Provider travel - non-labour costs | Customised Prosthetics (includes Orthotics) | Assistance with Daily Life | 01_799_0135_1_1

Overview:

NDIS support item 01_799_0135_1_1 covers expenses incurred by NDIS service providers for traveling to deliver support services to participants for Customised Prosthetics (includes Orthotics) using Core funding, excluding labor costs.

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 covering non-labour transport costs, participants benefit from enhanced service delivery with reduced wait times and increased frequency of support. This provision alleviates the additional financial burden often faced by those living in remote or regional areas, fostering inclusivity. It ensures consistent support management and aids in maintaining the continuity of services, which is crucial for achieving individual NDIS goals.

Impact Statement:

This support ensures no participant is disadvantaged due to location, enhancing equal access to essential NDIS services throughout Australia.