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Allied Health NDIS Audit Checklist: worksheet

Module 3: Capacity building

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.

Source: 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/module-3-capacity-building/

RefRequirement (our statement of the clause)Evidence an auditor or the regulator asks forCommon gap to checkHeld (yes, partly, no, not applicable)Where it is keptOwnerLast reviewedNext review
Module 3 7.1The provider works with the people in each child's life to build their capacity to achieve the functional outcomes identified in the support plan, so progress continues when the practitioner is not present.Coaching plans for parents, carers and educators tied to plan outcomes; Session notes showing skills taught to the support network; Review notes measuring the network's use of the strategiesCapacity building limited to direct therapy with the child; Coaching not linked to the plan's outcomes☐ yes
☐ partly
☐ no
☐ n/a
Module 3 7.2The provider builds each family's confidence to understand how their routines and everyday activities can support their child's development, so families see everyday life as the main place where learning happens.Family confidence or self-efficacy measures taken at intake and review; Routine-based coaching records; Family feedback on confidence using strategiesNo measure of family confidence over time; Families given handouts without coaching☐ yes
☐ partly
☐ no
☐ n/a
Module 3 7.3The provider builds the capacity of the child, the family and the collaborating providers through coaching, capacity building supports and collaborative teamwork, rather than relying on the practitioner delivering hands-on therapy alone.Coaching session records with observed practice and feedback; Joint sessions or secondary consultation records with other providers; Practice framework describing the coaching approach usedCoaching claimed but notes describe only hands-on therapy; Collaborating providers never offered capacity building☐ yes
☐ partly
☐ no
☐ n/a
Module 3 7.4The provider collaborates to affirm, challenge and support the child, family and collaborating providers to further develop their skills and improve their practice and relationships.Records of reflective discussions with families and collaborating providers; Feedback notes on skill development and changes agreed; Team case review minutesFeedback only ever positive, with no development goals; No record of joint review of practice☐ yes
☐ partly
☐ no
☐ n/a
Module 3 7.5The provider uses feedback and learning from the child, the family and other professionals to improve how it delivers supports, and can show the changes made as a result.Family and professional feedback records for early childhood supports; Continuous improvement register entries arising from that feedback; Service changes traced back to feedbackFeedback collected but no record of resulting change; Children's own views never sought☐ 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.