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Requirement

Module 3: Outcome based approach

The Module 3 outcome outcome based approach: every quality indicator the NDIS Practice Standards set for it (Module 3 9.1 to Module 3 9.6), what an auditor asks to see under each, the common gaps, and a free worksheet to fill in.

Clause

NDIS Practice Standards Module 3 9.1 to Module 3 9.6

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 providers of early childhood supports (certification).

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.

Module 3 9.1Outcome based approach: functional outcomes set with the child and familysource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

Functional outcomes for the child and family are based on their needs and priorities, and the skills needed to reach them are identified by working with the child and family.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Support plans with functional outcomes stated in the family's words
  • Goal-setting records showing the child's and family's input
  • Skills analysis linked to each outcome
Common gap to check
  • Outcomes written as clinical targets the family did not choose
  • Skills needed for each outcome not identified
Module 3 9.2Outcome based approach: documented plan describing interventions and outcomessource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

Each child has a documented support plan that sets out the interventions to be used and the functional outcomes they are meant to achieve, kept current and reviewed with the family.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Current documented support plan in each child's file
  • Plan listing interventions against each functional outcome
  • Plan version and review date control
Common gap to check
  • Plans missing for some children or past their review date
  • Interventions listed with no link to outcomes
Module 3 9.3Outcome based approach: family actively involved in assessment and plan reviewsource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

The family takes an active part in assessing the child and in developing and reviewing the support plan, so the plan reflects what the family sees and wants.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Assessment records showing family participation
  • Plan review meeting notes with family attendance
  • Family sign-off on reviewed plans
Common gap to check
  • Reviews done by the practitioner alone
  • Family not invited to the assessment
Module 3 9.4Outcome based approach: plan copy given to the family in accessible formsource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

A copy of the support plan is given to the family in the language, mode of communication and terms they are most likely to understand.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Record of the plan copy provided to the family and the date
  • Translated or plain-language versions of plans where needed
  • Family confirmation that the plan was understood
Common gap to check
  • No record that the family received the plan
  • Plan given only in English to families who need another language
Module 3 9.5Outcome based approach: outcomes support participation in family and communitysource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

The functional outcomes chosen support the child's meaningful participation in family and community life, such as joining family meals, playgroups, early learning or local activities.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Plan outcomes framed as participation in named family or community activities
  • Progress reports describing participation gained
  • Family feedback on changes in daily life
Common gap to check
  • Outcomes limited to isolated skills with no participation focus
  • Progress reported only as test scores
Module 3 9.6Outcome based approach: outcomes measured and reported meaningfully to the familysource
Requirement, our statement of the clause

The provider measures, evaluates and reports on the assessment, intervention planning and outcomes for the child and family in ways the family finds meaningful and understands.

Evidence that typically shows this
  • Outcome measurement records using a stated tool at baseline and review
  • Progress reports written for the family
  • Records of discussing results with the family
Common gap to check
  • Outcomes never measured after the baseline
  • Reports written in technical language the family cannot use
Worksheet: what your practice holds, and where
RefHeld (yes, partly, no, not applicable)Where it is keptOwnerLast reviewedNext review
Module 3 9.1
Module 3 9.2
Module 3 9.3
Module 3 9.4
Module 3 9.5
Module 3 9.6
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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.

Related requirements

NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators

The same topic in other instruments (children and families, support planning and agreements)

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