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Requirement

Core module: Waste

The Core module outcome waste: every quality indicator the NDIS Practice Standards set for it (Core 27.1 to Core 27.4), what an auditor asks to see under each, the common gaps, and a free worksheet to fill in.

Clause

NDIS Practice Standards Core 27.1 to Core 27.4

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.

Applies when

Core 27 applies where supports involve managing waste or infectious or hazardous substances: every worker involved in managing waste (Core 27.4).

Core 27.1Waste: storage, handling and disposal of waste and hazardous substancessource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

Policies, procedures and practices cover safe and appropriate storage, handling and disposal of waste and infectious or hazardous substances, including used PPE, and each complies with current legislation and local health district requirements.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Waste management policy covering clinical waste, sharps and used PPE
  • Sharps container supply and disposal records
  • Hazardous substances register and safety data sheets
  • Clinical waste collection contracts
Common gap to check
  • Sharps disposed of in household waste
  • Policy not aligned with local health district requirements
Core 27.2Waste: reporting and review of exposure incidentssource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

Every incident involving infectious material, body substances or hazardous substances is reported, recorded, investigated and reviewed.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Incident register entries for needlestick, body fluid or chemical exposures
  • Investigation reports and corrective actions
  • Post-exposure procedure
Common gap to check
  • Exposure incidents handled informally with no record
  • Investigations not closed out
Core 27.3Waste: emergency plan for clinical waste or hazardous substance accidentssource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

An emergency plan covers clinical waste or hazardous substance problems and accidents; when it is used, its effectiveness is evaluated and it is revised if needed.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Spill response plan and spill kit locations
  • Post-event evaluation records after the plan was activated
  • Version history of the plan showing revisions
Common gap to check
  • Spill kits missing or unchecked
  • Plan not evaluated after use
Core 27.4Waste: training in safe handling and protective clothingsource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

Every worker involved in managing waste or infectious or hazardous substances is trained in safe and appropriate handling, including use of PPE and any other required protective clothing.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Training records for waste and hazardous substance handling
  • Induction checklist items on sharps and body fluid handling
  • Protective clothing issue records
Common gap to check
  • Workers handling sharps without training
  • No refresher on hazardous substance handling
Worksheet: what your practice holds, and where
RefHeld (yes, partly, no, not applicable)Where it is keptOwnerLast reviewedNext review
Core 27.1
Core 27.2
Core 27.3
Core 27.4
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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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