NDIS Dietitian Support: What’s Changing (and What’s Not) from July 2025
With the release of the NDIS 2025–2026 Price Guide, we want to provide clarity and confidence for plan managers, support coordinators, and participants navigating changes from 1 July 2025.
The good news? Dietitian services remain fully claimable under NDIS — and we’re here to guide you through what’s changing and what remains the same.
Key Takeaways
Dietitian supports are still available under:
Capacity Building – Improved Health & Wellbeing
Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
Who can provide these supports?
- Only Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) registered with Dietitians Australia.
What’s Changing from 1 July 2025?
1. Updated Pricing
From 1 July, the hourly rate for dietitian services will decrease slightly:
From: $193.99 → To: $188.99
2. Travel Time Billing (Labour Costs)
The NDIS has reduced the allowable travel time charge by 50%.
New travel labour rate: $94.50/hour
NDIS Dietitian Support Item Numbers & Pricing (From 1 July 2025)
- Improved Health and Wellbeing – Dietetic assessment and nutrition plan development
Line item code: 12_025_0128_3_3
National Fee: $188.99/hr
- Improved Daily Living – Therapy, assessment, training, or assistive technology support
Line item code: 15_062_0128_3_3
National Fee: $188.99/hr
- Improved Daily Living (Early Intervention) – Supports for children under 9 years old
Line item code: 15_062_0118_1_3
National Fee: $188.99/hr
What This Means for Participants
- Despite updates to pricing and travel rules, NDIS participants can continue accessing essential dietetic care under Capacity Building supports.
- Pending where you live, providers may offer options to complete your visits in person (at home), online via telehealth or a hybrid of the two options, to support best use of your funding.
Updated: 1 July 2025
