Allied Health NDIS Audit Checklist: worksheet
NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. 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 on 6 October 2026 (Federal Register: both compilations are the latest version on 6 October 2026).
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.
Standards library: https://compliance.theartofservice.com/frameworks/australia-ndis-practice-standards-and-quality-indicators. Page: https://allied-health-ndis-audit-checklist.theartofservice.com/rules/ndis-practice-standards/core-human-resources/
| 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 |
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| Core 15.1 | The skills and knowledge each position requires are identified and documented, together with the responsibilities, scope and limits of the position. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Position descriptions for every role, including scope and limitations; Role-to-skills matrix for support types delivered; Signed acknowledgement of position description by each worker | Generic position description used for roles delivering high intensity supports; Scope limits not stated, so workers perform tasks outside their competence | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 15.2 | Records are kept of each worker's pre-employment checks, qualifications and experience. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Worker screening clearance records for risk assessed roles; Reference check notes and right to work checks; Copies of qualifications and professional registrations with expiry tracking | Worker started before NDIS worker screening clearance was confirmed; Expired registrations or first aid certificates not tracked | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 15.3 | Workers complete an orientation and induction process, including the mandatory NDIS worker orientation program. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Induction checklist signed by worker and supervisor; Certificates of completion of the NDIS worker orientation module; Induction training records for agency or casual staff | Orientation module certificates missing for some workers; Agency staff deployed without site induction | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 15.4 | A system identifies, plans, delivers, records and evaluates training so workers meet each participant's needs; it names mandatory training and includes training on worker obligations under the NDIS Practice Standards and other NDIS rules. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Training needs analysis and annual training plan; Training register showing mandatory courses, completions and expiry; Training evaluation records; Records of training on the NDIS Code of Conduct and Practice Standards obligations | Training register out of date or missing casual workers; No evaluation of whether training worked | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 15.5 | Workers get timely supervision, support and resources suited to the scope and complexity of the supports they deliver. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Supervision policy with frequency by role; Supervision session records or logs; Records of resources and on-call support available to workers | Supervision only when a problem arises; No supervision records for workers in remote or lone settings | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 15.6 | Each worker's performance is managed, developed and documented, including by giving feedback and development opportunities. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Performance review or appraisal records; Professional development plans; Records of performance concerns and how they were managed | Appraisals overdue for most staff; Performance issues handled verbally with no record | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 15.7 | Workers whose capabilities can help in responding to an emergency or disaster, such as contingency planning or infection prevention and control, are identified. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Skills register flagging emergency, contingency planning and infection control capabilities; Emergency plan naming identified workers and their roles; Training records for designated infection control leads | No list of who can lead an outbreak response; Emergency roles assigned to people who have left | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 15.8 | Plans are in place to identify, source and induct workers if workforce disruptions happen in an emergency or disaster. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Workforce contingency plan with surge sources such as agencies and partner providers; Pre-agreed arrangements or contracts for surge staffing; Rapid induction pack for surge workers | Contingency plan relies on existing staff working extra shifts; No rapid induction process for replacement workers | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 15.9 | All workers involved in providing supports to participants complete infection prevention and control training, including refresher training. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Infection prevention and control training certificates for all support workers; Refresher schedule and completion records; Hand hygiene or PPE competency observations | Refresher training lapsed; Office-based staff who also do shifts not trained | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 15.10 | For each worker the provider records, and keeps up to date, their contact details and details of any secondary employment. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Worker personnel records with current contact details; Secondary employment declaration forms and update dates; Periodic reminders or audits of worker details | Secondary employment never asked about; Contact details out of date for casual workers | ☐ 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.