Provider travel - non-labour costs | Group And Centre Based Activities | 04_799_0136_6_1
Unit Price = $1
Unit: Each
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Overview:
This NDIS support item covers the travel expenses incurred by providers, excluding labour components.
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:
Accessing this support eases the financial load on participants, ensuring they receive necessary services without additional travel-related fees impacting their funding plan. It promotes equitable service delivery across urban and rural areas, facilitating consistent access to essential supports, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life for NDIS participants.
Impact Statement:
This item significantly reduces the barrier of distance, making comprehensive support accessible to more NDIS participants across Australia.
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