The complete reference to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award MA000100 for NDIS providers, community services, home care and disability support organisations — coverage, classifications, penalty rates, allowances, minimum engagement and Fair Work compliance.
The SCHADS Award (MA000100) sets minimum pay by classification, starting at $27.55/hour full-time (Social and community services - Level 1 - pay point 1 (social community services)). Saturdays pay 150% (full/part-time) or 175% (casual); Sundays 200% (full/part-time) or 225% (casual); public holidays 250% (full/part-time) or 275% (casual). Casual percentages already include the 25% casual loading. Figures current as at 1 July 2026, sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide — full tables below, or ask Fitz for the exact rate for your classification and shift.
The Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award MA000100 covers social and community services, home care, disability services (including NDIS), family day care and crisis accommodation. Getting coverage right matters — it drives the classification structure, penalty rates, and allowances that apply to every shift. Applying the wrong award creates systematic underpayment exposure.
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Penalty rates under MA000100 for weekend and public holiday work, as a percentage of the ordinary hourly rate:
| When worked | % of ordinary rate |
|---|---|
| Saturday (FT/PT) | 150% |
| Saturday (casual) | 175% |
| Sunday (FT/PT) | 200% |
| Sunday (casual) | 225% |
| Public holiday (FT/PT) | 250% |
| Public holiday (casual) | 275% |
Casual employees receive a 25% loading; the casual penalty percentages above are all-inclusive of that loading, not stacked on top.
A sample of the full-time minimum rates. See the SCHADS Award pay rates page for the full table, streams and casual rates.
| Classification (full-time) | Hourly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Social and community services - Level 1 - pay point 1 (social community services) | $27.55 | $1046.90 |
| Social and community services - Level 1 - pay point 2 (social community services) | $28.44 | $1080.60 |
| Social and community services - Level 1 - pay point 3 (social community services) | $29.45 | $1119.10 |
| Social and community services - Level 2 - pay point 1 (social community services) | $36.22 | $1376.49 |
| Social and community services - Level 2 - pay point 2 (social community services) | $37.36 | $1419.79 |
| Social and community services - Level 2 - pay point 3 (social community services) | $38.50 | $1462.96 |
| Social and community services - Level 2 - pay point 4 (social community services) | $39.53 | $1501.95 |
| Social and community services - Level 3 - pay point 1 (social community services) | $40.49 | $1538.59 |
| Social and community services - Level 3 - pay point 2 (social community services) | $41.66 | $1582.94 |
| Social and community services - Level 3 - pay point 3 (social community services) | $42.55 | $1616.71 |
| Social and community services - Level 3 - pay point 4 (social community services) | $43.42 | $1649.97 |
| Social and community services - Level 4 - pay point 1 (social community services) | $46.70 | $1774.74 |
Showing 12 of 76 full-time classifications. Ask Fitz for any classification, employment type or stream.
The SCHADS Award sets a minimum period an employee must be paid for each time they are engaged:
| Allowance | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Broken shift allowance (1 unpaid break) | $21.81 | per broken shift |
| Broken shift allowance (2 unpaid breaks) | $28.87 | per broken shift |
| First aid allowance (full-time) | $21.43 | per week |
| First aid allowance (part-time or casual) | $0.56 | per hour |
| Laundry allowance | $0.33 | per shift |
| Meal allowance - overtime | $17.30 | per occasion |
| On call allowance (Mon-Fri, any 24-hour period) | $25.66 | per period |
| On call allowance (any other 24-hour period or public holiday) | $50.81 | per period |
Operating under MA000100 creates obligations beyond paying the correct rate:
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