Provider travel - non-labour costs | Development Of Daily Living And Life Skills | Improved Daily Living Skills | 15_799_0117_1_3

Overview:

NDIS support item 15_799_0117_1_3 covers expenses incurred by NDIS providers for traveling to participants to develop general life skills to increase independence, 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 'Provider Travel - Non- Labour Costs' support item in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Participant Outcomes:

Participants benefit from broader access to services, garnering a greater choice of providers without being limited by geography. This inclusivity promotes equal opportunities for rural and urban participants alike, establishing a broader, more responsive service network tailored to individual needs, fostering independence and social participation.

Impact Statement:

This support item enhances service reach and equity across the NDIS network, ensuring consistent, quality services regardless of location.