Provider travel - non-labour costs | Exercise Physiology & Personal Well-being Activities | Improved Daily Living Skills | 15_799_0126_1_3

Overview:

This NDIS support item addresses the provider's non-labour travel 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 enhanced service accessibility, as the cost barrier for provider travel is mitigated. It underpins the overarching goal of the NDIS to make supports available and equitable, irrespective of location. Thus, allowing individuals across Australia to receive consistent and timely services, vital for their empowerment and community participation.

Impact Statement:

Fundamental to bridging geographical service gaps, this item directly contributes to increased equality in service provision access.