One of the biggest grey areas for NDIS providers is paying staff for kilometers driven and how (or if) those costs can be claimed from the NDIS. Let’s clear it up in simple terms. What the law says (SCHADS Award 2025) If a support worker uses their own car to drive a participant to an appointment, activity, or outing, the worker must be paid a vehicle allowance. Current rate: 99 cents per km (as set by the ATO for 2024–25). This rule comes from the SCHADS Award (law that cove

Safe transitions between hospital and home are critical for NDIS participants—but they don’t happen by accident. This blog breaks down the NDIS Commission’s 2025 Practice Alert and outlines what providers and support coordinators must do to reduce risk, improve continuity of care, and stay compliant. Includes practical tools and checklists to support your team.