Provider travel - non-labour costs | Development Of Daily Living And Life Skills | Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaches | 07_799_0117_8_3

Overview:

Essential travel expenses incurred by providers are compendiously 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:

By utilising this support, participants experience increased access to quality services regardless of location. It facilitates regular and punctual provider engagements, ensuring participants receive the supports they need without disruptive delays or cancellations due to travel constraints.

Impact Statement:

This NDIS provision significantly enhances service delivery equity, ensuring that geographical disparities do not compromise participant care and support continuity.