Provider travel - non-labour costs | Early Intervention Supports For Early Childhood | Assistance with Daily Life | 01_799_0118_1_1

Overview:

NDIS support item 01_799_0118_1_1 covers expenses incurred by NDIS service providers for traveling to deliver support services to participants for Disability-Related Health Supports for Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists or Other Professionals, excluding labor costs.

This support item relates to registration group 0118: Early Intervention Supports for Early Childhood and is to be used by participants younger than 7.

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:

Ensuring service providers can afford to travel to remote or less accessible areas enhances service reach and inclusivity. Participants gain from increased provider availability, leading to consistent support regardless of geographical barriers.

Impact Statement:

Dedicated travel cost compensation promotes equitable access to NDIS services across diverse locations, improving overall participant satisfaction and engagement with necessary supports.