Provider travel - non-labour costs | Specialist Positive Behaviour Support | Assistance with Daily Life | 01_799_0110_1_1

Overview:

This NDIS support item addresses provider travel non-labour costs for participant services.

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 benefit from increased accessibility to services, regardless of location. This funding ensures no additional burden is placed on participants for provider travel expenses, facilitating consistent support and encouraging flexible service delivery to suit individual participant needs.

Impact Statement:

By covering travel non-labour costs, the NDIS promotes equitable service provision, ensuring geographical barriers do not compromise the quality of participant support.