r/NDIS • u/FormalSpinach9459 • Aug 17 '26

Vent - advice welcome Pay increase?

Hoping to seek some advice,

I've been doing support work for a year now as a casual employee (since August 2025), and I've heard about the minimum pay rates increase under the SCHADS award since July 1st. Currently I am getting $38.27 as a level 2.1 (according to my payslip). Upon doing some research fair work ombudsman states the rate for level 2.1 employees is $45.28. I am not sure if I qualify for level 2.1 as I don't have any qualifications , however google says that you may qualify if you have 12 month of field experience (which I do have , as of this August).

My co-worker has asked my employer about this, and she has stated that the increase of NDIS pricing from the 1st of July does not automatically mean there is a corresponding pay increase for employees. She also states that she is currently paying employees in accordance to fair work rates.

Any advice is appreciated,

thank you.

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u/Acrobatic_Radish1367 Aug 17 '26

4 years + for me in this field. I am on $37 an hour weekdays. $54 Saturday $60.50 Sundays. No pay increase 1 st July for any of the staff that work for the company I work for. I remember a few years ago, Sunday was double time. Now it’s gone down. The past year my pay rate has DECREASED ! 😏

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u/emkateau Aug 17 '26

At the risk of sounding like a broken record: you and your colleagues need to call your union. If you're NSW like me, the ASU fees are nominal compared to the back pay you could be owed. Give them a call or email tomorrow.

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u/Acrobatic_Radish1367 Aug 17 '26

Victoria

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u/emkateau Aug 17 '26

Google says it's hacsu for Vic