NDIS lawn mowing and gardening services for participants, support coordinators and plan managers
Mowbuddy connects NDIS participants with a local, insured Mowbuddy gardener for regular lawn mowing, edging, weeding and garden tidy ups. We charge at or under the NDIS price limit and invoice your plan manager with everything they need to pay.
- Plan managed and self managed participants welcome
- Charged at or under the NDIS price limit for House or Yard Maintenance
- Invoices show the participant's NDIS number and item 01_019_0120_1_1
- The same local gardener each visit, and we arrange cover if they're ever unavailable
Does the NDIS pay for lawn mowing?
Yes. Lawn mowing and basic gardening can be funded through the participant's Core Supports budget under House or Yard Maintenance (support item 01_019_0120_1_1), when it is reasonable and necessary and the participant can't do it themselves because of their disability. The national price limit is $59.01 an hour until 30 November 2026 and $63.42 an hour from 1 December 2026. Plan managed and self managed participants can choose Mowbuddy.
Last updated 9 November 2026. NDIS rates checked against the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026 to 27.
What is the NDIS hourly rate for lawn mowing and gardening in 2026?
The NDIS sets a maximum hourly price for House or Yard Maintenance. It is the same in every state and territory, with higher limits for remote areas.
Standard areas (MMM 1 to 5). Took effect when the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026 to 27 was set in September 2026.
Standard areas. The NDIA announced this 7.5% rise on 19 October 2026 after the Fair Work Commission's care award decision.
2026 to 27 limits for MMM 6 and MMM 7 until 30 November. All Mowbuddy areas are standard areas.
Who pays, and what can be charged?
| How the plan is managed | Can they use Mowbuddy? | Maximum price | Who pays the invoice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan managed | Yes | The NDIS price limit | The plan manager, by bank transfer |
| Self managed | Yes | The price agreed with the participant | The participant, who claims it back from the NDIA |
| Agency managed | No, agency managed plans need a registered NDIS provider | The NDIS price limit | The NDIA, through the provider portal |
Travel time to and from the participant's home is charged at the NDIS hourly rate, up to 30 minutes each way, and only when it's agreed in the service agreement. Our hourly rate includes GST, and the total we charge, GST included, stays at or under the NDIS price limit. Always check the price in effect on the day the support is delivered.
What garden work does the NDIS cover?
House or Yard Maintenance is for the regular jobs that keep a home safe and easy to get around, like a mowed lawn without trip hazards and clear paths for a wheelchair or walker.
Usually covered
- Lawn mowing, edging and whipper snipping
- Weeding garden beds and paths
- Hedge trimming and light pruning
- Clearing paths, driveways and entries
- Green waste removal after the job
- One off tidy ups of overgrown yards
Usually not covered
- Materials like mulch, soil, turf and plants
- Landscaping or garden makeovers
- Repairs, fencing and structural work
- Pools and spas
- Buying garden tools or equipment
- Work that needs a licensed tradesperson or arborist
How it works for support coordinators and plan managers
Send one enquiry
Tell us about the participant, the address and the plan manager. No need to fill in lawn size questions or use the booking portal.
Visit and quote
A local Mowbuddy gardener visits, checks access and quotes in hours at or under the NDIS price limit. We send a written service agreement to sign.
Regular visits, simple invoices
Same gardener each visit. After each job the plan manager gets an itemised invoice with the NDIS number, item number, date, hours and rate.
Why support coordinators choose Mowbuddy
We have local Mowbuddy gardeners available across Australia, and our network is growing every month. Send us the participant's address and we'll match them with a gardener in their area.
Insured and reliable
Every Mowbuddy gardener runs their own insured local business, and we follow the NDIS Code of Conduct.
We manage any changes
If your gardener is sick, on leave or needs to change, we organise another Mowbuddy gardener and let you know. No need to find a new provider or redo paperwork.
Paperwork done right
Invoices go straight to the plan manager in the format they need, paid by bank transfer or card. One contact at Mowbuddy for all your participants.
Request an NDIS lawn mowing quote
For support coordinators, plan managers, case managers and participants. We usually reply the same day, and always within one business day.
- No lawn size or grass height questions
- Free visit and written quote
- Service agreement sent by email
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9100 3636. Or if you'd rather not fill in the form, email us at team@mowbuddy.com.au.
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NDIS lawn mowing questions
Can NDIS funding pay for lawn mowing and gardening?
Yes. It can be funded under House or Yard Maintenance (01_019_0120_1_1) in the Core Supports budget, Assistance with Daily Life, when it's reasonable and necessary and the participant can't do it because of their disability.
What is the NDIS hourly rate for lawn mowing in 2026?
$59.01 an hour in standard areas until 30 November 2026, and $63.42 an hour from 1 December 2026. Remote and very remote areas have higher limits. Self managed participants can agree a different price.
Is Mowbuddy a registered NDIS provider?
No. Mowbuddy is not a registered NDIS provider, so we work with plan managed and self managed participants. Agency managed participants need a registered provider.
Can plan managed participants use Mowbuddy?
Yes. Plan managed and self managed participants can use any provider, registered or not. Agency managed participants need a registered NDIS provider.
How do you invoice plan managers?
After each visit we email the plan manager an itemised invoice with the participant's name and NDIS number, the support item number, date, hours and hourly rate. Plan managers pay by bank transfer or card.
What happens if our gardener is unavailable?
We look after it. If your Mowbuddy gardener is sick, on leave or needs to change, we organise another Mowbuddy gardener and let you and the participant know. The service agreement and invoicing stay the same.
Do you charge travel?
Travel time to and from your home is charged at the NDIS hourly rate, up to 30 minutes each way, and is set out in your service agreement before we start. If your gardener visits more than one NDIS participant on the same trip, the travel is shared between them.
Is GST charged?
Yes. Our prices include GST, and the total on every invoice, GST included, stays at or under the NDIS price limit, so plan managers can pay it in full.
Do support coordinators need to use the online booking form?
No. Send one enquiry on this page and a Mowbuddy gardener will visit, quote and set up a service agreement.
Which areas do you cover?
We have local Mowbuddy gardeners available across Australia, and our network is growing every month. Send us the participant's address and we'll match them with a gardener in their area.
Sources
- NDIA, NDIS pricing arrangements and Pricing Schedule 2026 to 27
- NDIA, NDIS price increase from 1 December 2026(19 October 2026)
- NDIA, New price limits set for NDIS supports(September 2026)
- Federal Register of Legislation, NDIS (Pricing Arrangements) Determination 2026
- ATO, GST and the NDIS
- NDIS Commission, NDIS Code of Conduct
Lawns done, online. For your NDIS participants too.
One enquiry, a local gardener, and invoices your plan manager can pay straight away.
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