Provider travel - non-labour costs | Hearing Services | Improved Daily Living Skills | 15_799_0134_1_3

Overview:

NDIS support item 15_799_0134_1_3 covers expenses incurred by NDIS service providers for traveling to deliver support services to participants for Hearing Services by an Audiologist or Audiometrist using Capacity Building funding, 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:

Support item 15_799_0134_1_3 enables consistent service delivery to NDIS participants by supporting accessibility and punctuality. It facilitates providers to maintain a broader service area, enhancing choice and control for participants over who provides their services without the limitation of geographical barriers.

Impact Statement:

The reimbursement of travel expenses through 15_799_0134_1_3 ensures equitable service delivery, fostering participant engagement and satisfaction across diverse locations in Australia.