Provider travel - non-labour costs | Assistance In Coordinating Or Managing Life Stages, Transitions And Supports | Assistance with Daily Life | 01_799_0106_1_1

Overview:

The NDIS support item, Provider Travel - Non-Labour Costs (01_799_0106_1_1), covers providers’ non-labour travel expenses.

Service Details:

1. Eligible Costs:

• Providers may incur additional costs like road tolls, parking fees, and vehicles running costs.

2. Negotiation with Participants:

• Providers should discuss and agree upon reasonable contributions for these costs with participants.
• Where a worker is travelling to provide services to more than one participant then the provider should split the non-labour travel costs (including the return journey) between the participants, with the agreement of each participant in advance.

3. Reimbursements Rates:

• Vehicles owned by Provider or Worker: Up to $0.97 per kilometre.
• Other Transport Costs: Full amount for public transport fares, road tolls, and parking fees.

4. Claiming Process:

• Claims for non-labour costs must be seperate from the primary support claim.
• These costs are claimable only when provider travel time is also claimable.
• Use the specific 'Provider Travel - Non- Labour Costs' support item in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Participant Outcomes:

Participants gain enhanced access to specialist supports, reducing the barrier of distance. The initiative promotes equity, allowing individuals living in remote or regional areas to receive consistent services. The coverage of travel expenses effectively widens the choice for participants, facilitating a diverse range of service options and ensuring that geographical constraints do not limit their NDIS plan utilisation.

Impact Statement:

Enabling equitable participant support access, this item mitigates regional service disparities, fostering comprehensive, inclusive care.