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National Travel Assistance (NTA) Scheme
Can I claim for the costs of a support person?
Under certain circumstances you may also be eligible for assistance towards a support person's costs, for example, if your health or disability specialist recommends a support person to assist you with clinical decision-making, or to provide physical support.
When a child is eligible for travel and accommodation assistance, they will always be eligible for assistance towards a support person's costs.
Funding for support person accommodation greater than 16 consecutive nights requires an approval letter from the specialist.