Provider travel - non-labour costs | Exercise Physiology & Personal Well-being Activities | Health and Wellbeing | 12_799_0126_3_3

Overview:

This NDIS support item covers travel expenses incurred by providers excluding labour 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 'Provider Travel - Non- Labour Costs' support item in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Participant Outcomes:

Participants benefit from an assurance of consistent, punctual in-person services, regardless of geographical barriers. By compensating providers for travel costs, this item facilitates a broader reach of services and greater inclusion for participants residing in remote areas. It also helps maintain service continuity, crucial for participants who rely on regular support.

Impact Statement:

Non-labour travel costs underpin the NDIS's commitment to equitable service provision, enabling comprehensive support access across Australia.