10_016_0102_5_3 · The 2025–26 NDIS price limit for this support is $80.06–$125.81 per hour depending on the state or territory, $112.08 in remote areas and $120.09 in very remote areas.
Price limits by state and territory
| Region | Price limit (per hour) |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | $83.87 |
| New South Wales (NSW) | $117.42 |
| Northern Territory (NT) | $125.81 |
| Queensland (QLD) | $80.06 |
| South Australia (SA) | $80.06 |
| Tasmania (TAS) | $80.06 |
| Victoria (VIC) | $80.06 |
| Western Australia (WA) | $80.06 |
| National | $83.87 |
| Remote | $112.08 |
| Very Remote | $120.09 |
Remote and very remote limits apply where the support is delivered in an area classified as remote or very remote under the Modified Monash Model (MMM 6 and 7).
Support item details
- Support item number
- 10_016_0102_5_3
- Support item name
- Employment Assistance
- Support category
- Finding and Keeping a Job (Capacity Building budget)
- Registration group
- Assistance to Access and Maintain Employment or higher education
- Unit
- Per hour
Frequently asked questions
What is the NDIS price limit for Employment Assistance?
The 2025–26 NDIS price limit for Employment Assistance (10_016_0102_5_3) is $80.06–$125.81 per hour depending on the state or territory, $112.08 in remote areas and $120.09 in very remote areas.
Which NDIS budget pays for 10_016_0102_5_3?
10_016_0102_5_3 is in the Finding and Keeping a Job support category, which is funded from your Capacity Building budget.
Can a provider charge less than the NDIS price limit?
Yes. Price limits are the maximum a provider can claim for a support. Providers can charge less, and you can negotiate the price in your service agreement. They cannot charge more than the limit for your location.
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- 10_011_0128_5_3_PT Employment Therapy - Other Professional - Provider Travel
- 10_011_0128_5_3_RR Employment Therapy - Other Professional - NDIA Requested Reports
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Source: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits and Support Catalogue published by the NDIA. Last updated 27 October 2026. Always confirm against the official NDIS documents before making funding decisions. Search the full NDIS Price Guide