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NDIS provider registration

This page uses short sentences and simple sections. It is for NDIS participants. Families, supporters and advocates can use it too.

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What is a registered provider?

A registered provider has gone through a formal process with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

They applied

The provider asked the Commission to register the business.

They were audited

An approved auditor checked the provider against the standards that apply.

Suitability was checked

The Commission checks whether the provider and key people are suitable.

They received registration

The Commission issues a registration certificate when registration is approved.

Why does this matter to me?

Registered providers have rules they must follow.

  • respect your rights
  • protect your privacy
  • keep supports safe
  • manage complaints
  • manage incidents
  • check some workers
  • keep records
  • show evidence during audits
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Registered does not mean perfect

A registered provider can still make mistakes.

A policy on paper does not prove the provider follows the policy.

Your real experience matters.

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Your voice can be part of an audit

An auditor may ask participants about the provider.

  • Do you feel respected?
  • Do workers listen to you?
  • Do you know how to complain?
  • Do you feel safe?
  • Does the provider respond when something goes wrong?

You should not be told what answers to give.

You can complain

A provider should make it safe for you to raise concerns.

Make a complaint or report an issue

Serious incidents

Registered providers have incident-management rules. Some serious incidents must be reported.

Incident management

Worker checks

Some workers and key people need NDIS Worker Screening clearances.

Worker screening

Questions you can ask

You are allowed to ask for clear answers.

About the provider

  • Are you registered?
  • What are you registered to provide?
  • Who is responsible for my support?
  • What checks do your workers need?

About your rights

  • How can I complain?
  • What happens if something goes wrong?
  • How do you protect my information?
  • How do I change or stop my service?

Check a provider

The NDIS Commission has a public Provider Register.

Check the NDIS Provider Register Check the NDIS Provider Register

Remember

You have the right to understand the services you use.

You have the right to ask questions.

You have the right to raise concerns.

You have the right to be involved in decisions about you.

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