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Historical example: This article describes comparing the 2024–25 and 2025–26 documents in June 2025. For current decisions, use the applicable NDIS pricing schedules and guidance, including effective dates. An AI summary is not the authority for a fee or claim.

If You're overwhelmed by NDIS Updates, Read This

If your week has looked anything like mine, you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like scrolling through the latest NDIS price guide updates... and maybe feeling your brain start to melt and emotions heighten. 

Every time an NDIS update lands, I get that same sinking feeling — another dense document to decode, another round of questions about what this means for my fees, my clients, and my business.

And judging by the DMs I’ve had from fellow speech pathologists this week, I know I’m not the only one.

But this year, I tried something new.
I let AI do the heavy lifting.

And honestly? It saved me hours and my sanity.

How I Use AI to Decode NDIS Price Guides

I used a combination of Chat GPT, Notebook LM, and Chat GPT Deep Research tools to make sense of it all.

Tools I Used:

  • Chat GPT — to summarise, compare documents, and generate ideas

  • Notebook LM — to turn long NDIS documents into an audio-friendly format I could listen to on the go

  • Chat GPT Deep Research tool — to ask very specific questions about the NDIS documents

Ethical Reminder:

AI tools are here to support, not replace, your professional judgement. Always cross-check important details and decisions. But they can dramatically reduce the time it takes to process new updates.

My Step-by-Step AI Process

Here’s exactly what I did:

Asked Chat GPT to summarise the key changes in the new NDIS price guide, focusing on speech pathology services.
Uploaded both the 2024–25 and 2025–26 price guides into Chat GPT’s Deep Research tool and asked it to compare them and highlight relevant differences.
Used it to brainstorm ways to adjust my business model (fees, services, subcontractor arrangements).
Drafted client communication emails about fee changes — normally a time-consuming task.
Uploaded key documents into Notebook LM and created an audio version I could listen to during walks (much easier than staring at a PDF!).

Result?

I ended the week with:

  • A clear understanding of key changes

  • A to-do list of business actions

  • Client communication templates ready to go

  • FAR less overwhelm

How You Can Use AI for NDIS Updates

Here are some practical ways you can use AI to lighten the load:

Summarise the NDIS price guide into plain English
Compare old vs. new price guides for changes relevant to your services
Brainstorm adjustments to your fees and service model
Draft client emails or letters explaining changes
Generate Q&A for your team so they’re informed
Create checklists for compliance and admin updates

Want More AI Tips for SPs?

If this was helpful, I share lots more practical ways to use AI in your speech pathology practice:

You can explore my AI Toolkit and upcoming live workshops, or join my free AI for Speech Pathologists Newsletter to get tips like this straight to your inbox.

 

When comparing versions, ask for the exact section and page supporting each difference and check both documents yourself. Do not upload identifiable participant information or use AI-generated compliance checklists as proof of compliance.

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