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Provider travel - non-labour costs - Assistance with Daily Life Tasks in a Group or Shared Living Arrangement

Line Item Description

This line item is designed for NDIS providers to claim reimbursement for non-labour travel costs associated with delivering supports in the 'Assistance in Shared Living Arrangements - Supported Independent Living (SIL)' category.

It specifically covers the out-of-pocket expenses incurred during travel, separate from the support worker's time.

???? What Are Non-Labour Costs?
Non-labour costs are additional expenses a provider might incur while a worker is travelling to provide a face-to-face support to a participant. According to the NDIS Pricing Arrangements, these can include:

Vehicle running costs: For a vehicle owned by the provider or worker, a reasonable contribution of up to $0.99 per kilometre can be claimed.

Other transport-related costs: This can include road tolls, parking fees, and public transport fares, which can be claimed up to the full amount of the cost incurred.

✅ Key Rules for Claiming
Providers must meet several conditions before claiming for these costs:

Prior Agreement: The provider must have an agreement in advance with the participant that specifies the travel costs that can be claimed.

Linked to Travel Time: A claim for non-labour costs can only be made if the provider is also eligible to claim for the worker's travel time for that same support.

Apportioning Costs: If a worker travels to provide support to more than one participant in a single trip, the non-labour costs should be reasonably divided among the participants, with their prior agreement.

Separate Claim: This cost must be claimed separately from both the primary SIL support and the claim for the worker's travel time.