Provider travel - non-labour costs | Community Nursing Care | Improved Daily Living Skills | 15_799_0114_1_3

Overview:

Provider travel non-labour costs cover travel expenses incurred by NDIS 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 facilitating provider travel, participants access a broader range of services regardless of their location. This builds greater choice and control for participants over their supports, fostering inclusivity and promoting consistent service provision. It enables participants to receive services at home or community settings, enhancing comfort and participation levels.

Impact Statement:

The support item significantly improves accessibility to NDIS services, promoting equity across diverse participant locations.