As of August 22, the NDIA announced that providers can directly claim the costs of PPE from the NDIA.
This means we will not be charging people seeking support for the cost of PPE as planned.
Your feedback was crucial in informing this decision from the NDIA. Thanks to your valuable input, we were able to advocate on your behalf - working closely with the Government to reach this decision.
We will be providing support workers with a shift allowance of 50c per hour for the cost of PPE. There is no cost to clients.
State PPE requirements
If PPE is required in your state, you will be paid the PPE allowance as above.
For information on whether PPE is required on shift in your state, visit our COVID-19 response page and scroll down to "Personal protective equipment and allowance".
If you are required to wear a mask on shift:
We will be providing support workers with a shift allowance of 50c per hour for the cost of PPE. There is no cost to clients.