Transport funding under the NDIS.
Transport is an important part of everyday life. You might need it to get to work, a place of study, medical appointments or to access the community. If you’re unable to travel independently due to disability, the NDIS may fund supports to help you get around. It’s important to consider your transport needs during your initial planning or plan reassessment meeting. NDIS transport supports are specifically funded for travel and are very limited in application, including help with everyday travel and specialised transport. How transport is funded under the NDIS. The NDIS will only provide transport funding if you’re unable to use public transport such as a city bus, train or tram without substantial difficulty due to disability. Funding must meet the NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria. That means the cost must: Be related to your disability support needs Be an NDIS support Not be a day-to-day living cost Not duplicate existing government services or subsidies. The NDIS will take into account any taxi subsidy schemes available. It will also consider what is reasonable for families, carers, informal networks and the community to provide. Recurring transport funding under PACE. If you’re on the PACE system, you may see recurring transport