| Support item number | 15_045_0128_1_3 |
|---|---|
| Support item name | Community Engagement Assistance |
| Unit | Hour |
| National price limit | $53.02 |
| Remote | $74.23 |
| Very remote | $79.53 |
| Schedule | Schedule 3: Nursing and other labour supports |
| Table | Other Labour Indexed Supports |
| Support category | 15 – Improved Daily Living |
| Registration group | 0128 – Therapeutic supports |
| Effective | 1 July 2026 (Pricing Schedule 2026-27, version 1.2) |
This item covers community engagement assistance. It is claimed per hour of support and is listed in Schedule 3 (Nursing and other labour supports), Other Labour Indexed Supports. It sits in support category 15 (Improved Daily Living) and registration group 0128 (Therapeutic supports).
These rules are from the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26, version 1.1 (valid from 24 November 2025), which the NDIS pricing page (current as of 24 September 2026) still lists as the claiming guidance alongside the 2026-27 Pricing Schedule.
Agreed in advance, for this participant’s support only (not general admin)
Worker travel time, each way:
Less than 2 clear business days’ notice or a no-show: up to 100% of the agreed fee, if the conditions are met
Each participant pays the full price limit
Only for activities that are part of delivering this support to this participant (not general administration such as service agreements, rostering, service bookings or payment claims), explained to the participant and agreed in advance in the service agreement. In the myplace portal, claim it against 15_045_0128_1_3 with the “Non-Face-to-Face” option.
Worker travel time to the participant, up to 30 minutes each way in MMM1–3 areas and up to 60 minutes each way in MMM4–5 areas (no time limit in remote and very remote areas), plus return travel from the last participant to the usual workplace if the worker must be paid for it, within the same limit. It applies when the support itself is face to face, the participant agreed to the travel costs in advance and the provider has to pay the worker for the travel (or is a sole trader). Travel shared between participants is split between them by agreement. In the myplace portal, claim it against 15_045_0128_1_3 with the “Provider Travel” option.
Non-labour travel costs (such as tolls, parking and vehicle running costs) are claimed separately with 15_799_0128_1_3, only where travel time can be claimed.
If the participant gives less than 2 clear business days’ notice or does not show up, the provider can claim up to 100% of the agreed fee, as long as it could not find other billable work for the worker, has to pay the worker for that time (unless it is a sole trader or partnership), and the service agreement sets out the cancellation terms. Providers can waive the fee or offer better terms. In the myplace portal, claim it against 15_045_0128_1_3 with the “Cancellation” option.
The price limit for each participant is the item’s full price limit; it is not divided by the number of people in the group.
The price limit applies to NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants; self-managing participants are not bound by price limits. Providers cannot agree a price above the limit, and claim part hours by time spent.
Claim against the support item that matches the service delivered, using the full number (15_045_0128_1_3) on invoices and payment requests.
The national price limit for 15_045_0128_1_3 went up by $1.82 (3.6%): from $51.20 in 2025-26 to $53.02 in 2026-27.
| Location | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | $51.20 | $53.02 | +$1.82 | +3.6% |
| Remote | $71.68 | $74.23 | +$2.55 | +3.6% |
| Very remote | $76.80 | $79.53 | +$2.73 | +3.6% |
2025-26 figures are from the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26, version 1.1 (valid from 24 November 2025), page 97. 2026-27 figures are from the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27, version 1.2.
These examples use the 2026-27 price limits: the most a provider can charge NDIA-managed or plan-managed participants. The price agreed with a provider can be lower. Part hours are claimed by the time spent (for example 45 minutes is 0.75 hours).
| Example | Worked out as | Price limit |
|---|---|---|
| 45 minutes | 0.75 hours × $53.02 | $39.77 |
| 2 hours | 2 × $53.02 | $106.04 |
| 2 hours a week for a year (52 weeks) | 104 hours × $53.02 | $5,514.08 |
| 2 hours in a remote area | 2 × $74.23 | $148.46 |
| The same in a very remote area | 2 × $79.53 | $159.06 |
| 2 hours in a group of 4, per participant (not divided) | 2 × $53.02 | $106.04 |
Building a whole plan? Add 15_045_0128_1_3 to the plan budget builder to mix it with other supports and email yourself the breakdown.
The result is the most a provider can charge NDIA-managed or plan-managed participants; the agreed price can be lower.
For 15_045_0128_1_3 the remote limit ($74.23) is 40% above the national limit and the very remote limit ($79.53) is 50% above it. Schedule 11 of the Pricing Schedule lists isolated towns that are re-classified as remote for planning and pricing purposes.
15_045_0128_1_3 is a Capacity Building support (support purpose 3) in support category 15 (Improved Daily Living). Capacity Building supports build the participant’s independence and skills. Plan budgets are allocated at support category level and must be used towards the goals in the participant’s plan.
| How the plan is managed | Who can deliver it | Price limit applies |
|---|---|---|
| NDIA-managed | A registered NDIS provider, registered for registration group 0128 (Therapeutic supports). The provider must tell the participant its prices and conditions, including notice and cancellation terms, before delivering. | Yes |
| Plan-managed | Registered or unregistered providers. The plan manager pays the provider and checks the price. | Yes |
| Self-managed | Registered or unregistered providers. | No: self-managing participants are not bound by price limits |
An example invoice at the 2026-27 national price limit. Use the price you agreed with the participant, which can be lower.
| Date | Support item | Description | Qty | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 13/10/2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm | 15_045_0128_1_3 | Community Engagement Assistance | 2 | $53.02 | $106.04 |
| Total | $106.04 | ||||
In the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27 the national price limit for 15_045_0128_1_3 (Community Engagement Assistance) is $53.02 an hour; $74.23 remote and $79.53 very remote.
The support empowers the participant and improves their interactions with their social networks, or helps them engage in the community through a group approach to reach goals, gain insight and make informed decisions.
The national price limit went up by $1.82 (3.6%): from $51.20 in 2025-26 to $53.02 in 2026-27.
Not for NDIA-managed or plan-managed participants: the price limit is the most a provider can charge them. Providers can charge less.