NDIS Dietitian and Exercise Physiology Prices Cut Again for 2026-27
Dietitian rates fall to $178.99 and exercise physiology to $161.99 from 1 July 2026, the second annual cut for both. What it means for margin, and how to respond.
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Allied Health Marketing Articles
Allied health practices face unique marketing challenges, from AHPRA compliance to building referral networks. These articles provide practical strategies tailored specifically for allied health professionals.
NDIS Other Professionals Price Drops to $156.16, and OMS Gets Its Own Line Item
The NDIS Other Professional rate is cut $37.83 to $156.16 an hour, the largest therapy cut in 2026-27. Early Childhood is carved out, OMS gets its own line item, and practitioner identification is now required at claim.
NDIS Price Guide 2026-27: Every Change Allied Health and NDIS Providers Need to Know
From 1 July 2026 the NDIA splits therapy prices three ways: psychology up to $252.99, several professions cut, most held, and travel and report writing unbundled into separate line items.
NDIS Psychology Prices Rise to $252.99 in 2026-27: What It Means for Providers
Psychology is the only therapy profession to get a rise in 2026-27, up $20.00 to $252.99 per hour. Here is what the increase means for your practice's revenue and pricing.
NDIS Therapy Travel and Report Writing Are Now Separate Line Items
From 1 July 2026, NDIS therapy claiming is unbundled: direct service, provider travel, non-face-to-face time, NDIA-requested reports and telehealth are each their own line item. Here is what changes operationally and a checklist to work through before July.
NDIS Future Generations Bill 2026: Provider Guide
The NDIS Future Generations Bill is not a small technical amendment. If passed, it reshapes access, planning, provider registration, enrolment, payments, plan management, support coordination and pricing. For NDIS providers and allied health practices, the commercial risk is not just compliance. It is how quickly your service mix, referral base, claims process and positioning adapt.
Mandatory NDIS Registration
Health and Disability Minister Mark Butler is preparing to unveil a multi-billion dollar NDIS savings plan that will almost certainly include mandatory registration for currently unregistered providers. For the thousands of allied health practices that have built their businesses serving plan-managed and self-managed participants, this is the biggest structural shift since the NDIS rolled out. Here is what it means and what to do about it.
AEIOU Foundation Liquidation
On 11 March 2026, AEIOU Foundation, one of Australia's longest-running specialist early intervention providers for autistic children, entered liquidation. All centres have closed with immediate effect. For NDIS providers, allied health practices, and healthcare businesses watching from the sidelines, this is a case study in what happens when funding concentration meets policy disruption.
Thriving Kids Delay NDIS
The Thriving Kids program has been delayed by three months, with the new start date now 1 October 2026. For allied health practices and NDIS providers who have built their businesses around paediatric early intervention, this delay raises urgent questions about the future of private practice.
Chiropractic Marketing 2026
With over 6,000 registered chiropractors in Australia competing alongside physiotherapists and osteopaths, differentiation is essential. This guide covers AHPRA-compliant advertising, local SEO dominance, Google Ads strategy, GP referral building, and patient retention approaches that work in 2026.
Speech Pathology Marketing
The speech pathology sector in Australia continues to grow, driven by NDIS funding and increased awareness of early intervention. This guide covers Google Ads strategies, SEO, NDIS participant marketing, school partnerships, and referral network building for speech pathology practices.
OT Practice Marketing
Occupational therapy practices serve diverse client groups, from paediatric sensory support to aged care home modifications. This guide covers marketing strategies for each, including NDIS participant acquisition, Google Ads, school partnerships, and referral network building.
Physiotherapy Marketing
With over 40,000 registered physiotherapists in Australia and new clinics opening regularly, standing out requires a strategic approach. This guide covers local SEO, Google Ads, GP referral relationships, sports club partnerships, and patient retention strategies.
PBS Practice Marketing
Positive Behaviour Support practices face unique marketing challenges in the NDIS landscape. This guide covers how to reach participants and families, build referral relationships with support coordinators, and establish your PBS practice as a trusted provider in your community.
Allied Health Google Ads
Google Ads delivers qualified patient enquiries for allied health practices faster than any other channel. This guide covers campaign structures, keyword strategies, AHPRA-compliant ad copy, and budget allocation for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, and speech pathology.
Allied Health Referrals
Referrals remain the highest-converting patient acquisition channel for allied health practices. This guide covers how to identify ideal referral partners, make professional introductions, and build lasting relationships that benefit everyone involved.