How often should I do an NDIS internal audit?
Although there is not specific standard frequency, it is recommended to conduct internal audits annually or more frequently if necessary. Read why.
Resources
What you need to know about the NDIS Mid-Term Recertification Audit
The NDIS Mid-Term Recertification Audit is conducted every 3 years for all providers focusing on delivery, compliance and safeguarding.
What is ChatGPT and why do we care?
ChatGPT is a highly trained robot that can answer questions with way more accuracy and detail than you’d ever expect. Here we explain it in 2mins!
NDIS systems to manage your business
NDIS Businesses of all sizes can benefit from the deployment of systems that may take care of rostering, payroll, client notes and more. The following list has been gathered by our own research and may vary in what they provide and has only be provided as a shortcut to save you some googling time.
Learnings from the Aged Care Standards refresh
A proposed revision to the Aged Care Quality Standards was released for public consultation in October 2022. Here are some key takeaways.
Learnings from Banning Orders, Suspensions and Compliance Notices
As part of their powers, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission can issue compliance notices, suspend a provider from providing services or outright ban them. Coupled with the ability for anyone to make a complaint, this makes the threat of these actions highly impactful to service providers.
Tips and Tricks – promoting the adoption of policies and procedures
There are some things that can make managing policies and procedures a fulfilling activity for all of those involved.
Business case considerations for systemising compliance
When NDIS service providers assess their operations and its effectiveness, one area that always ends up in the crosshairs is how compliance obligations are managed. If you are lucky enough to have a risk committee or a board, the triggers to systemise your approach to compliance will be automatic as you will have experienced leaders who don’t need convincing.
Tips for claiming provider travel under the NDIS
It might be a bit difficult to figure out the specifics of provider travel under the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). That is why we did the legwork for you. This article will help you to discover more about provider travel and the NDIS, as well as claiming eligibility and our insights for claiming provider travel.
NDIS Workforce Capability Framework Beta Testing
The NDIS Workforce Capability Framework is continuing its phased roll-out with the release of 5 new tools available to the public for beta testing from July to October 2022.
A seamless way to meet your compliance obligations
How can you integrate compliance obligations in a way that has no adverse impacts and improves the effectiveness of your NDIS or Aged Care business?
Practice Reviews and the Continuous Improvement Continuum
Practice reviews are a common occurrence across a range of professional occupations, such as
medical and allied health practitioners, and other human services providers. We have put together an introductory article for anyone interested to learn more about practice reviews and its importance in the disability sector.
4 ways your NDIS and Aged Care business can reduce costs with a QMS
As an NDIS service provider, you may continually run into issues with rising operational costs and impact to workforce productivity.
In this article, we explore four ways to save money, time, and how an integrated Quality Management System (QMS) could help solve business pains.
A simple Team Management Guide
Building a successful team is about more than finding a group of people with the right mix of professional skills. Use this guide to build your dream team for a purpose driven business.
R&R – Roles and Responsibilities
Defining roles and responsibilities is a critical step towards business maturity. Without them, it becomes very difficult to execute strategy.
Tax incentives: small business training and technology
Make the most of the new 120% bonus tax deduction and embrace the digital revolution.
Do Your Policies and Procedures Meet Your Requirements?
Employees can’t follow policies they don’t know about. Is your organisation still using paper-based policy manuals, passing out binders containing the essential information?
2022 NDIS Act amendments: What you need to know (Part 1)
Recently, The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Act 2022 has passed in both houses of Parliament and received Royal Assent.
This blog summarises the key changes that have come into effect from 8th April 2022.
Why is compliance so essential in the provision on NDIS services?
Finding ways to simplify compliance has always been an interesting topic for NDIS Providers, but are you aware about the top 3 issues that providers face which can be resolved with the help of a QMS?
Support at Home Program and what it means for you
The Australian Government is introducing reforms in the Aged Care sector to make it more aligned with the NDIS. This blog provides an overview of the Support at Home Program.
A quick intro to Aged Care Accreditation
Aged care homes are required to undergo the accreditation to continue receiving residential care subsidies. Learn more about the process and how Centro ASSIST can help you along your journey in the care industry.