Responding to NDIS Annual Pricing Review 2026-2027: a freeze is not a neutral outcome
22 Jun 2026
The NDIA has released the Annual Pricing Review (APR) Report providing guidance on what the Agency considers appropriate NDIS prices for 2026-2027. There is no change to the podiatry hourly rate; it is to remain at $188.99.
In the context of rising operating costs, in real terms, a pricing freeze is not a neutral outcome and can be viewed as a cut. For podiatrists working within the NDIS, this will result in further pressure on the viability of the services participants depend on.
Podiatry plays a vital role in supporting NDIS participants to maintain mobility, independence, and quality of life. When pricing fails to keep pace with the cost of delivering quality care, participants, particularly those in regional and remote areas where choice of provider is already limited, are the ones who ultimately lose out.
The APodA is committed to active engagement with government representatives and will continue to work alongside our fellow allied health peaks to ensure best possible outcomes for participants, that podiatry is properly recognised, and that future pricing supports a sustainable, accessible therapy market.
To get up to speed with the advocacy work we’ve completed so far to push for fair, transparent, and sustainable NDIS pricing, click here >>
How can you get involved?
To ensure our advocacy reflects the profession, we are calling on our podiatrists to actively participate through surveys, helping spread the message and engaging with local Members of Parliament.
We have created a survey to capture your feedback to fuel our advocacy with the government. We will be advocating for positive policy change to:
- Reverse the reduction on the hourly rate from 2025.
- Reinstate the previous travel pricing arrangements.
- Add a CPI increase to the hourly rate.
Take the survey and please share far and wide >>
You can also help by:
- Writing directly to your local Member of Parliament. APodA members can use this word doc letter template and policy brief to assist in their engagement (please remember you must be logged in to access these documents. Note, the word doc letter template will automatically download to your device upon clicking). Our advocacy team can provide a briefing if you secure a meeting.
- Sharing APodA's social media posts on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and comment to raise awareness.
- Providing a case study of a participant impacted by the changes.
- Emailing advocacy@podiatry.org.au to get involved.
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