Provider travel - non-labour costs | Early Intervention Supports For Early Childhood | Improved Daily Living Skills | 15_799_0118_1_3

Overview:

This NDIS support item covers the provider’s non-labour travel expenses.

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:

The inclusion of non-labour travel costs ensures that participants can access a greater range of services, regardless of their location. This promotes equity in service delivery, enabling individuals living in remote or regional areas to receive consistent support as those in urban centres. Additionally, it minimises out-of-pocket expenses which might otherwise prevent participants from utilising necessary supports.

Impact Statement:

Facilitates equitable, nationwide access to diverse NDIS services, enhancing participant autonomy and inclusion.