Getting you there
Here’s how you can request NDIS transport allowance in your plan if you need to travel with your Support Worker outside of your home because of your disability. NDIS travel allowance for providers is something different, which we’ll also discuss below.
Three reasons you may need travel funding:
- You need someone to take you to medical appointments
- You need to go places to go about daily living
- You need someone to take you places so you can connect with others.
What is NDIS Transport Allowance?
Transport allowance enables participants to access disability supports outside their homes and achieve their plan goals.
You will generally access funding through the NDIS for transport assistance if you can’t use public transport without substantial difficulty due to your disability. The funding takes into account any relevant taxi subsidy scheme.
How do you know if you’re eligible to receive a travel allowance? How do you go about claiming it? You can click here to read the NDIS requirements for this funding.
NDIS can fund you to pay a Provider to transport you to an activity that isn’t a support or is a support delivered by another provider. Examples of this include travel to and from appointments with a GP or a physiotherapist, or to and from your workplace.
The NDIS travel allowance won’t cover transport assistance for carers to take their family member with a disability to everyday commitments. If that describes your situation, then apply for the Multi Purpose Taxi Program. That may be one way to reduce your costs.
Why is the NDIS Travel and Transport Allowance Important?
Travel assistance allows you to complete your daily tasks and meets your need to live a sustainable life.
At Ability Au we want to assist you through travel to increase your mobility, giving you the ability to get things done and fulfill important tasks. We know how much your independence means to you. Our team can support your travel goals so you can become more mobile and independent in your life.
What Does NDIS Travel and Transport Assistance Look Like?
Discuss with your Support Worker the kind of travel assistance you need to meet your individual needs and goals. Regarding travel, Ability Au can help you improve your daily living, including the following tasks:
- Learn to use public transport
- Go grocery shopping with your Support Worker
- Visit your local chemist to pick up your prescriptions
- Attend your appointments
- Get involved in your community by attending events, groups, or clubs
- Visit the park or library
What Are Some Examples of How the NDIS Transport Allowance Can Help You?
We’re going to list three ways travel funding can help you (just to get your brain firing ideas):
- Build your mobility so that you can move freely and easily to achieve your everyday goals and important tasks
- Teach you how to use public transport so you can have the confidence to do it on your own
- Increase your independence through your new skills navigating public transport or your Support Worker’s driving help.
What is NDIS Travel Allowance for Providers?
NDIS providers claim for the time Support Workers spend driving to you.
Here’s an example of why NDIS Providers need to claim this payment:
A Support Worker sees four Participants in a day, spending 30 minutes driving to each one, meaning they’re spending a total of two hours driving. It’s only fair they get paid for their time.
NDIS allows providers to claim 30 minutes of Provider Travel to a Participant each shift. At Ability Au, we only claim 20 minutes.
NDIS charges $57.10 per hour for Provider Travel since 1 Jul 2021. You can expect your NDIS Provider to make sure your plan covers this.
Conclusion: How Can I Access This Funding?
To sum up, we’re going to look at some final thoughts. Four things that answer the question, what’s the next step?
First, if you have Core funding for Travel in your NDIS plan, then you can access this support from Ability Au. Want to use this funding? Get in Touch
Second, unsure whether you have this funding in your plan? Give Ability Au a call on 0401 635 661 or Get in Touch
Third, if you’re not with the NDIS but want to join so you can receive this support, contact us for a quick NDIS assessment to see if you’re eligible.
Finally, you have flexibility with the funding in your plan to use it to meet your needs. As a result, make sure you request the travel allowance if it helps you.
If you would like to learn more about our travel and transport services, our friendly team are happy to help. You can email us at info@abilityau.com.au or contact us here.