Australia Disability Care NDIS Quality Audit Checklist

This NDIS quality audit checklist ensures compliance with the NDIS Practice Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct, National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013, and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements. Registered NDIS providers must demonstrate compliance through audits conducted by approved quality auditors. Covers participant rights, governance, service delivery, and safeguarding requirements.

  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Frequency: Quarterly
  • Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
  • Role: Quality Manager / Service Manager / Compliance Officer
  • Total Items: 29
  • Compliance: NDIS Practice Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct, NDIS Act 2013, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Disability Discrimination Act 1992

Participant Rights & Autonomy

Participant rights, choice, and control per NDIS Practice Standards.

  • Participant rights actively respected and promoted?
  • Participants exercising choice and control in services?
  • Privacy and dignity maintained in service delivery?
  • Informed consent obtained and documented?
  • Access to independent advocacy facilitated?

Governance & Operational Management

Organisational governance and management requirements.

  • Governance framework documented and effective?
  • Risk management framework implemented?
  • Quality management system in place?
  • Financial management practices sound?
  • Required insurances current?

Worker Screening & Training

Worker screening checks and training requirements.

  • NDIS Worker Screening Checks completed for all workers?
  • Working With Children Checks current (where required)?
  • NDIS Code of Conduct acknowledged by all workers?
  • Worker induction and orientation completed?
  • Ongoing training and professional development provided?

Incident Management

Incident management and reportable incidents.

  • Incident management system in place?
  • Reportable incidents notified to NDIS Commission within 24 hours?
  • Incidents investigated and root cause analysed?
  • Corrective actions implemented and tracked?

Restrictive Practices

Restrictive practices management and reporting.

  • Restrictive practices minimised and used only as last resort?
  • Behaviour support plans developed by qualified practitioners?
  • Authorisation obtained for regulated restrictive practices?
  • Restrictive practices reported to NDIS Commission?
  • Strategies to reduce and eliminate restrictive practices?

Complaints & Feedback

Complaints management and participant feedback.

  • Accessible complaints and feedback process in place?
  • Complaints responded to in a timely manner?
  • Participant satisfaction regularly assessed?
  • Feedback used for continuous improvement?
  • Additional observations and actions required

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Why Use This Australia Disability Care NDIS Quality Audit Checklist?

This australia disability care ndis quality audit checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for quality manager / service manager / compliance officer professionals, this checklist covers 29 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.

Ensures compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct, NDIS Act 2013, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Australia Disability Care NDIS Quality Audit Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 29 inspection items across 6 sections: Participant Rights & Autonomy, Governance & Operational Management, Worker Screening & Training, Incident Management, Restrictive Practices, Complaints & Feedback. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.

Who should use this Australia Disability Care NDIS Quality Audit Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Quality Manager / Service Manager / Compliance Officer professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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