Provider travel - non-labour costs | Therapeutic Supports | Finding and Keeping a Job | 10_799_0128_5_3

Overview:

NDIS support item 10_799_0128_5_3 covers expenses incurred by NDIS service providers for traveling to deliver employment related assessment and counselling to participants, excluding labor 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 '10_799_0128_5_3 | Provider travel - non-labour costs' support item in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Participant Outcomes:

Support item 10_799_0128_5_3 enhances accessibility of providers through effective coverage of travel expenses. Participants can expect prompt, reliable support services without geographical barriers or the burden of additional travel costs. 10_799_0128_5_3 ensures equal access to quality NDIS services, regardless of participant location or mobility limitations.

Impact Statement:

By facilitating provider mobility, support item 10_799_0128_5_3 promotes equitable service delivery across regions, improving the overall reach and efficiency of the NDIS.