Provider travel - non-labour costs | Participation In Community, Social And Civic Activities | 04_799_0125_6_1

Overview:

NDIS support item 04_799_0125_6_1 covers expenses incurred by NDIS service providers for traveling to deliver standard intensity support services for participation in community, social and recreational activities, excluding labour 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 '04_799_0125_6_1 | Provider travel - non-labour costs' support item in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Participant Outcomes:

Participants benefit from improved access to 04_799_0125_6_1 services, particularly those in remote areas where providers travel significant distances. 04_799_0125_6_1 funding fosters inclusion by bridging the gap between providers and participants, allowing for consistent, uninterrupted care and support services delivery.

Impact Statement:

04_799_0125_6_1 support item is instrumental in enhancing service delivery efficiency, validating the providers' operational cost while promoting equitable service access across diverse locales.