Provider travel - non-labour costs | Assistance With Daily Life Tasks In A Group Or Shared Living Arrangement | 01_799_0115_1_1

Overview:

This NDIS support item covers non-labour costs when providers travel to deliver 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:

By addressing provider mobility, participants benefit from better service accessibility, particularly in regional or remote areas. This enhances the frequency and reliability of supports, helping to maintain consistent care schedules and promoting the engagement of participants with their surrounding community and support networks.

Impact Statement:

This item is pivotal in expanding service reach to those who would otherwise be geographically isolated, ensuring equity in service provision across Australia.