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-individual-values-and-beliefs/
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core 4.1 | When the participant wishes, the provider identifies the participant's culture, diversity, values and beliefs and responds to them sensitively in how supports are designed and delivered. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Intake and assessment forms capturing cultural, religious, gender and other identity preferences at the participant's direction; Support plans showing how those preferences shape delivery (worker gender, food, observances); Cultural awareness or diversity training records for workers | Cultural and identity questions skipped or completed by staff without asking the participant; Preferences recorded at intake but not reflected in rosters or plans | ☐ yes ☐ partly ☐ no ☐ n/a | ||||
| Core 4.2 | Each participant is supported to practise their culture, values and beliefs while receiving supports, for example attending ceremonies, worship, community events or following dietary and dress practices. Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00631/latest/text | Rosters or progress notes showing support to attend cultural or religious activities; Menu and meal records reflecting cultural or religious dietary practice; Participant feedback or survey results on respect for their beliefs | Practices limited because of service routines rather than participant choice; No record of how a known observance is supported | ☐ 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.