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Learn what counts as a Reportable Incident under the NDIS, how to identify and respond to serious incidents, and what providers must do to stay compliant. This FAQ explains reporting timeframes, incident categories, unauthorised restrictive practices, documentation requirements, and provider responsibilities.

An NDIS audit cycle is the repeated process in which NDIS-approved auditors review your organisation's compliance with the Commissioner's Practice Standards.

Learn how the NDIS PACE system modernises plan management, funding, and provider interactions. This guide explains what PACE is, how it affects participants, Support Coordinators, and providers, and how it makes planning simpler, more flexible, and secure.

Learn how Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) supports NDIS participants who are waiting for their long-term housing to be ready. This FAQ explains who is eligible, what MTA includes, how it’s funded, and how it helps participants transition safely without losing housing stability.

Discover how Short Term Respite (STR) supports NDIS participants and their carers. This guide explains who can access STR, what it includes, how it’s funded, and how to make the most of short-term stays to build skills, independence, and wellbeing.

This guide answers the most common NDIS provider questions about Working With Children Checks (WWCC) — including who needs one, state-by-state requirements, verification steps, record keeping, and how to stay compliant while safeguarding participants.

True participant engagement means more than ticking boxes — it means building trust, respecting lived experience, and supporting choice and control. This practical guide helps NDIS providers embed person-centred excellence into everyday practice, from trauma-informed care to strengths-based planning and cultural responsiveness.

Recently registered or due for renewal? This guide answers the most common questions we hear from registered NDIS providers — covering audit readiness, mid-term and renewal audits, registration group changes, internal audits, and how to stay compliant without the overwhelm.

Thinking about becoming a registered NDIS provider? This guide answers the most frequently asked questions from unregistered providers—covering registration requirements, timelines, training, audits, and what to expect as you begin your NDIS journey.

Major non-conformities in your NDIS audit? Don’t panic. This guide walks you through the Close Out Audit process, from corrective actions to successful outcomes—so you stay compliant and confidently continue your registration journey.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers must comply with evolving NDIS operational guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality, and participant-focused services. This article breaks down key expectations, compliance tips, and best practices for delivering SIL supports under the NDIS in 2025.

Whether you’re preparing for renewal or just want to stay compliant, this ultimate 2025 guide covers everything NDIS providers need to know about audits, documentation, and registration requirements.

Confused about the difference between Community Nursing and High Intensity Daily Personal Activities in the NDIS? This guide breaks down 0104 vs 0114, when to use each, who can deliver them, and how they impact cost, compliance and care quality for participants with complex needs.

If you are a plan manager, now is the time to tighten systems, review workflows, and ensure your team knows the stakes. Because compliance is no longer a nice-to-have. It is the job.

A mid-term audit is the next important step in the audit cycle for many NDIS providers.

A practical guide for NDIS providers on how to recruit, screen, onboard, and retain the right workers — including tips on job ads, interviews, worker files, and compliance with NDIS standards.

A well-crafted and comprehensive business plan not only guides your business strategy but also is often necessary for securing funding and provider registration.

Understand the key compliance guidelines for NDIS providers to stay on track, avoid risks, and build a trustworthy business.

Navigate NDIS Condition audits with confidence. Discover key steps for compliance success and ensure your organisation meets essential standards.

Unregistered NDIS providers, what you need to know, what to consider and how to make informed choices when it comes to the decision to operate unregistered or choosing to register.

Disruptions happen—but your services don’t have to. This guide helps NDIS providers develop a clear, compliant Business Continuity Plan to protect participants and ensure operational resilience.

Learn how the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission helps you deliver safer, more ethical services. This guide covers key obligations under the Code of Conduct, the Worker Orientation Module, and how to build a culture of respect, care and compliance in your NDIS business.

Navigate your NDIS Plan Review Report with confidence. This guide helps participants understand key elements and prepare effectively. Read more now!

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), governed by the NDIS Act and regulated by the NDIS Commission, provides various types of support to help people with disabilities live fulfilling and independent lives.

See what goes into a good NDIS service agreement and how it helps you and your participants stay on the same page from day one.

Find out what Module 2a involves and how providers can confidently meet the requirements while delivering safe, effective support for participants.

Find out more about the NDIS Over 65 Rule, its implications, and guidance on navigating support options.

Learn what makes a great NDIS Support Coordinator and how the right person can make a real difference in participants’ lives.

Learn how to work effectively with NDIS consultants while staying compliant and choosing the right support for your provider business.

Ensure your NDIS worker training meets compliance standards, enhances safety, and improves service quality. Learn key strategies for upskilling your workforce.

From February 1, 2021, the NDIS Workers Screening Check has been introduced as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality & Safeguard Framework.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is undergoing significant regulatory reforms, known as NDIS reforms, aimed at improving its efficiency, safeguarding participants, and enhancing the overall experience for people with disabilities, their families, and providers.

Assessing NDIS key personnel suitability is essential for compliance. Learn key considerations, best practices, and strategies to maintain service quality.

Discover key insights on Risk Assessed Roles in NDIS, including worker screening, compliance, and best practices to ensure participant safety and provider integrity.

Discover key strategies to build a successful NDIS business. Learn how to attract clients, improve services, and grow sustainably in a competitive market.

The NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators outline the expectations and requirements for registered providers to deliver services and supports to participants.

Need help with SIL registration? We've put together a practical guide that takes the guesswork out of the process. Perfect for providers and coordinators who want clear, straightforward answers.

If you’re passionate about supporting people with disabilities and are considering becoming an NDIS registered provider, you’re taking an important step toward making a meaningful difference in the lives of many.

New to the NDIS? This step-by-step guide helps providers support participants through registration, plan management & self-management. Read now!

Early intervention is a cornerstone of the NDIS, offering essential supports for participants with developmental delays. For NDIS providers, delivering effective early intervention services requires a strong understanding of developmental needs, the ability to work collaboratively, and a focus on empowering both participants and their families.

NDIS registration changes explained! Find out what’s happening, who’s affected & how to stay ahead of the transition. Read now for key updates.

Working to enrich the lives of people with a disability can be an extremely rewarding career. One of the most popular cleaning jobs is supporting people with disability to assist them with their household tasks at home.

Effective incident management is a critical part of the NDIS Commission’s safeguarding framework to minimise the risk of harm to people with disability, protect their right to be safe and empower them with choice and control over their lives, within the context of supports and services they receive.

Prepare for any emergency with our essential Participant Emergency Preparation Plan. Ensure safety and readiness in all situations. Read the article now!

The NDIS provides essential services and supports for Australians living with disabilities. High-intensity daily personal activities provides support to participants with complex needs.

Discover key insights into the NDIS Code of Conduct for service providers, ensuring compliance and quality support. Read the article for an essential guidance.

In today’s digital age, an online community for NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) plays a vital role in connecting, supporting and empowering participants, providers, and caregivers.

In this blog, we'll examine whether an NDIS business is a profitable venture, focusing on key factors that influence its financial performance.

For anyone in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) sector, a critical question often arises: How to find NDIS clients? This blog aims to provide practical strategies and tips to help NDIS providers connect with potential clients.

Need to complete NDIS verification? This guide breaks it down with simple tips to help you stay organised, audit-ready, and confident from start to finish.

Starting your NDIS certification journey? This guide walks you through what to expect, what to prepare, and how to make the process smoother and less stressful.

Understanding the nuances and requirements of an NDIS mid term audit is vital for maintaining compliance and enhancing service quality.

Thinking of becoming a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provider? This practical guide walks you through the full NDIS registration process, compliance requirements, design standards, and dwelling enrolment—so you can start with confidence.

Have you been thinking about how to start an NDIS business? In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of becoming a registered NDIS provider, so you can run your own NDIS business and provide quality services to NDIS participants.

This is a Residential Aged Care transition guide to the NDIS written by professional NDIS consultants at Provider+. This guide should be used as a resource tool along with NDIS resources linked to this article.

When a new NDIS review is announced, you can almost hear the heads of providers and participants around Australia turning.

The NDIS is complicated and overwhelming at the best of times. Trying to read and decipher an NDIS quarterly or annual report is enough to send any provider over the edge.

The new NDIS module 2 requirements outline processes for providers who use restrictive practices and write behaviour support plans.

If you wish to work as a disability support worker, you must meet the NDIS requirements.

Working to enrich the lives of people with a disability can be an extremely rewarding career. One of the most popular jobs supporting people with disability is helping them clean their dwellings and spaces.

At Provider+, we realise that understanding and meeting the NDIS certification requirements can be confusing. Our experienced consultants will clearly explain how to get an NDIS certification in Melbourne by walking you through the whole process.

Digging into the code of conduct for Providers

The NDIS has decided to create a new screening process for those working with participants

To help ensure quality care is available for our aging citizens, the Australian Government has created My Aged Care.

Dementia is most commonly associated with advancing age. The incidence of dementia increases exponentially between the ages of 65 and 90 years and doubles approximately every 5 years.

When you're an NDIS provider there are some other crucial reasons why you need to complete an internal audit. We have given you the top five reasons

Training, for you and your staff, can be one of the most important things you can do to keep your NDIS business healthy.

No matter what type of business you have, effectively marketing your product and services is crucial to your success.

There are plenty of opportunities for new providers to join the sector. However, you need to conform to certain requirements and have to follow specific guidelines.

As Australia’s population ages, there is a growing need for aged care workers. That, according to the Australian government, means the number of professional aged care workers is likely to double over the next five years.

Whether you're an NDIS or a My Aged Care provider, onboarding new staff to your business is essential to their ongoing performance.

As an NDIS or My Aged Care provider, looking after your tax arrangements can be a daunting prospect.

From 1 February, 2021, the NDIS Workers Screening Check (WSC) was introduced as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality & Safeguard Framework. This is a national approach to how workers are screened for risk-assessed roles.

Once you've done the hard work of recruiting and onboarding your superstar staff members, the next step is to retain them within your business.

The NDIS is a wide-ranging, national scheme and the rules associated with it can be complex.

Previous systems of supporting people with disabilities differed depending on the state or territory where those receiving the support lived.

For any business to succeed, it’s crucial to market your products and services effectively to find new participants.

Every NDIS participant’s needs are unique and so their service requirements are also different and a specific plan has to be devised.

Monitoring and compliance is important to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissions work as a regulator.

The new NDIS Worker Screening Checks will be implemented shortly to set a single national standard for all workers by replacing variable arrangements already operating in different states and territories.

The quality & safeguards commission of the NDIS with a specific set of education and regulatory powers has already started in New South Wales (NSW) & South Australia (SA)

This Module is online and interactive, specifically designed to assist the people working in the sector to support people with disability

Version control is a system of managing different versions of a document through a process of file naming and revision record keeping.

The Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audits form part of the assessments against the NDIS Practice Standards that NDIS providers have to undertake when they renew or register under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The NDIS registration process consists of a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audit in which NDIS providers are to present evidence of outcomes against the relevant modules of the NDIS Practice Standards.

The Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audits form part of the assessments against the NDIS Practice Standards that NDIS providers have to undertake when they renew or register under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

For those thinking of registering to become an NDIS provider or simply curious about the benchmark for assessment, here's a quick overview of the NDIS Practice Standards and what to expect.

The NDIS Commissioner's core supports are the standard requirements set out by the NDIS Commission in order for a provider to be qualified for NDIS registration.

Whether you are an established NDIS provider looking to expand your customer base; or a new provider, fresh in the marketplace and looking to set roots, you need to respect the concept of marketing.

The Basics of Specialist Disability Accommodation

The World Health Organisation's definition for assistive technology is, "any device or system that allows individuals to perform tasks they would otherwise be unable to do or increases the ease and safety with which tasks can be performed".

As an NDIS provider, it is important to keep track of not only the state of the services you provide, but also the progress of the NDIS participants receiving supports from you.