Provider travel - non-labour costs | Support Coordination | Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaches | 07_799_0132_8_3

Overview:

Covering non-labour-related travel expenses, this NDIS support item facilitates provider access to participants in diverse locations.

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:

Participants benefit from increased service accessibility, particularly those in remote or regional areas where travel is substantial. It encourages a broader choice of providers, fostering competitive service offerings and personalised care. As a result, participants enjoy continuity and dependability in their support services, contributing to enhanced life quality and greater independence.

Impact Statement:

Elimination of provider travel barriers significantly improves service distribution and participant autonomy within the NDIS framework.