Provider travel - non-labour costs | Assistance In Coordinating Or Managing Life Stages, Transitions And Supports | Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaches | 07_799_0106_6_3

Overview:

Non-labour travel costs are covered under this NDIS support item.

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:

Beneficiaries experience increased access to essential services, not limited by their location. It ensures timely support, enhancing service consistency. Economic barriers are reduced, fostering inclusivity and holistic care. This allowance nurtures a robust support network, integral to achieving participant goals and promoting autonomy.

Impact Statement:

The provision cultivates equitable service distribution across diverse communities, pivotal for broad-ranging participant well-being and societal integration.