in eligible social, recreational and community activities. The worker may help with communication, physical access, planning and practising independence.
NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27, Appendix 1, Table 1, effective 24 September 2026. Maximum amounts in AUD and subject to change.
Actual disability-related support to attend and participate in activities such as a club, library, appointment or community event. Use the correct code for the actual support activity, shift type and place of service; the national amount is not the same as the remote or very remote price.
What does this support mean?
Community access support helps a participant take part in eligible social, recreational and community activities. The worker may help with communication, physical access, planning and practising independence.
When appropriate: Actual disability-related support to attend and participate in activities such as a club, library, appointment or community event.
Worker rates are based on the schedule's disability support worker Level 1 model, but individual worker competence and the participant's requirements matter. More complex clinical or behavioural supports may require a separately defined classification and additional safeguards.
All 5 codes, price limits and actual time conditions
The code cards below replace a sideways-scrolling table so each condition and all three location rates remain legible on mobile.
Public holiday
04_102_0125_6_1 · When it applies: Declared public holiday in the support location; midnight to midnight, excluding sleepovers.
Saturday
04_105_0125_6_1 · When it applies: Saturday from midnight to midnight, except public holidays and eligible sleepovers.
Sunday
04_106_0125_6_1 · When it applies: Sunday from midnight to midnight, except public holidays and eligible sleepovers.
Weekday evening
04_103_0125_6_1 · When it applies: Monday–Friday: starts at or after 8:00 pm and finishes by midnight that day, excluding public holidays.
Weekday daytime
04_104_0125_6_1 · When it applies: Monday–Friday: begins at or after 6:00 am and ends by 8:00 pm that day, excluding public holidays.
When this code must not be used
Not an automatic payment for entertainment tickets, a holiday, an ordinary taxi fare, generic household cleaning or clinical therapy. Participant transport expenses and worker time are distinct.
Practical example
A worker supports a participant to attend a community cooking group, helps them communicate choices and participate, and records the participation activity.
Record the participant's goal, the worker's tasks, the actual service time, place of delivery, any shared staffing arrangement and why the selected support item fits.
Provider travel, additional costs and cancellations
Worker travel to a participant, vehicle running costs and driving the participant during a support are different. Whether any separate charge is allowable depends on the support catalogue and currently applicable claiming rules. The September 2026 schedule does not alone establish every non-labour travel or cancellation condition. Explain travel and cancellation terms in the service agreement before seeking payment.
Common questions
Can I choose the higher-priced item for a complex participant?
No. The code must match the actual service definition, worker skills and relevant plan conditions. Complexity alone does not justify another item.
What if one uninterrupted shift spans time bands?
Part 1 of the schedule applies the higher applicable amount to a continuous support crossing different time/day price bands when one worker delivers it, subject to the specific support and definitions.
See the complete support worker pricing table · Official pricing documents.
