Allied Health NDIS Audit Checklist: worksheet
Ahpra advertising guidelines. Edition held: Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service, December 2020 edition, effective 14 December 2020; checked current on 6 October 2026 (Ahpra advertising guidelines page read 6 October 2026: still the current edition).
Under review, not in force: The printed edition predates the higher penalties for advertising offences: up to 60,000 dollars for an individual and 120,000 dollars for a body corporate, in every jurisdiction from 1 July 2024. The guidelines will be updated when next reviewed.
Source: https://compliance.theartofservice.com/frameworks/ahpra-guidelines-for-advertising-a-regulated-health-service-december-2020. Page: https://allied-health-ndis-audit-checklist.theartofservice.com/rules/ahpra-advertising-guidelines/gifts-and-discounts-state-the-terms-and-conditions-of-any/
| Ref | Requirement (our statement of the clause) | Evidence an auditor or the regulator asks for | Common gap to check | Held (yes, partly, no, not applicable) | Where it is kept | Owner | Last reviewed | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts and discounts | An advertisement offering a gift, discount or other inducement must state its terms and conditions in plain language, or direct readers to where they are easily found without searching or contacting the advertiser. Unclear price information, a 'free' offer paid for by a higher price elsewhere or by Medicare, undisclosed restrictions such as age or expiry, and instalment amounts without total cost are breaches. | Offer terms page with a link from every advertised offer; Pricing sheet showing total cost for each advertised instalment or package | 'Second consultation free' while the first consultation price was raised; Offer terms available only on request | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a |
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.