As of 1 July 2025, significant updates to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pricing arrangements and Fair Work awards have come into effect, directly impacting service delivery providers. These changes are crucial for maintaining compliance, ensuring fair compensation for employees, and delivering consistent care to clients. Platform for Care (PFC) is committed to integrating these updates to support our clients in remaining compliant and providing consistency of care for their clients.
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages, effective from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2025.
This increase applies to various awards, including:
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS)
Nurses Award
Employers must ensure that their pay structures align with these updated rates to remain compliant and to provide equitable compensation to their workforce.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released the updated PAPL for 2025-26, effective from 1 July 2025. Key changes include:
An average increase of 3.95% in price limits for disability support worker-related supports.
Adjustments to price limits for therapy supports, aligning NDIS rates with those of Medicare and private health insurance.
Clarifications on provider responsibilities and conflicts of interest.
Extension of the early childhood age limit from 7 to 9 years.
These updates aim to standardize pricing, enhance transparency, and ensure that participants receive value-aligned services.
At Platform for Care, we understand the complexities of managing a workforce under multiple awards and the importance of staying compliant with regulatory changes. Our technology solution offers:
Automated Award Interpretation: Our system automatically updates to reflect the latest award rates and conditions, reducing manual errors and ensuring accurate payroll processing.
Integrated NDIS Pricing: We incorporate the latest PAPL updates, allowing for accurate billing and service delivery aligned with current NDIS pricing structures.
Compliance Reporting: Generate reports that demonstrate adherence to award conditions and NDIS pricing, facilitating smoother audits and reviews.
Roster Management: Efficiently manage 24-hour rosters, accommodating varying client-to-employee ratios while ensuring compliance with award conditions.
Keeping up with amendments to awards and NDIS pricing arrangements and limits requires a proactive approach. Platform for Care is dedicated to providing tools and support that empower service delivery managers to maintain compliance, control costs, and deliver consistent, high-quality care.
For a detailed overview of how these updates may affect your operations and how Platform for Care can assist, please book a demo with our team, or visit our website.