Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
The NDIS Practice Standards and every quality indicator registered NDIS providers are audited against: the Core module and the supplementary modules for high intensity supports, behaviour support, early childhood, support coordination, SDA and supported independent living (new from 1 July 2026), plus verification, one leaf per indicator with what an approved quality auditor asks to see.
Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth) with 12 domains and 334 controls that map to 10 other frameworks. The largest domains are Core module: governance and operational management – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators (53 controls), Module 2: Specialist behaviour support – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators (36 controls), Module 2A: Implementing behaviour support plans – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators (36 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (12)
Core module: governance and operational management – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.1 | Risk management: organisational and participant risks identified and treated |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.2 | Risk management: documented, proportionate risk management system |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.3 | Risk management: system covers the eight required areas |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.4 | Risk management: infection and outbreak prevention and control |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.5 | Risk management: supports delivered consistently with the risk system |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.6 | Risk management: appropriate insurance held |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-11.1 | Quality management: proportionate quality system maintained and reviewed |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-11.2 | Quality management: documented internal audit program |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-11.3 | Quality management: continuous improvement from data and feedback |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-12.1 | Information management: informed consent to collect, use and disclose information |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-12.2 | Information management: participants told about storage, access, correction and withdrawal |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-12.3 | Information management: proportionate system recording accurate, timely information |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-12.4 | Information management: secure handling through to retention and destruction |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-13.1 | Complaints: proportionate, fair system complying with the complaints rules |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-13.2 | Complaints: participants told how to complain, including externally, without fear |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-13.3 | Complaints: continuous improvement in complaints and feedback management |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-13.4 | Complaints: workers aware, trained and compliant |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-14.1 | Incident management: proportionate system complying with the incident rules |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-14.2 | Incident management: participants told about incident management and outcomes |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-14.3 | Incident management: continuous improvement from incident review |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-14.4 | Incident management: workers aware, trained and compliant |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.1 | Human resources: skills, responsibilities and limits of each position documented |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.10 | Human resources: worker contact and secondary employment details kept current |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.2 | Human resources: pre-employment checks, qualifications and experience recorded |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.3 | Human resources: orientation and induction including the NDIS worker orientation module |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.4 | Human resources: training system identifying mandatory training and NDIS obligations |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.5 | Human resources: timely supervision, support and resources |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.6 | Human resources: worker performance managed and developed |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.7 | Human resources: workers with emergency response capabilities identified |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.8 | Human resources: plans to source and induct workforce during disruption |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.9 | Human resources: infection prevention and control training with refreshers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.1 | Continuity of supports: day-to-day operations managed to avoid disruption |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.2 | Continuity of supports: suitable cover for absences and vacancies |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.3 | Continuity of supports: needs and preferences documented and given to workers first |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.4 | Continuity of supports: arrangements for uninterrupted support across the agreement |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.5 | Continuity of supports: alternative arrangements explained, agreed and suitable |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.1 | Emergency and disaster: continuity of critical supports before, during and after |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.2 | Emergency and disaster: planning covers preparation, changes, adaptation and communication |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.3 | Emergency and disaster: governing body develops plans with participant consultation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.4 | Emergency and disaster: plans guide the governing body's response and oversight |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.5 | Emergency and disaster: plans actively tested and adjusted |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.6 | Emergency and disaster: periodic review points during an event |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.7 | Emergency and disaster: regular plan review with participant consultation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.8 | Emergency and disaster: plans communicated to workers, participants and networks |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.9 | Emergency and disaster: each worker trained to implement the plans |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.1 | Governance: people with disability contribute to governance and policy |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.2 | Governance: defined structure for legal, financial and safeguarding oversight |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.3 | Governance: governing body skills identified and gaps trained |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.4 | Governance: strategic and business planning covers NDIS and risk |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.5 | Governance: governing body monitors management performance |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.6 | Governance: suitably qualified management with clear accountability |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.7 | Governance: documented delegation when a position holder is absent |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.8 | Governance: conflicts of interest managed and documented |
Core module: provision of supports – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-18.1 | Access to supports: published supports, entry criteria and costs |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-18.2 | Access to supports: reasonable adjustments to the support environment |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-18.3 | Access to supports: withdrawal of supports and dignity of risk choices |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.1 | Support planning: assessment and plan developed with the participant |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.2 | Support planning: regular risk assessment and risk treatment strategies |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.2A | Support planning: risk of reliance on supports and disruption |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.3 | Support planning: periodic review of risk strategies with the participant |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.4 | Support planning: annual or earlier plan review and progress assessment |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.5 | Support planning: updating the plan when progress differs from goals |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.6 | Support planning: plan given in accessible form and available to workers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.7 | Support planning: sharing the plan with the network, providers and agencies |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.8 | Support planning: preventative health supports in the plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.9 | Support planning: emergency and disaster responses in the plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.1 | Service agreements: developed with the participant, with conditions explained |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.2 | Service agreements: helping the participant understand the agreement |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.3 | Service agreements: signed copies or a record of why none was given |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.4 | Service agreements: SIL in SDA dwellings, documented arrangements |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.5 | Service agreements: supports to be provided in an emergency or disaster |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-21.1 | Responsive supports: least intrusive, evidence-informed practice |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-21.2 | Responsive supports: links with health, allied health and other providers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-21.3 | Responsive supports: participant involvement in choosing workers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-21.4 | Responsive supports: trained workers for participants with monitoring needs |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-22.1 | Transitions: planned and documented transitions to or from the provider |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-22.2 | Transitions: risks identified, including temporary transitions such as hospital |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-22.3 | Transitions: documented transition processes reviewed and communicated |
Core module: rights and responsibilities – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-3.1 | Person-centred supports: participant rights built into everyday practice |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-3.2 | Person-centred supports: communication in the participant's language and mode |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-3.3 | Person-centred supports: links with support network and chosen community |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-4.1 | Individual values and beliefs: culture, diversity and beliefs identified |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-4.2 | Individual values and beliefs: right to practise culture and beliefs supported |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-5.1 | Privacy and dignity: consistent processes protecting privacy and dignity |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-5.2 | Privacy and dignity: participants told about confidentiality policies accessibly |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-5.3 | Privacy and dignity: agreement on what personal information and recordings are collected |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.1 | Independence and informed choice: active decision-making with timely accessible information |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.2 | Independence and informed choice: dignity of risk respected |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.3 | Independence and informed choice: autonomy, intimacy and sexual expression |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.4 | Independence and informed choice: time to consider options at every stage |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.5 | Independence and informed choice: access to an advocate of choice |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-7.1 | Freedom from abuse: prevention policies, procedures and practice |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-7.2 | Freedom from abuse: advocate information and access after an allegation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-7.3 | Freedom from abuse: allegations acted on, recorded and prevented from recurring |
Core module: support provision environment – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.1 | Safe environment: participants can identify their workers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.10 | Safe environment: PPE training for direct support workers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.11 | Safe environment: PPE available to workers and participants who need it |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.2 | Safe environment: working with participants to make settings safe |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.3 | Safe environment: working with other providers on risks and needs |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.4 | Safe environment: communication needs and how health concerns are expressed |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.5 | Safe environment: medical emergency protocols and trained workers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.6 | Safe environment: escalation systems for urgent health situations |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.7 | Safe environment: standard infection prevention and control precautions |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.8 | Safe environment: routine cleaning of non-home settings |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.9 | Safe environment: worker training in hand, respiratory and cough hygiene |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-25.1 | Money and property: managed, protected, accounted for and used with consent |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-25.2 | Money and property: supporting participants to access and spend their own money |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-25.3 | Money and property: no financial advice beyond the participant's plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26.1 | Medication: records of medication, dosage and participant identification |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26.2 | Medication: workers understand effects, side-effects and incident steps |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26.3 | Medication: safe, secure, identifiable storage with trained access only |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.1 | Mealtime management: identifying participants who need it |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.2 | Mealtime management: assessment by qualified practitioners |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.3 | Mealtime management: participant involved in assessment and planning |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.4 | Mealtime management: workers know needs and choking response |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.5 | Mealtime management: training in safe, enjoyable meals and health risks |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.6 | Mealtime management: plans available where meals are provided |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.7 | Mealtime management: menu planning for nutrition, preference and chronic risks |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.8 | Mealtime management: texture-modified food and fluid procedures |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.9 | Mealtime management: safe storage and identification of participant meals |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-27.1 | Waste: storage, handling and disposal of waste and hazardous substances |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-27.2 | Waste: reporting and review of exposure incidents |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-27.3 | Waste: emergency plan for clinical waste or hazardous substance accidents |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-27.4 | Waste: training in safe handling and protective clothing |
Module 1: High intensity daily personal activities – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-3.1 | Complex bowel care: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-3.2 | Complex bowel care: policies, procedures and worker training plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-3.3 | Complex bowel care: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4.1 | Enteral feeding: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4.2 | Enteral feeding: policies, procedures and worker training plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4.3 | Enteral feeding: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.1 | Severe dysphagia: identifying participants who need it |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.2 | Severe dysphagia: assessment and review by qualified practitioners |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.3 | Severe dysphagia: participant-involved plan with needs, preferences and escalation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.4 | Severe dysphagia: policies, procedures and worker training plans |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.5 | Severe dysphagia: participant-specific training by an expert practitioner |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-5.1 | Tracheostomy: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-5.2 | Tracheostomy: policies, procedures and worker training plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-5.3 | Tracheostomy: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-6.1 | Urinary catheter: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-6.2 | Urinary catheter: policies, procedures and worker training plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-6.3 | Urinary catheter: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-7.1 | Ventilator: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-7.2 | Ventilator: policies, procedures and worker training plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-7.3 | Ventilator: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-8.1 | Subcutaneous injections: participant-involved plan with dosage calculation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-8.2 | Subcutaneous injections: written or phone orders from the prescriber |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-8.3 | Subcutaneous injections: policies, procedures and worker training plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-8.4 | Subcutaneous injections: participant-specific training and condition knowledge |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-9.1 | Complex wound management: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-9.2 | Complex wound management: policies, procedures and worker training plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-9.3 | Complex wound management: training on daily-life impacts and the skills descriptor |
Module 2: Specialist behaviour support – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.1 | Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): RPBS Rules understood and applied |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.2 | Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): practitioners assessed as suitable |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.3 | Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): practitioner professional development |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.4 | Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): clinical supervision of practitioners |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.5 | Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): commitment to reducing restrictive practices |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.1 | Restrictive practices (specialist): knowledge of regulated practices and authorisation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.2 | Restrictive practices (specialist): practitioner training on restrictive practices and risk |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.3 | Restrictive practices (specialist): discussion of need, risks and alternatives |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.4 | Restrictive practices (specialist): stakeholder engagement in proportionate strategies |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.5 | Restrictive practices (specialist): plans include practices only as authorised |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.6 | Restrictive practices (specialist): plans meet RPBS Rules conditions |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.7 | Restrictive practices (specialist): reduction and elimination strategies in plans |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.8 | Restrictive practices (specialist): support to implementing providers on reduction |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.1 | Assessments and plans (specialist): behaviour support assessment |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.2 | Assessments and plans (specialist): plans draw on all relevant information |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.3 | Assessments and plans (specialist): evidence-informed plans with proactive strategies |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.4 | Assessments and plans (specialist): interface with mainstream services |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.5 | Assessments and plans (specialist): plan developed with and given to implementers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.6 | Assessments and plans (specialist): plans with regulated practices lodged with the Commissioner |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.1 | Supporting implementation (specialist): authorisation requirements explained to implementers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.2 | Supporting implementation (specialist): rationale understood and instructions provided |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.3 | Supporting implementation (specialist): implementers told of reporting requirements |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.4 | Supporting implementation (specialist): person-focused training and coaching |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.5 | Supporting implementation (specialist): collaborative plan development with implementers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.6 | Supporting implementation (specialist): oversight of restrictive practice training |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.7 | Supporting implementation (specialist): ongoing advice to address barriers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.1 | Plan monitoring and review (specialist): evaluating strategy effectiveness |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.2 | Plan monitoring and review (specialist): modifying strategies and retraining |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.3 | Plan monitoring and review (specialist): pursuing reductions on positive change |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.4 | Plan monitoring and review (specialist): notifying the Commissioner of implementation problems |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.5 | Plan monitoring and review (specialist): review at least every twelve months |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.6 | Plan monitoring and review (specialist): notifying the Commissioner of plan changes |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-8.1 | Reportable restrictive practice incidents (specialist): supporting implementers' response |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-8.2 | Reportable restrictive practice incidents (specialist): inclusive incident review |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-9.1 | Interim behaviour support plans (specialist): risk evaluation and interim plan |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-9.2 | Interim behaviour support plans (specialist): advice on implementing interim plans |
Module 2A: Implementing behaviour support plans – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-10.1 | Interim behaviour support plans (implementer): mainstream input to interim plans |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-10.2 | Interim behaviour support plans (implementer): supporting interim plan development |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-10.3 | Interim behaviour support plans (implementer): training workers on interim plans |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-3.1 | Behaviour support in the NDIS (implementer): legislative and policy framework knowledge |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-3.2 | Behaviour support in the NDIS (implementer): evidence-informed approaches |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-3.3 | Behaviour support in the NDIS (implementer): commitment to reducing restrictive practices |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.1 | Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): knowledge of practices and authorisation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.2 | Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): authorisation obtained and evidence submitted |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.3 | Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): use only per plan and RPBS Rules |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.4 | Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): joint evaluation with the specialist |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.5 | Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): worker skills and risk understanding |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-5.1 | Assessment and plan development (implementer): helping gather assessment information |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-5.2 | Assessment and plan development (implementer): collaboration and responsibilities |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-5.3 | Assessment and plan development (implementer): worker skills to inform plans |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-5.4 | Assessment and plan development (implementer): access to PBS and restrictive practice training |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.1 | Plan implementation (implementer): implementation policies and procedures |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.2 | Plan implementation (implementer): working with the specialist on evidence-informed delivery |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.3 | Plan implementation (implementer): worker skills per PBS capability framework |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.4 | Plan implementation (implementer): enabling specialist training of workers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.5 | Plan implementation (implementer): training in safe use of restrictive practices |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.6 | Plan implementation (implementer): collaboration with other providers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.7 | Plan implementation (implementer): performance management of implementation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-7.1 | Monitoring and reporting regulated practices (implementer): monthly reporting |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-7.2 | Monitoring and reporting regulated practices (implementer): data used to improve outcomes |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-7.3 | Monitoring and reporting regulated practices (implementer): feedback from data |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-8.1 | Plan review (implementer): monitoring implementation through formal and informal means |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-8.2 | Plan review (implementer): recording data required by specialist and RPBS Rules |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-8.3 | Plan review (implementer): identifying need for earlier review |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-8.4 | Plan review (implementer): contributing to strategy review to reduce restrictive practices |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.1 | Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): medical referral and assessment |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.2 | Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): collaboration with mainstream services |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.3 | Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): notifying the Commissioner |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.4 | Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): documented debriefing |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.5 | Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): adjusting supports and engaging a specialist |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.6 | Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): initiating authorisation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.7 | Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): inclusive incident review |
Module 3: Early childhood supports – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.1 | The child: legal and human rights understood and built into practice |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.2 | The child: risk managed to create a safe environment for children |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.3 | The child: state and territory child risk-of-harm reporting complied with |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.4 | The child: support network actively involved in the child's development |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.5 | The child: alternative arrangements when supports are interrupted |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.1 | The family: support plans based on child and family choice and control |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.2 | The family: family expertise about their child recognised and respected |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.3 | The family: strengths, needs and priorities identified in partnership |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.4 | The family: plans flexible and individualised to preferences and learning styles |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.5 | The family: plans culturally responsive to family beliefs and community |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.6 | The family: information and supports clear and built into everyday routines |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.7 | The family: family strengths built and own support network developed |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.8 | The family: family participation in the child's learning strengthened |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-5.1 | Inclusion: assessment focused on functioning in everyday routines |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-5.2 | Inclusion: inclusive participation in family, community and natural settings promoted |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-5.3 | Inclusion: links with family community and other agencies built |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-5.4 | Inclusion: participation in daily routines in natural learning environments promoted |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-6.1 | Collaboration: suitable key worker identified when the family wishes |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-6.2 | Collaboration: close links to coordinate the team around the child |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-6.3 | Collaboration: information shared across the team with family consent |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-6.4 | Collaboration: transition and exit planning coordinated across services |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.1 | Capacity building: support network built to achieve plan outcomes |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.2 | Capacity building: family confidence in using everyday routines built |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.3 | Capacity building: coaching and teamwork build child, family and provider capacity |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.4 | Capacity building: collaboration that affirms, challenges and supports practice |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.5 | Capacity building: feedback and learnings used to improve delivery |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-8.1 | Evidence-informed practice: strategies based on principles, research and law |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-8.2 | Evidence-informed practice: right expertise in place for the support network |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-8.3 | Evidence-informed practice: skills maintained through development and reflection |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.1 | Outcome based approach: functional outcomes set with the child and family |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.2 | Outcome based approach: documented plan describing interventions and outcomes |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.3 | Outcome based approach: family actively involved in assessment and plan review |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.4 | Outcome based approach: plan copy given to the family in accessible form |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.5 | Outcome based approach: outcomes support participation in family and community |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.6 | Outcome based approach: outcomes measured and reported meaningfully to the family |
Module 4: Specialised support coordination – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.1 | Specialised support coordination: risk factors of high-risk participants understood |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.2 | Specialised support coordination: participant involved in crisis prevention planning |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.3 | Specialised support coordination: consultation in planning and plan review |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.4 | Specialised support coordination: suitable skilled providers identified |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.5 | Specialised support coordination: providers engaged to respond to risk and complexity |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.6 | Specialised support coordination: plan monitoring and reporting obligations managed |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-4.1 | Managing NDIS supports: funding used as the participant directs |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-4.2 | Managing NDIS supports: accessible information on support options given |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-4.3 | Managing NDIS supports: participant capacity to self-direct and plan built |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-4.4 | Managing NDIS supports: funded supports effective, efficient and complemented |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-5.1 | Conflict of interest: policies provided or explained to each participant |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-5.2 | Conflict of interest: support coordination distinguished from other supports |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-5.3 | Conflict of interest: provider interests disclosed and choice protected |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-5.4 | Conflict of interest: referrals to and from other providers documented |
Module 5: Specialist disability accommodation – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-3.1 | SDA rights and responsibilities: rights built into practice and dwelling adjustments |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-3.2 | SDA rights and responsibilities: agreements and communication in accessible form |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-3.3 | SDA rights and responsibilities: autonomy, privacy, intimacy and sexual expression |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-4.1 | SDA conflict of interest: written policy available in accessible form |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-4.2 | SDA conflict of interest: conflicts managed and documented proactively |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-4.3 | SDA conflict of interest: SDA separated from other supports, separate agreements |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-4.4 | SDA conflict of interest: housing rights and tenure kept whatever support choice |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.1 | SDA service agreements: written agreement meeting SDA Conditions Rules and tenancy law |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.2 | SDA service agreements: minimum terms where no tenancy legislation applies |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.3 | SDA service agreements: expectations, provider and participant responsibilities |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.4 | SDA service agreements: dwelling safety features shared with SIL providers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.5 | SDA service agreements: participant supported to understand terms and conditions |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.6 | SDA service agreements: signed copy given, or reason recorded |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-6.1 | SDA enrolment: dwellings meet design type, category and density requirements |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-6.2 | SDA enrolment: ongoing compliance with SDA Conditions Rules, building and tenancy laws |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-6.3 | SDA enrolment: dwellings kept in good repair for safety, security and privacy |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.1 | SDA tenancy management: adherence to the SDA Conditions Rules |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.2 | SDA tenancy management: vacancy policy that weighs tenants' views |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.3 | SDA tenancy management: documented arrangements with SIL providers in the dwelling |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.4 | SDA tenancy management: acting on violence, abuse, neglect and discrimination |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.5 | SDA tenancy management: adjusting to changed needs, modification or relocation |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.6 | SDA tenancy management: complaints system meeting the Complaints Rules |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.7 | SDA tenancy management: incident system meeting the Incident Management Rules |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.8 | SDA tenancy management: tenancy notices and right to review |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.9 | SDA tenancy management: tenancy policies and agreements in accessible form |
Module 5A: Assistance with supported independent living – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.1 | SIL supported decision-making: information to express will and preferences |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.2 | SIL supported decision-making: dignity of risk in home and daily life |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.3 | SIL supported decision-making: informed access to mainstream services |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.4 | SIL supported decision-making: worker procedures for supported decision-making |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.5 | SIL supported decision-making: worker training and refreshers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.1 | SIL safeguarding: Code of Conduct shown in respectful, rights-based home support |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.2 | SIL safeguarding: dignity of risk balanced with safety, applied consistently |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.3 | SIL safeguarding: workers skilled to respond to harm, bullying and conflict |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.4 | SIL safeguarding: formal and informal safeguards, relationships and consistent staff |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.5 | SIL safeguarding: participant understands impact of risky home choices |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.6 | SIL safeguarding: worker responsibilities for home risks and collaboration |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.7 | SIL safeguarding: approaches to conflict, intimidation and harm between participants |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.8 | SIL safeguarding: regular review of safeguarding with participants |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.1 | SIL practice governance: worker development, mentoring and supervision |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.2 | SIL practice governance: trauma-informed practice for a safe home |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.3 | SIL practice governance: workers competent in evidence-based home practices |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.4 | SIL practice governance: documented vision, values and strategies for home supports |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.5 | SIL practice governance: participant say in home and co-tenant matching |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.6 | SIL practice governance: emergency planning oversight in shared living |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.1 | SIL tenancy and support agreements: separate agreements when provider gives both |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.2 | SIL tenancy and support agreements: understanding they are legally separate |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.3 | SIL tenancy and support agreements: conflict of interest policy for dual providers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.4 | SIL tenancy and support agreements: raising concerns without fear of retribution |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.5 | SIL tenancy and support agreements: support in the tenancy |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.6 | SIL tenancy and support agreements: service agreement terms for home life |
Module 6: Verification – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.1 | Risk management (verification): documented WHS risk management system |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.2 | Risk management (verification): appropriate insurance in place |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.3 | Risk management (verification): emergency and disaster planning included |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.4 | Risk management (verification): regular risk assessments of reliance on services |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.5 | Risk management (verification): infection prevention precautions in all settings |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-4.1 | Complaints management (verification): proportionate, fair complaints system |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-5.1 | Incident management (verification): proportionate incident system meeting the Rules |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.1 | Human resource management (verification): worker identity, checks and qualifications |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.2 | Human resource management (verification): NDIS orientation module and CPD records |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.3 | Human resource management (verification): infection control training and refreshers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.4 | Human resource management (verification): PPE training for direct support workers |
| australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.5 | Human resource management (verification): PPE available to workers and participants |
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Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia)
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4%
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Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth) with 12 domains and 334 controls. The NDIS Practice Standards and every quality indicator registered NDIS providers are audited against: the Core module and the supplementary modules for high intensity supports, behaviour support, early childhood, support coordination, SDA and supported independent living (new from 1 July 2026), plus verification, one leaf per indicator with what an approved quality auditor asks to see. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
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Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators has 334 controls organised across 12 domains. The largest domains are Core module: governance and operational management – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators (53 controls), Module 2: Specialist behaviour support – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators (36 controls), Module 2A: Implementing behaviour support plans – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators (36 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators maps to 10 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia) (8% coverage), Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 (5% coverage), Australia NDIS Code of Conduct Rules 2018 (4% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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