Price limits for some services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be increased by the federal government, who will inject more than $850 million into the market from July 2019.
Therapists receive a minimum increase of almost $11 per hour, while the base limit for attendant care and community participation will be increased by up to 15.4 per cent.
Minister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher said the changes "form part of the National Disability Insurance Agency's annual price review to update prices that reflect market trends, costs in wages and other influences".
"It also responds to regular monitoring of markets and responding to emerging issues," he said in a statement on Saturday.
The government also announced a $1.3 million boost for Playgroup Australia to continue delivering programs that support children with a disability.
Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson said Playgroup Australia will also receive $200,000 to continue Better Start Community Events.
"These events are held across the country, including in regional, rural and remote areas to promote the benefits of playgroups for children and to help parents connect with local support services, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme," Ms Henderson said.
Ms Henderson made public additional changes to the NDIS allowing for some participants to switch from a standard 12 month plan to a two year plan before needing a scheduled review.
