Allied Health NDIS Audit Checklist: worksheet
Ahpra shared Code of conduct. Edition held: Shared Code of conduct, June 2022, in effect from 29 June 2022; checked current on 30 September 2026 (Ahpra code page read 30 September 2026: a review of the codes is under way, no revised version published).
Under review, not in force: A review of the shared code is under way; the June 2022 code stays in effect until a revised one is published.
Standards library: https://compliance.theartofservice.com/frameworks/ahpra-shared-code-of-conduct-2022. Page: https://allied-health-ndis-audit-checklist.theartofservice.com/rules/ahpra-code-of-conduct/8-5-advertising/
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Advertising must not be false, misleading or deceptive, must not use testimonials about the clinical aspects of a regulated health service, must not create unreasonable expectations of benefit or encourage indiscriminate or unnecessary use of services, and any gift, discount or other inducement must state its terms and conditions in plain language. The practitioner complies with the National Law's advertising requirements (explained in the Boards' Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service), with the consumer protection, fair trading and therapeutic goods advertising laws of the Commonwealth, states and territories, and keeps any promotion of therapeutic products ethical. Source: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Code-of-conduct/Shared-Code-of-conduct.aspx | Advertising review record for the website, social media and printed material against the Boards' advertising guidelines; Written terms and conditions for any offer or discount advertised; Evidence file supporting each claim of benefit made in advertising | Patient testimonials about clinical outcomes on the website or social media; Before-and-after images implying guaranteed results; Discount offers with no stated conditions | ☐ 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.