The Five NDIS Shift Types
The NDIS recognises five shift types, each with a different maximum hourly rate. The rate you charge depends on when you provide support. These rates come from the official NDIS Price Guide 2025-26 (Support Catalogue v1.1) and represent the maximum price limit for Assistance with Daily Life supports.
| Shift Type | When | Hourly Rate | Example (3 hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Mon-Fri daytime (6am-midnight) | $70.23 | $210.69 |
| Saturday | All day Saturday | $98.83 | $296.49 |
| Sunday | All day Sunday | $127.43 | $382.29 |
| Public Holiday | Gazetted public holidays | $156.03 | $468.09 |
| Night | Mon-Fri, midnight-6am | $78.81 | $236.43 |
Use our NDIS rate calculator to compute your exact shift earnings for any number of hours.
Weekday Shifts
Weekday shifts are the most common and cover daytime support provided Monday through Friday. The standard rate of $70.23/hr applies from 6am to midnight. If your shift extends past midnight, the hours between midnight and 6am are charged at the Night rate instead.
Weekend Shifts
Saturday and Sunday shifts attract higher rates to compensate for working outside normal business hours. Saturday shifts are billed at $98.83/hr and Sunday shifts at $127.43/hr. The day of the week is what determines the rate — not the time of day.
Public Holiday Shifts
Public holiday shifts carry the highest rate at $156.03/hr. This applies to gazetted public holidays as declared by the relevant state or territory government. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, the public holiday rate takes precedence.
Night Shifts
Night shifts cover the period from midnight to 6am on weekdays (Monday to Friday) at $78.81/hr. Night rates do not apply on weekends — Saturday and Sunday rates apply for all hours on those days.
Which Shift Type Goes on Your Invoice?
Your NDIS invoice must specify the shift type and use the corresponding PAPL billing code. If a single shift spans two different rate periods (e.g., a weekday shift that crosses midnight), you may need to split the invoice into two line items. Your progress note should also reflect the correct times.
CareVoice Detects Your Shift Type
When you record a voice note with CareVoice, the AI automatically detects the shift type from your description and applies the correct rate. You can always review and adjust the shift type before finalising your invoice. Compare CareVoice with other tools to see how automated shift detection saves time.