Find NDIS nurses
An NDIS nurse is a registered or enrolled nurse who gives you clinical care linked to your disability, usually in your own home, paid for through your NDIS plan. On Solotude, you can find and message independent NDIS nurses yourself.
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Last updated October 2026
What an NDIS nurse does
NDIS nurses look after health tasks that are part of your disability support. They might help with:
- Wound care and pressure care
- Catheter, bowel and continence care
- Medication management
- PEG and tube feeding
- Tracheostomy and breathing support
- Training your support workers to do some tasks safely
What the NDIS funds, and what it doesn’t
The NDIS pays for nursing that’s linked to your disability and included in your plan. Health care anyone might need, like treatment for an illness, a hospital stay or a GP visit, is paid for by the health system instead. Not sure where your care fits? Ask your planner, plan manager or support coordinator to check your plan.
Nurse or support worker?
A support worker helps with daily life, like showering, meals and getting out. A nurse does clinical tasks that need nursing training. A registered nurse can often train and supervise your support worker to do some of these tasks, so you don’t need a nurse at every visit.
Which part of your plan pays for it
Nursing is usually paid from your Core budget. Look for this name in your plan:
| What your plan says | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Assistance with Daily Life | Nursing care linked to your disability, like wound, catheter and continence care |
Not sure what your plan covers? See what each part of your plan means.
What NDIS nurses cost
For 2026-27, the NDIS price limit on a weekday daytime is $128.05 an hour for a registered nurse and $103.44 an hour for an enrolled nurse. Evenings, nights and weekends have higher limits. If you’re plan-managed, they can’t charge more than the limit. If you’re self-managed, you agree the price together. If your plan is NDIA-managed, you’ll need a registered provider.
Price limits are reviewed every year in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.
How many nursing hours can your funding buy?
Type in how much Core funding you want to spend on nursing each week. We’ll show you how many hours that buys.
Estimate only. Based on the 2026-27 NDIS weekday daytime price limits for nurses. Evenings, nights and weekends cost more, so you’d get fewer hours. If your plan shows a yearly amount, divide it by 52. We set aside 15% of your funding for travel and admin, because most providers charge for these.
What Solotude checks for nurses
Before a nurse appears in search, we check their photo ID, their ABN and the NDIS Commission’s compliance records. Nurses must also hold current Ahpra registration, which we check on the national register.
Many nurses also add an NDIS Worker Screening Check or a Working with Children Check. We verify those too, and you can filter your search to only see nurses who hold them. Read how it works in our Verification Policy.
How to find a nurse on Solotude
- Create a free account on Solotude. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number.
Create a free account - Search by where you live and the support you need.
- Read profiles. See their experience, the support they offer and when they’re available.
- Message nurses directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree a price and put it in a service agreement between the two of you.
Can’t find the right fit? Post a job for free and let nurses come to you. See the full picture on how Solotude works.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the NDIS fund nursing care?
Yes, when the care is linked to your disability and included in your plan. It’s usually paid from Assistance with Daily Life in your Core budget. Care for an illness or injury that isn’t related to your disability is usually covered by the health system, like Medicare or your local health service.
What’s the difference between a nurse and a support worker under the NDIS?
A support worker helps with everyday life, like personal care, meals and getting out. A nurse does clinical tasks that need nursing training, like wound care, catheter care or managing complex medication. A registered nurse can also train your support workers to do some tasks safely.
What’s the difference between a registered and enrolled nurse?
A registered nurse has a university degree and can assess, plan and lead your care. An enrolled nurse has a diploma and works under the direction of a registered nurse. Both must be registered with Ahpra, and you can check them on the Ahpra public register.
Do I need a referral for NDIS nursing?
No. If nursing is funded in your plan, you can contact a nurse yourself. A letter from your GP or specialist about your health needs can help you get nursing added to your plan at a review.
Can a nurse train my support worker to do clinical tasks?
Yes. A registered nurse can assess a task, train your support worker to do it safely and check in over time. This can be more practical than booking a nurse for every visit, and it helps your funding go further.
How much does an NDIS nurse cost?
For 2026-27, the NDIS price limit on a weekday daytime is $128.05 an hour for a registered nurse and $103.44 an hour for an enrolled nurse. Evenings, nights and weekends cost more. If you’re self-managed, you agree the price with your nurse.
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