Provider travel - non-labour costs | Assistance to Access and Maintain Employment or higher education | Lifelong Learning | 13_799_0102_4_3

Overview:

Provider Travel is a vital NDIS support that covers non-labour costs incurred by service providers.

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 accessing this support, participants enjoy a wider reach of services, unhindered by geographical barriers. It fosters increased access to essential support and community participation. The funding stability allows participants to plan long-term engagements with service providers confidently, encouraging consistent, quality support.

Impact Statement:

The non-labour travel cost reimbursement significantly enhances service accessibility, improving the overall quality of life for NDIS participants.