Provider travel - non-labour costs | Management of Funding for Supports | 14_799_0127_8_3

Overview:

NDIS support item 14_799_0127_8_3 covers expenses incurred by NDIS service providers for traveling to deliver support services to participants for management of funding for supports, 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 '14_799_0127_8_3 | Provider travel - non-labour costs' support item in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Participant Outcomes:

14_799_0127_8_3 support ensures participants receive necessary assistance regardless of their location, promoting equal access to services. 14_799_0127_8_3 contributes to an individual's increased independence by allowing consistent involvement of skilled providers. 14_799_0127_8_3 also reduces potential barriers to accessing quality support by mitigating extra costs that might otherwise discourage providers from servicing distant locations.

Impact Statement:

The inclusion of 14_799_0127_8_3 | Provider travel - non-labour costs in NDIS plans emphasises equitable service provision, enhancing community inclusivity.