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NDIS SIL price guide 2025‑26
SIL providers operate within a tight gap between what the NDIS will fund and what the SCHADS Award requires them to pay. This page sets out the current 2025‑26 NDIS price limits for Supported Independent Living support items alongside the equivalent SCHADS Award labour cost, so operations managers, care coordinators, and finance teams can see the margin position for each shift type at a glance.
Reference use only. NDIS price limits are the maximum a registered provider may claim per hour or per shift. SCHADS costs shown are indicative estimates for a Level 3.1 permanent worker and do not include on-costs (super, leave loading, workers compensation). Always verify against the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and your own payroll data before pricing services.
SIL support item rate limits 2025‑26
Rates are for standard Assistance with Daily Life (Support Category 01) in non-remote zones. High intensity, complex support, and quote-required items attract different limits. Remote and very remote zones attract loadings of 40% and 50% respectively.
| Shift type | NDIS limit |
|---|---|
| Weekday daytime | $67.56 |
| Weekday evening | $74.32 |
| Saturday | $94.58 |
| Sunday | $121.60 |
| Public holiday | $148.64 |
| Sleepover allowance | $295.06 |
| Active overnight (night shift) | $67.56/hr |
Sources: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025‑26 (November 2025 update); SCHADS Award MA000100 wage rates effective 1 July 2025 (Level 3.1 permanent, standard zone). SCHADS costs are per-hour labour only and exclude superannuation, leave entitlements, and other on-costs.
The SIL funding gap explained
On paper, every shift type in the SIL rate table shows a positive margin. In practice, the gap between the NDIS price limit and what a provider actually spends per hour narrows significantly once you account for the true cost of employment: superannuation (11.5%), leave entitlements (approximately 17.5% of base wages), workers compensation insurance, training, and management overhead. Many SIL providers report an effective on-cost multiplier of 1.35 to 1.45 on their base SCHADS labour cost.
The active overnight shift is where this squeeze is most acute. At a standard-zone NDIS price limit of $67.56 per hour and a SCHADS night penalty rate of approximately $57.73 per hour for a Level 3.1 permanent worker, the gross margin before on-costs is under $10 per hour. Once on-costs are applied, many providers are delivering active overnight shifts at or below cost.
This is why the sleepover roster remains common in the sector despite its compliance risks. A compliant sleepover (where the participant genuinely does not require active overnight support) allows a provider to claim $295.06 for the night and pay $60.02 — a margin that makes the overnight economically viable. The problem arises when providers use sleepovers inappropriately: rostering a sleepover for a participant who regularly needs overnight support creates retroactive SCHADS pay obligations, NDIS audit exposure, and ultimately a quality and safety risk for the participant.
July 2025 NDIS price update
The 1 July 2025 NDIS price update increased SIL rate limits by approximately 3.95%. The SCHADS Award wage increase effective the same date was 3.5%, plus the superannuation guarantee rose to 11.5%. The net effect is broadly neutral for providers, with most shift types retaining similar margin positions to 2024‑25. Active overnight shifts remain the tightest point in the margin profile.
What this means for roster design
The margin profile of a SIL house is largely determined at the rostering stage. Providers who model shift costs at the point of rostering, rather than reviewing margin only at the billing stage, can make better decisions about:
- --When a sleepover is appropriate versus when an active night shift is required
- --How to structure handover time and whether it is built into claimed hours
- --Which shifts are loss-making and whether the overall house funding covers them
- --Whether a SIL house's total funding is sufficient for the level of support actually needed
NDIS Shift Cost Estimator
To calculate exact claimable amounts for a specific support item, shift timing, and state, use the NDIS Shift Cost Estimator. Select your support category and shift window to see which line items apply and the current price limit for each.
Open the shift cost estimator →SIL rostering under SCHADS
For the SCHADS Award rules that govern how a compliant 24/7 SIL roster is structured, including sleepover provisions, active night penalties, handover obligations, and the cost difference between roster types, read the SIL rostering guide.
Read the SIL rostering guide →Common questions
What is the NDIS SIL price limit for a sleepover shift?
The NDIS price limit for a SIL sleepover is $295.06 per night (2025-26 Pricing Arrangements). The SCHADS Award pays the worker a flat $60.02 sleepover allowance for the same period. The difference covers overheads, management, and provider margin. The sleepover allowance applies only where the participant does not genuinely require active overnight support.
How often do NDIS SIL rates change?
NDIS price limits are updated annually on 1 July each year, when the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits document is reissued by the NDIA. Mid-year adjustments are uncommon but can occur — notably in November 2025. Providers should check the NDIS website at each 1 July for the new rates before updating their service agreements.
Can SIL providers charge different rates for different residents in the same house?
Yes. Each participant in a SIL house has their own plan with their own funded support items. The rate applied for each resident depends on their individual support needs, funding level, and the specific NDIS line items in their plan. One resident may be funded at a standard ratio while another is funded at a higher intensity ratio. Providers claim against each participant's plan separately.
What is the difference between a SIL sleepover and an active overnight shift?
A sleepover shift is a period of up to 8 hours during which the worker is present at the premises but is permitted to sleep. The worker receives the $60.02 SCHADS flat allowance, not an hourly wage. An active overnight shift (also called an active night shift) is an ordinary worked shift during overnight hours — the worker is awake and providing support. Active overnight shifts attract the SCHADS night penalty rate (150% of base rate for permanent workers between midnight and 6:00 am). The NDIS funds these differently: the sleepover has a flat claim item; active overnight is claimed as standard hourly support at the applicable rate. If a participant requires frequent overnight support, an active night roster is typically the correct and compliant approach.
How does Teiro handle SIL rostering and billing?
Teiro's scheduling board handles 24/7 SIL rosters including recurring overnight shifts, sleepover classifications, and handover tracking. When you build a shift in Teiro, the correct NDIS line item rate is applied automatically based on support type, shift timing, and the participant's location. SCHADS Award rates are calculated at the point of rostering so you can see the margin on each shift before it is worked. Claims are generated from completed shifts and routed through the NDIS billing workflow.
See the margin on every shift before you roster it
Teiro calculates SCHADS Award rates at the point of rostering and applies the correct NDIS line item rate automatically. SIL providers can see cost versus claimable on every shift before it is worked.
NDIS price limits sourced from the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025‑26, published by the National Disability Insurance Agency. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. SCHADS Award rates sourced from SCHADS Award MA000100, operative 1 July 2025. Always verify against current published sources before invoicing. Teiro does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.