NDIS Therapy Hours Calculator
Calculate how many OT, physio, speech, and psychology sessions you can get with your NDIS Capacity Building - Daily Activities budget using 2025-26 rates.
2025-26 NDIS Therapy Rates
What is CB Daily Activity?
Capacity Building - Daily Activities (also called Improved Daily Living) funds therapies that help you:
- Build skills and independence
- Improve daily living activities
- Access allied health professionals
- Get assessments and reports
Note: Rates shown are NDIS price limits. Actual provider rates may vary. Some time may be used for reports and assessments. Check your plan for specific line items.
Calculate Your Therapy Sessions
Enter your CB Daily Activities budget and select the therapies you need.
Set percentage for each selected therapy (must total 100%)
Total: 100%
Your Therapy Hours Breakdown
Total Budget
$15,000
For Sessions
$13,500
For Reports
$1,500
Sessions Per Therapy Type
Based on NDIS price limits. Actual sessions may vary by provider.
Sessions Over Time
1.2
per week
5.3
per month
2.4
per fortnight
Maximise Your Therapy Funding
- Use therapy assistants for practice sessions at lower rates
- Book longer appointments for better value (reduced travel time)
- Consider telehealth sessions where appropriate
Frequently Asked Questions
The number of OT sessions depends on your Capacity Building - Daily Activities budget. At the 2025-26 NDIS rate of $214.41/hour:
| Budget | OT Hours | Weekly Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | ~23 hours | ~0.4/week |
| $10,000 | ~47 hours | ~0.9/week |
| $15,000 | ~70 hours | ~1.3/week |
| $20,000 | ~93 hours | ~1.8/week |
Remember to factor in time for reports and assessments, which may use 10-20% of your budget.
The 2025-26 NDIS price limit for occupational therapy is $214.41 per hour.
This is the maximum amount registered providers can charge. Key points:
- Some providers may charge less than the price limit
- Plan-managed and self-managed participants can negotiate rates
- Therapy assistants can be used at $90.27/hour for certain tasks
- Group sessions may have different rates
Physiotherapy under NDIS costs up to $193.99 per hour (2025-26 price limit).
Related rates:
- Physiotherapist: $193.99/hr
- Exercise Physiologist: $166.99/hr
- Therapy Assistant: $90.27/hr
Exercise physiology can be a cost-effective alternative for ongoing exercise programs under clinical supervision.
Yes! Your choice of provider depends on your plan management type:
- Self-managed: Any provider (registered or not)
- Plan-managed: Any provider (registered or not)
- Agency-managed: Registered providers only
You can change providers at any time if they're not meeting your needs. When choosing a provider, consider their experience with your specific needs, location, and availability.
CB Daily Activity (Capacity Building - Daily Activities), also called Improved Daily Living, funds allied health therapies including:
- Occupational therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Speech pathology
- Psychology and behavioural support
- Dietetics
- Exercise physiology
- Therapy assistants
The goal is to build your skills and independence for daily living activities. This funding is separate from Core Supports and cannot be moved between categories.
To request more therapy funding in your plan:
- Get therapist reports - Document your needs, progress, and recommended ongoing therapy
- Link to goals - Show how therapy helps you achieve specific plan goals
- Be specific - Request a specific number of hours with justification
- Request a plan review - If your needs have changed significantly
- Prepare evidence - Include medical reports, functional assessments, and therapy progress notes
Consider working with a support coordinator to help prepare your case for increased funding.