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Requirement

Core module: Transitions

The Core module outcome transitions: every quality indicator the NDIS Practice Standards set for it (Core 22.1, Core 22.2, Core 22.3), what an auditor asks to see under each, the common gaps, and a free worksheet to fill in.

Clause

NDIS Practice Standards Core 22.1, Core 22.2, Core 22.3

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)).

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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 22.1Transitions: planned and documented transitions to or from the providersource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

When possible, the provider plans each transition to or from its services with the participant, and documents, communicates and effectively manages it.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Transition plans in participant files for entries and exits
  • Handover documents sent to the receiving provider with consent
  • Exit summaries or closure letters
Common gap to check
  • Participants exited with no transition plan
  • No handover to the incoming provider
Core 22.2Transitions: risks identified, including temporary transitions such as hospitalsource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

The provider identifies, documents and responds to the risks of each transition, including temporary transitions to address a risk to the participant, such as a health risk needing hospital admission.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Transition risk assessments
  • Hospital admission and discharge records with the provider's handover information
  • Hospital or health passport documents provided on admission
Common gap to check
  • No information sent with the participant on hospital admission
  • Discharge risks not reviewed before supports resumed
Core 22.3Transitions: documented transition processes reviewed and communicatedsource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

The provider develops, applies, reviews and communicates its processes for transitions to or from the provider, including temporary transitions.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Transition, entry and exit policy and procedure with review date
  • Records of the procedure being communicated to staff and participants
  • Review records or audit of completed transitions
Common gap to check
  • Procedure exists but does not cover temporary transitions
  • Procedure never reviewed since adoption
Worksheet: what your practice holds, and where
RefHeld (yes, partly, no, not applicable)Where it is keptOwnerLast reviewedNext review
Core 22.1
Core 22.2
Core 22.3
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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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