Get Audit Ready For Your NDIS Certification
A certification audit is for providers delivering more complex or higher-risk supports. It involves a detailed review of your policies, practices, and service delivery to ensure compliance with the NDIS Practice Standards.
At Audit Ready Consultants, we specialise in helping providers get audit ready through tailored, practical support that goes beyond templates.
Our goal is to help you not only meet the requirements, but to understand and demonstrate how quality and compliance are embedded in your everyday work.
How We Help You Prepare for your NDIS Certification Audit
Preparing for an NDIS certification audit requires more than just good intentions. It demands clear systems, robust documentation, and a confident understanding of how your service aligns with the NDIS Practice Standards.
Certification audits are required for providers offering higher-risk or more complex services that directly impact participants’ health, safety, or wellbeing.
Examples of services requiring certification include:
- Daily personal activities
- Specialist disability accommodation (SDA)
- High-intensity daily personal activities
- Support Coordination
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Our Certification Preparation Services
When you’re working towards NDIS certification, here’s what we offer to ensure you’re set up for success:
Targeted Gap Review
We assess where your current operations stand against what the NDIS expects and guide you on exactly what needs to be strengthened.
Customised Documentation
We work with you to develop or refine policies and procedures that meet audit requirements and genuinely reflect how your service operates.
Audit Preparation Sessions
Using mock audits and structured readiness checklists, we help you anticipate audit questions, prepare evidence, and feel confident in your responses.
One-on-One Strategic Support
You’ll have access to experienced consultants who guide you through every step, from understanding the NDIS Practice Standards to presenting your systems clearly during the audit.
Post-Audit and Corrective Action Assistance
If your audit identifies areas for improvement, we’ll help you address them quickly and effectively, keeping your registration on track.
Ongoing Advisory Services
Need continued guidance after certification? We’re here to support your team with evolving requirements and long-term compliance.
Navigate NDIS Certification with ease
Book a conversationCertification is required for providers delivering higher-risk or more complex supports but it’s also a key milestone that can open doors to new participant groups and referral networks. With the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be stressful.
Audit Ready Consultants brings sector insight, auditing expertise, and a supportive, down-to-earth approach to help you move through the process with clarity and confidence.
Audit Readiness Assessments
Our Audit Readiness Assessments help NDIS providers understand exactly where they stand before their official audit. We review your existing systems, policies, and practices against the NDIS Practice Standards to identify gaps and provide a clear action plan. This gives you the confidence to approach your audit fully prepared.
Documentation Support
Clear, compliant documentation is key to passing your NDIS audit. We assist you in developing or refining essential documents such as policies, procedures, service agreements, and incident reports ensuring they meet NDIS requirements and reflect best practice. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving existing documents, we’ve got you covered.
Staff Training
Your team plays a crucial role in audit success. We deliver tailored training to ensure staff understand the NDIS Practice Standards, their responsibilities, and how to apply compliance in day-to-day practice.
Training is designed to be practical, engaging, and aligned with your organisation’s scope of registration leaving staff feeling confident about participating in your next audit.
Ongoing Compliance Support
Compliance doesn’t stop after the audit. We offer ongoing support to help you stay aligned with NDIS requirements year round.
From regular policy updates to advice on incident management and internal audits, we’re here to help you maintain high standards and be audit ready at all times.
Not sure if you need to undertake a Certification or Verification audit?
Find out moreThe NDIS Commission requires providers to undergo either a Certification Audit or a Verification Audit, depending on the complexity and risk level of the supports they deliver.
While Certification is for higher-risk, more complex services, Verification is designed for lower-risk providers such as sole traders and professionals delivering therapeutic or support services.
If you’re delivering lower-risk services, you may only need a Verification Audit and that process looks a little different.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I register as a NDIS provider?
To register as a NDIS provider, you need to determine your service type, review the NDIS Practice Standards, and prepare required documentation.
After submitting your application via the NDIS Commission Portal, engage an approved auditor for a verification or certification audit.
Once the audit is complete, the NDIS Commission will review your application, and if successful, you’ll be registered to deliver NDIS-funded services. Regular compliance maintenance is required.
What is the difference between NDIS certification and verification?
The certification and verification audits are two different types of NDIS audits that providers undergo as part of the NDIS registration process. The type of audit required depends on the type and complexity of the services being provided.
Verification Audit:
Applies to providers delivering low-risk services or lower complexity services. These are generally less intensive in nature and do not require high levels of participant interaction or complex care.
Examples of services that typically fall under verification include:
- Cleaning and household maintenance
- Gardening
- Therapeutic supports (for individual practitioners)
- Plan management
Certification Audit:
Required for providers offering higher-risk or more complex services that directly impact participants’ health, safety, or wellbeing.
Examples of services requiring certification include:
- Daily personal activities
- Specialist disability accommodation (SDA)
- High-intensity daily personal activities
- Support Coordination
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
What are the NDIS Practice Standards and how do they affect my business?
The NDIS Practice Standards are a set of guidelines and requirements that outline the quality and safety standards NDIS providers must meet when delivering services to participants.
These standards are designed to ensure that providers offer high-quality, person-centered support while safeguarding the rights and well-being of NDIS participants.
How much does NDIS registration cost?
The cost of becoming an NDIS registered provider can vary due to a number of different factors inclusive but not exclusive to; the type of audit (certification versus verification), size of your organisation, number of sites and registration groups included in your application.
Once you have applied to become a registered provider and obtained your Initial Scope of Audit, it is a good idea to seek quotes from a few different auditing bodies and get a feel for the level of customer service offered by each.
What evidence or documentation do I need for my NDIS audit?
To successfully pass your audit, you will need a variety of documents inclusive of policies, procedures, reports etc., tailored to your organisation.
We provide a detailed NDIS audit checklist to ensure you’re fully prepared.
How long does the NDIS audit process take?
The time it takes depends on your preparation and the availability of the certified auditing body (CAB) you select.
With our support, you can streamline the process and be ready for your audit within a matter of weeks.
How long does it take to get approved as an NDIS provider?
Once your audit has been completed by your chosen third party auditing body, they will make a recommendation directly to the NDIS Commission. From here the Commission will review your application and the recommendation made by the auditing body.
The timeframe between audit submission and registration decision vary between new applications and renewal applications, however once a decision has been made you will be advised of the outcome in writing by the Commission.
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"In preparation for our stage 2 audit, the Audit Ready team provided excellent consultancy services in a timely manner and were able to offer suggestions for process improvement which helped us streamline our operations. They are very experienced and professional"
Ben Oyewale
Utmost Solutions WA