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Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

Australia (Commonwealth)
vSchedules 1 to 8 of the NDIS (Provider Registration and Practice Standards) Rules 2018, Compilation No. 6 (F2026C00527) and the NDIS (Quality Indicators for NDIS Practice Standards) Guidelines 2018, Compilation No. 3 (F2026C00528), both in force 1 July 2026
12 domains
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.

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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

53 controls
Controls in the Core module: governance and operational management – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 53 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.1Risk management: organisational and participant risks identified and treated
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.2Risk management: documented, proportionate risk management system
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.3Risk management: system covers the eight required areas
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.4Risk management: infection and outbreak prevention and control
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.5Risk management: supports delivered consistently with the risk system
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-10.6Risk management: appropriate insurance held
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-11.1Quality management: proportionate quality system maintained and reviewed
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-11.2Quality management: documented internal audit program
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-11.3Quality management: continuous improvement from data and feedback
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-12.1Information management: informed consent to collect, use and disclose information
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-12.2Information management: participants told about storage, access, correction and withdrawal
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-12.3Information management: proportionate system recording accurate, timely information
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-12.4Information management: secure handling through to retention and destruction
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-13.1Complaints: proportionate, fair system complying with the complaints rules
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-13.2Complaints: participants told how to complain, including externally, without fear
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-13.3Complaints: continuous improvement in complaints and feedback management
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-13.4Complaints: workers aware, trained and compliant
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-14.1Incident management: proportionate system complying with the incident rules
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-14.2Incident management: participants told about incident management and outcomes
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-14.3Incident management: continuous improvement from incident review
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-14.4Incident management: workers aware, trained and compliant
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.1Human resources: skills, responsibilities and limits of each position documented
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.10Human resources: worker contact and secondary employment details kept current
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.2Human resources: pre-employment checks, qualifications and experience recorded
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.3Human resources: orientation and induction including the NDIS worker orientation module
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.4Human resources: training system identifying mandatory training and NDIS obligations
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.5Human resources: timely supervision, support and resources
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.6Human resources: worker performance managed and developed
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.7Human resources: workers with emergency response capabilities identified
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.8Human resources: plans to source and induct workforce during disruption
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-15.9Human resources: infection prevention and control training with refreshers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.1Continuity of supports: day-to-day operations managed to avoid disruption
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.2Continuity of supports: suitable cover for absences and vacancies
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.3Continuity of supports: needs and preferences documented and given to workers first
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.4Continuity of supports: arrangements for uninterrupted support across the agreement
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16.5Continuity of supports: alternative arrangements explained, agreed and suitable
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.1Emergency and disaster: continuity of critical supports before, during and after
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.2Emergency and disaster: planning covers preparation, changes, adaptation and communication
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.3Emergency and disaster: governing body develops plans with participant consultation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.4Emergency and disaster: plans guide the governing body's response and oversight
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.5Emergency and disaster: plans actively tested and adjusted
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.6Emergency and disaster: periodic review points during an event
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.7Emergency and disaster: regular plan review with participant consultation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.8Emergency and disaster: plans communicated to workers, participants and networks
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-16a.9Emergency and disaster: each worker trained to implement the plans
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.1Governance: people with disability contribute to governance and policy
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.2Governance: defined structure for legal, financial and safeguarding oversight
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.3Governance: governing body skills identified and gaps trained
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.4Governance: strategic and business planning covers NDIS and risk
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.5Governance: governing body monitors management performance
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.6Governance: suitably qualified management with clear accountability
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.7Governance: documented delegation when a position holder is absent
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-9.8Governance: conflicts of interest managed and documented

Core module: provision of supports – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

25 controls
Controls in the Core module: provision of supports – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 25 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-18.1Access to supports: published supports, entry criteria and costs
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-18.2Access to supports: reasonable adjustments to the support environment
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-18.3Access to supports: withdrawal of supports and dignity of risk choices
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.1Support planning: assessment and plan developed with the participant
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.2Support planning: regular risk assessment and risk treatment strategies
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.2ASupport planning: risk of reliance on supports and disruption
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.3Support planning: periodic review of risk strategies with the participant
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.4Support planning: annual or earlier plan review and progress assessment
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.5Support planning: updating the plan when progress differs from goals
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.6Support planning: plan given in accessible form and available to workers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.7Support planning: sharing the plan with the network, providers and agencies
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.8Support planning: preventative health supports in the plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-19.9Support planning: emergency and disaster responses in the plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.1Service agreements: developed with the participant, with conditions explained
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.2Service agreements: helping the participant understand the agreement
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.3Service agreements: signed copies or a record of why none was given
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.4Service agreements: SIL in SDA dwellings, documented arrangements
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-20.5Service agreements: supports to be provided in an emergency or disaster
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-21.1Responsive supports: least intrusive, evidence-informed practice
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-21.2Responsive supports: links with health, allied health and other providers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-21.3Responsive supports: participant involvement in choosing workers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-21.4Responsive supports: trained workers for participants with monitoring needs
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-22.1Transitions: planned and documented transitions to or from the provider
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-22.2Transitions: risks identified, including temporary transitions such as hospital
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-22.3Transitions: documented transition processes reviewed and communicated

Core module: rights and responsibilities – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

16 controls
Controls in the Core module: rights and responsibilities – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 16 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-3.1Person-centred supports: participant rights built into everyday practice
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-3.2Person-centred supports: communication in the participant's language and mode
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-3.3Person-centred supports: links with support network and chosen community
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-4.1Individual values and beliefs: culture, diversity and beliefs identified
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-4.2Individual values and beliefs: right to practise culture and beliefs supported
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-5.1Privacy and dignity: consistent processes protecting privacy and dignity
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-5.2Privacy and dignity: participants told about confidentiality policies accessibly
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-5.3Privacy and dignity: agreement on what personal information and recordings are collected
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.1Independence and informed choice: active decision-making with timely accessible information
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.2Independence and informed choice: dignity of risk respected
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.3Independence and informed choice: autonomy, intimacy and sexual expression
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.4Independence and informed choice: time to consider options at every stage
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-6.5Independence and informed choice: access to an advocate of choice
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-7.1Freedom from abuse: prevention policies, procedures and practice
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-7.2Freedom from abuse: advocate information and access after an allegation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-7.3Freedom from abuse: allegations acted on, recorded and prevented from recurring

Core module: support provision environment – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

30 controls
Controls in the Core module: support provision environment – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 30 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.1Safe environment: participants can identify their workers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.10Safe environment: PPE training for direct support workers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.11Safe environment: PPE available to workers and participants who need it
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.2Safe environment: working with participants to make settings safe
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.3Safe environment: working with other providers on risks and needs
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.4Safe environment: communication needs and how health concerns are expressed
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.5Safe environment: medical emergency protocols and trained workers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.6Safe environment: escalation systems for urgent health situations
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.7Safe environment: standard infection prevention and control precautions
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.8Safe environment: routine cleaning of non-home settings
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-24.9Safe environment: worker training in hand, respiratory and cough hygiene
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-25.1Money and property: managed, protected, accounted for and used with consent
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-25.2Money and property: supporting participants to access and spend their own money
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-25.3Money and property: no financial advice beyond the participant's plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26.1Medication: records of medication, dosage and participant identification
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26.2Medication: workers understand effects, side-effects and incident steps
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26.3Medication: safe, secure, identifiable storage with trained access only
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.1Mealtime management: identifying participants who need it
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.2Mealtime management: assessment by qualified practitioners
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.3Mealtime management: participant involved in assessment and planning
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.4Mealtime management: workers know needs and choking response
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.5Mealtime management: training in safe, enjoyable meals and health risks
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.6Mealtime management: plans available where meals are provided
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.7Mealtime management: menu planning for nutrition, preference and chronic risks
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.8Mealtime management: texture-modified food and fluid procedures
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-26a.9Mealtime management: safe storage and identification of participant meals
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-27.1Waste: storage, handling and disposal of waste and hazardous substances
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-27.2Waste: reporting and review of exposure incidents
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-27.3Waste: emergency plan for clinical waste or hazardous substance accidents
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::core-27.4Waste: training in safe handling and protective clothing

Module 1: High intensity daily personal activities – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

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Controls in the Module 1: High intensity daily personal activities – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 27 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-3.1Complex bowel care: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-3.2Complex bowel care: policies, procedures and worker training plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-3.3Complex bowel care: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4.1Enteral feeding: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4.2Enteral feeding: policies, procedures and worker training plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4.3Enteral feeding: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.1Severe dysphagia: identifying participants who need it
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.2Severe dysphagia: assessment and review by qualified practitioners
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.3Severe dysphagia: participant-involved plan with needs, preferences and escalation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.4Severe dysphagia: policies, procedures and worker training plans
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-4a.5Severe dysphagia: participant-specific training by an expert practitioner
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-5.1Tracheostomy: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-5.2Tracheostomy: policies, procedures and worker training plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-5.3Tracheostomy: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-6.1Urinary catheter: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-6.2Urinary catheter: policies, procedures and worker training plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-6.3Urinary catheter: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-7.1Ventilator: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-7.2Ventilator: policies, procedures and worker training plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-7.3Ventilator: participant-specific training to the skills descriptor
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-8.1Subcutaneous injections: participant-involved plan with dosage calculation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-8.2Subcutaneous injections: written or phone orders from the prescriber
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-8.3Subcutaneous injections: policies, procedures and worker training plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-8.4Subcutaneous injections: participant-specific training and condition knowledge
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-9.1Complex wound management: participant-involved plan, practitioner review, escalation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-9.2Complex wound management: policies, procedures and worker training plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m1-9.3Complex wound management: training on daily-life impacts and the skills descriptor

Module 2: Specialist behaviour support – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

36 controls
Controls in the Module 2: Specialist behaviour support – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 36 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.1Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): RPBS Rules understood and applied
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.2Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): practitioners assessed as suitable
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.3Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): practitioner professional development
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.4Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): clinical supervision of practitioners
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-3.5Behaviour support in the NDIS (specialist): commitment to reducing restrictive practices
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.1Restrictive practices (specialist): knowledge of regulated practices and authorisation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.2Restrictive practices (specialist): practitioner training on restrictive practices and risk
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.3Restrictive practices (specialist): discussion of need, risks and alternatives
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.4Restrictive practices (specialist): stakeholder engagement in proportionate strategies
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.5Restrictive practices (specialist): plans include practices only as authorised
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.6Restrictive practices (specialist): plans meet RPBS Rules conditions
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.7Restrictive practices (specialist): reduction and elimination strategies in plans
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-4.8Restrictive practices (specialist): support to implementing providers on reduction
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.1Assessments and plans (specialist): behaviour support assessment
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.2Assessments and plans (specialist): plans draw on all relevant information
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.3Assessments and plans (specialist): evidence-informed plans with proactive strategies
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.4Assessments and plans (specialist): interface with mainstream services
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.5Assessments and plans (specialist): plan developed with and given to implementers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-5.6Assessments and plans (specialist): plans with regulated practices lodged with the Commissioner
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.1Supporting implementation (specialist): authorisation requirements explained to implementers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.2Supporting implementation (specialist): rationale understood and instructions provided
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.3Supporting implementation (specialist): implementers told of reporting requirements
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.4Supporting implementation (specialist): person-focused training and coaching
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.5Supporting implementation (specialist): collaborative plan development with implementers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.6Supporting implementation (specialist): oversight of restrictive practice training
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-6.7Supporting implementation (specialist): ongoing advice to address barriers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.1Plan monitoring and review (specialist): evaluating strategy effectiveness
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.2Plan monitoring and review (specialist): modifying strategies and retraining
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.3Plan monitoring and review (specialist): pursuing reductions on positive change
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.4Plan monitoring and review (specialist): notifying the Commissioner of implementation problems
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.5Plan monitoring and review (specialist): review at least every twelve months
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-7.6Plan monitoring and review (specialist): notifying the Commissioner of plan changes
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-8.1Reportable restrictive practice incidents (specialist): supporting implementers' response
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-8.2Reportable restrictive practice incidents (specialist): inclusive incident review
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-9.1Interim behaviour support plans (specialist): risk evaluation and interim plan
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2-9.2Interim behaviour support plans (specialist): advice on implementing interim plans

Module 2A: Implementing behaviour support plans – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

36 controls
Controls in the Module 2A: Implementing behaviour support plans – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 36 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-10.1Interim behaviour support plans (implementer): mainstream input to interim plans
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-10.2Interim behaviour support plans (implementer): supporting interim plan development
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-10.3Interim behaviour support plans (implementer): training workers on interim plans
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-3.1Behaviour support in the NDIS (implementer): legislative and policy framework knowledge
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-3.2Behaviour support in the NDIS (implementer): evidence-informed approaches
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-3.3Behaviour support in the NDIS (implementer): commitment to reducing restrictive practices
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.1Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): knowledge of practices and authorisation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.2Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): authorisation obtained and evidence submitted
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.3Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): use only per plan and RPBS Rules
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.4Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): joint evaluation with the specialist
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-4.5Regulated restrictive practices (implementer): worker skills and risk understanding
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-5.1Assessment and plan development (implementer): helping gather assessment information
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-5.2Assessment and plan development (implementer): collaboration and responsibilities
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-5.3Assessment and plan development (implementer): worker skills to inform plans
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-5.4Assessment and plan development (implementer): access to PBS and restrictive practice training
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.1Plan implementation (implementer): implementation policies and procedures
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.2Plan implementation (implementer): working with the specialist on evidence-informed delivery
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.3Plan implementation (implementer): worker skills per PBS capability framework
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.4Plan implementation (implementer): enabling specialist training of workers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.5Plan implementation (implementer): training in safe use of restrictive practices
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.6Plan implementation (implementer): collaboration with other providers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-6.7Plan implementation (implementer): performance management of implementation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-7.1Monitoring and reporting regulated practices (implementer): monthly reporting
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-7.2Monitoring and reporting regulated practices (implementer): data used to improve outcomes
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-7.3Monitoring and reporting regulated practices (implementer): feedback from data
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-8.1Plan review (implementer): monitoring implementation through formal and informal means
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-8.2Plan review (implementer): recording data required by specialist and RPBS Rules
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-8.3Plan review (implementer): identifying need for earlier review
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-8.4Plan review (implementer): contributing to strategy review to reduce restrictive practices
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.1Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): medical referral and assessment
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.2Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): collaboration with mainstream services
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.3Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): notifying the Commissioner
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.4Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): documented debriefing
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.5Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): adjusting supports and engaging a specialist
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.6Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): initiating authorisation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m2a-9.7Reportable restrictive practice incidents (implementer): inclusive incident review

Module 3: Early childhood supports – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

35 controls
Controls in the Module 3: Early childhood supports – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 35 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.1The child: legal and human rights understood and built into practice
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.2The child: risk managed to create a safe environment for children
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.3The child: state and territory child risk-of-harm reporting complied with
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.4The child: support network actively involved in the child's development
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-3.5The child: alternative arrangements when supports are interrupted
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.1The family: support plans based on child and family choice and control
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.2The family: family expertise about their child recognised and respected
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.3The family: strengths, needs and priorities identified in partnership
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.4The family: plans flexible and individualised to preferences and learning styles
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.5The family: plans culturally responsive to family beliefs and community
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.6The family: information and supports clear and built into everyday routines
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.7The family: family strengths built and own support network developed
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-4.8The family: family participation in the child's learning strengthened
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-5.1Inclusion: assessment focused on functioning in everyday routines
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-5.2Inclusion: inclusive participation in family, community and natural settings promoted
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-5.3Inclusion: links with family community and other agencies built
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-5.4Inclusion: participation in daily routines in natural learning environments promoted
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-6.1Collaboration: suitable key worker identified when the family wishes
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-6.2Collaboration: close links to coordinate the team around the child
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-6.3Collaboration: information shared across the team with family consent
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-6.4Collaboration: transition and exit planning coordinated across services
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.1Capacity building: support network built to achieve plan outcomes
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.2Capacity building: family confidence in using everyday routines built
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.3Capacity building: coaching and teamwork build child, family and provider capacity
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.4Capacity building: collaboration that affirms, challenges and supports practice
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-7.5Capacity building: feedback and learnings used to improve delivery
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-8.1Evidence-informed practice: strategies based on principles, research and law
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-8.2Evidence-informed practice: right expertise in place for the support network
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-8.3Evidence-informed practice: skills maintained through development and reflection
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.1Outcome based approach: functional outcomes set with the child and family
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.2Outcome based approach: documented plan describing interventions and outcomes
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.3Outcome based approach: family actively involved in assessment and plan review
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.4Outcome based approach: plan copy given to the family in accessible form
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.5Outcome based approach: outcomes support participation in family and community
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m3-9.6Outcome based approach: outcomes measured and reported meaningfully to the family

Module 4: Specialised support coordination – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

14 controls
Controls in the Module 4: Specialised support coordination – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 14 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.1Specialised support coordination: risk factors of high-risk participants understood
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.2Specialised support coordination: participant involved in crisis prevention planning
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.3Specialised support coordination: consultation in planning and plan review
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.4Specialised support coordination: suitable skilled providers identified
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.5Specialised support coordination: providers engaged to respond to risk and complexity
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-3.6Specialised support coordination: plan monitoring and reporting obligations managed
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-4.1Managing NDIS supports: funding used as the participant directs
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-4.2Managing NDIS supports: accessible information on support options given
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-4.3Managing NDIS supports: participant capacity to self-direct and plan built
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-4.4Managing NDIS supports: funded supports effective, efficient and complemented
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-5.1Conflict of interest: policies provided or explained to each participant
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-5.2Conflict of interest: support coordination distinguished from other supports
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-5.3Conflict of interest: provider interests disclosed and choice protected
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m4-5.4Conflict of interest: referrals to and from other providers documented

Module 5: Specialist disability accommodation – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

25 controls
Controls in the Module 5: Specialist disability accommodation – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 25 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-3.1SDA rights and responsibilities: rights built into practice and dwelling adjustments
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-3.2SDA rights and responsibilities: agreements and communication in accessible form
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-3.3SDA rights and responsibilities: autonomy, privacy, intimacy and sexual expression
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-4.1SDA conflict of interest: written policy available in accessible form
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-4.2SDA conflict of interest: conflicts managed and documented proactively
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-4.3SDA conflict of interest: SDA separated from other supports, separate agreements
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-4.4SDA conflict of interest: housing rights and tenure kept whatever support choice
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.1SDA service agreements: written agreement meeting SDA Conditions Rules and tenancy law
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.2SDA service agreements: minimum terms where no tenancy legislation applies
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.3SDA service agreements: expectations, provider and participant responsibilities
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.4SDA service agreements: dwelling safety features shared with SIL providers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.5SDA service agreements: participant supported to understand terms and conditions
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-5.6SDA service agreements: signed copy given, or reason recorded
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-6.1SDA enrolment: dwellings meet design type, category and density requirements
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-6.2SDA enrolment: ongoing compliance with SDA Conditions Rules, building and tenancy laws
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-6.3SDA enrolment: dwellings kept in good repair for safety, security and privacy
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.1SDA tenancy management: adherence to the SDA Conditions Rules
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.2SDA tenancy management: vacancy policy that weighs tenants' views
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.3SDA tenancy management: documented arrangements with SIL providers in the dwelling
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.4SDA tenancy management: acting on violence, abuse, neglect and discrimination
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.5SDA tenancy management: adjusting to changed needs, modification or relocation
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.6SDA tenancy management: complaints system meeting the Complaints Rules
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.7SDA tenancy management: incident system meeting the Incident Management Rules
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.8SDA tenancy management: tenancy notices and right to review
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5-7.9SDA tenancy management: tenancy policies and agreements in accessible form

Module 5A: Assistance with supported independent living – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

25 controls
Controls in the Module 5A: Assistance with supported independent living – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 25 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.1SIL supported decision-making: information to express will and preferences
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.2SIL supported decision-making: dignity of risk in home and daily life
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.3SIL supported decision-making: informed access to mainstream services
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.4SIL supported decision-making: worker procedures for supported decision-making
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-3.5SIL supported decision-making: worker training and refreshers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.1SIL safeguarding: Code of Conduct shown in respectful, rights-based home support
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.2SIL safeguarding: dignity of risk balanced with safety, applied consistently
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.3SIL safeguarding: workers skilled to respond to harm, bullying and conflict
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.4SIL safeguarding: formal and informal safeguards, relationships and consistent staff
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.5SIL safeguarding: participant understands impact of risky home choices
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.6SIL safeguarding: worker responsibilities for home risks and collaboration
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.7SIL safeguarding: approaches to conflict, intimidation and harm between participants
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-4.8SIL safeguarding: regular review of safeguarding with participants
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.1SIL practice governance: worker development, mentoring and supervision
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.2SIL practice governance: trauma-informed practice for a safe home
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.3SIL practice governance: workers competent in evidence-based home practices
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.4SIL practice governance: documented vision, values and strategies for home supports
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.5SIL practice governance: participant say in home and co-tenant matching
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-5.6SIL practice governance: emergency planning oversight in shared living
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.1SIL tenancy and support agreements: separate agreements when provider gives both
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.2SIL tenancy and support agreements: understanding they are legally separate
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.3SIL tenancy and support agreements: conflict of interest policy for dual providers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.4SIL tenancy and support agreements: raising concerns without fear of retribution
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.5SIL tenancy and support agreements: support in the tenancy
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m5a-6.6SIL tenancy and support agreements: service agreement terms for home life

Module 6: Verification – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

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Controls in the Module 6: Verification – Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators domain of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators: 12 controls
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australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.1Risk management (verification): documented WHS risk management system
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.2Risk management (verification): appropriate insurance in place
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.3Risk management (verification): emergency and disaster planning included
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.4Risk management (verification): regular risk assessments of reliance on services
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-3.5Risk management (verification): infection prevention precautions in all settings
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-4.1Complaints management (verification): proportionate, fair complaints system
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-5.1Incident management (verification): proportionate incident system meeting the Rules
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.1Human resource management (verification): worker identity, checks and qualifications
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.2Human resource management (verification): NDIS orientation module and CPD records
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.3Human resource management (verification): infection control training and refreshers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.4Human resource management (verification): PPE training for direct support workers
australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators::m6-6.5Human resource management (verification): PPE available to workers and participants

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators, you already cover:

Maps to 10 other frameworks

334 total controls
Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia)
27 source controls mapped|20 target controls covered
8%
Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018
17 source controls mapped|18 target controls covered
5%
Australia NDIS Code of Conduct Rules 2018
12 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
4%
Australia NDIS Quality Support for Children Guidance 2024
9 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
3%
Australia NDIS Incident Management and Reportable Incidents Rules 2018
8 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
2%
Australia NDIS Provider Registration Rules 2018
8 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
2%
Australia NDIS Complaints Management and Resolution Rules 2018
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
2%
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
2%
Australia NDIS Worker Screening Rules 2018
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Australia NDIS Pricing Arrangements 2026-27
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%

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What is Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators and who does it apply to?

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.

What does Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators actually require?

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.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators do I already cover?

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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