Master Public Holiday Payroll, Safeguard Financial Compliance
Public holidays bring significantly higher costs across the NDIS sector—impacting providers managing payroll, participants receiving support, and workers delivering essential care. Whether you are managing rostering, invoicing, or compliance, understanding the interplay between NDIS price limits and SCHADS Award penalties is critical. This 2025-26 Holiday Pay Guide provides a clear framework to navigate complex rates, ensuring your organisation remains compliant, transparent, and financially sustainable during the holiday season.
Inside the guide, you’ll find:
- NDIS Price Limit Breakdown: Clear tables detailing maximum billable rates for 2025-26, including the $156.00 standard and $168.00 high-intensity caps for Assistance with Daily Life.
- SCHADS Award Interpretations: Definitive explanations of penalty rates, distinguishing between the 250% rate for permanent staff and the 275% total loading for casual workers.
- Payroll Calculation Formulas: Step-by-step examples showing exactly how to multiply base rates by public holiday loadings to prevent underpayment and Fair Work disputes.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Essential tips for accurate rostering and invoicing, ensuring charges are based on delivery time rather than administrative dates.
- Rostering Strategies: Insights into using tools like Imploy to automatically apply correct loadings, integrate timesheets, and highlight upcoming holidays to avoid budget surprises.
- Transparent Communication Tools: Guidance on explaining higher holiday charges to participants to maintain trust and avoid billing disputes.
Download your 2025-26 Holiday Pay Guide today and ensure accurate pay and compliant billing for every public holiday.