Can the NDIS Fund a Support Worker to Drive Me?
Yes — a support worker who drives you as part of a funded support is covered. Here's how it works and how it differs from transport funding.
Yes. If a support worker drives you as part of delivering a support you're funded for — like getting out into the community — their support time is billable to your plan. That's different from transport funding, which helps with the cost of fares. Here's how the two work together, and how to set driving support up properly.
The short answer
How the NDIS decides
What's covered — and what isn't
How to get it into your plan
Bringing it together
Frequently asked questions
Does my support worker's driving time count against my hours?
Yes — the time your worker spends supporting you, including driving you during a funded activity, is part of the support and is billed to your community participation budget. That's why it's worth planning outings so the hours reflect the real time involved. Your service agreement should show how…
Can I just pay a support worker to drive me to one appointment?
If there's no actual support involved and you only need a lift, that's really a transport need rather than a support-worker service — transport funding is the better fit. If you need someone with you to attend safely and take part, then a support worker driving you can be funded. It comes down to…
Who pays for the worker's fuel and car?
You don't pay those directly as a fuel bill. The cost of running the vehicle is built into how your provider prices travel, which is agreed up front in your service agreement, not billed to you separately. Always ask your provider to explain their travel charges before you sign.