Provider travel - non-labour costs | Specialist Positive Behaviour Support | Behaviour Support | 11_799_0110_7_3

Overview:

Provider Travel - Non-Labour Costs facilitate service access for participants by covering specific provider expenses.

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 accessibility to services, as this item encourages providers to service remote or less accessible areas. The convenience of home or community-based support is maximised, reducing travel burden on participants and potentially expanding their choice of providers.

Impact Statement:

The NDIS alleviates geographical barriers, fostering equity in service provision and empowering participants through broader service access and choice.