Necessary Key Points Checklist:
- Firstly, Understand the NDIS and NDIS Act 2013
- Obtain an ABN Australian Business Number (only do this once you know your Business Structure – This is essential to ensure you don’t waste time in the long run when your business grows as this can affect registration)
- Set up a Company (Pty Ltd) should you plan to have even 1 or 10 staff – This safeguards your personal liabilities – Please speak with a professional accountant for further information
- Obtain a Tax File Number
- You will require Business Insurance ($10 Million in public liability coverage, as per the NDIS standards)
- You will require Work Cover Insurance
- Please make sure you understand Restrictive Practices – further information visit the NDIS website.
- Understand Australian Human Rights around disability.
- You will require a current NDIS worker screening check or apply for one.
- You will need to hold a paid worker Working with Children Check if you are working with people under 18
- NDIS Code of conduct – Understand your responsibilities. You can find this on the NDIS website.
- Understand the NDIS Standards – You will need to have evidence to demonstrate each standard should you wish to become a NDIS registered provider and is best practice for unregistered providers to understand the standards
- Understand the NDIS Price Guide (NDIS Support Catalogue)
- Maintain training and competency in your field – Enrol in to training such as a Certificate 3 in Individual Support, Cert 3 in Community Services however this is entry level qualification and you should really have this prior to working with anyone, this is best practice, or working towards your qualification if you have a lived experience.
- Complete the NDIS New Worker Induction Training on NDIS website.
New Worker NDIS Induction Module | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (ndiscommission.gov.au)
