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Requirement

Core module: Individual values and beliefs

The Core module outcome individual values and beliefs: every quality indicator the NDIS Practice Standards set for it (Core 4.1, Core 4.2), what an auditor asks to see under each, the common gaps, and a free worksheet to fill in.

Clause

NDIS Practice Standards Core 4.1, Core 4.2

Regulator

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Edition held

Rules Schedules 1 to 8, Compilation No. 6 (F2026C00527) and Quality Indicators Guidelines Compilation No. 3 (F2026C00528), in force 1 July 2026

Checked current

6 October 2026, Federal Register: both compilations are the latest version on 6 October 2026

Who it applies to

Registered NDIS providers audited by certification: registered for early childhood supports, specialist behaviour support, implementing behaviour support plans or regulated restrictive practices, or specialised support coordination. An individual or partnership whose only certification requirement is early childhood supports meets only Core clause 7 (freedom from abuse) and Module 3 (Rules s 20(4) and (5)).

Every clause in the standards library

NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators on the standards library

Under review, not in force

The NDIS Commission's review of the Practice Standards (a proposed quality framework and changes to the standards and how they are assessed) is still being considered; nothing from it is in force.

Core 4.1Individual values and beliefs: culture, diversity and beliefs identifiedsource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

When the participant wishes, the provider identifies the participant's culture, diversity, values and beliefs and responds to them sensitively in how supports are designed and delivered.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Intake and assessment forms capturing cultural, religious, gender and other identity preferences at the participant's direction
  • Support plans showing how those preferences shape delivery (worker gender, food, observances)
  • Cultural awareness or diversity training records for workers
Common gap to check
  • Cultural and identity questions skipped or completed by staff without asking the participant
  • Preferences recorded at intake but not reflected in rosters or plans
Core 4.2Individual values and beliefs: right to practise culture and beliefs supportedsource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

Each participant is supported to practise their culture, values and beliefs while receiving supports, for example attending ceremonies, worship, community events or following dietary and dress practices.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Rosters or progress notes showing support to attend cultural or religious activities
  • Menu and meal records reflecting cultural or religious dietary practice
  • Participant feedback or survey results on respect for their beliefs
Common gap to check
  • Practices limited because of service routines rather than participant choice
  • No record of how a known observance is supported
Worksheet: what your practice holds, and where
RefHeld (yes, partly, no, not applicable)Where it is keptOwnerLast reviewedNext review
Core 4.1
Core 4.2
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Completing this worksheet records what your practice holds and where. It does not make a practice compliant or ready for audit, and it is not legal advice.

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