The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for Australians with disability, known as NDIS Participants, by funding supports and services related to their disability. NDIS Service Providers have the choice of being Registered or Unregistered Providers. Registered Providers are registered with the NDIS to provide supports and services relevant to specific Registration Groups.
NDIS Registration Groups are the various classes of supports and services funded by the NDIS. Understanding these Registration Groups is important for businesses wanting to become an NDIS Provider to ensure they abide by NDIS Provider support obligations, and can excel at providing quality support to NDIS Participants.
Types of NDIS Registration Groups
NDIS Registration Groups categorise the various services and supports offered by providers under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Knowing which Registration Groups an NDIS Provider offers supports under facilitates NDIS Participants to select the most suitable Providers for their unique needs.
Some of the Registration Groups are outlined below, and each one is aimed at responding to unique aspects of care and support for NDIS Participants:
0120 Household Tasks
This Registration Group incorporates a range of services to aid Participants with basic tasks around the home, including meal preparation, cleaning, gardening and other similar domestic tasks. The primary goal of 0120 Household Tasks is to help NDIS Participants live as independently and safely as possible in their own homes, by supporting them with essential domestic tasks that they may find difficult to complete on their own due to their disability. This Registration Group ensures that Participants can maintain a clean, healthy, and functional living environment, which is crucial not only for day-to-day comfort but also for overall well-being.
0108 Travel & Transport Assistance
Providers offering 0108 Travel & Transport Assistance offer one of the most necessary Registration Groups, as it facilitates access to transportation services for NDIS Participants. This service can be delivered as a professional offering; such as Taxi services, or can be a more informal service delivered by Support Workers. This Registration Group enables NDIS Participants to travel safely and confidently to important medical appointments, community activities, and social engagements; helping to remove barriers to participation in everyday life.
0128 Therapeutic Supports
This Registration Group supports professional therapeutic offerings such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. The supports covered under 0128 Therapeutic Supports target specific therapeutic needs of NDIS Participants; including to improve mobility, communication skills, and functional capacity. Access to therapeutic supports significantly enhances the ability for NDIS Participants to carry out daily activities, engage with the community and improve their overall quality of life.
Assistive Products and Technologies
There are 7 Registration Groups for Assistive Products and Technologies, known as “Product Registration Groups”; including 0112 Hearing Equipment, 0124 Communication and Information Equipment, 0112 Assistive Equipment for Recreation, and 0105 Personal Mobility Equipment. Assistive products and technologies are essential in empowering NDIS Participants to live more independently and enhance their overall quality of life by addressing sensory and/or physical disability-related challenges.
0111 Home Modifications
This Registration Group has the objective of making living areas suitable to cater to the specific needs of members. The wide range of services available under 0111 Home Modifications include installing ramps, handrails and modifying bathrooms to make homes safe and accessible to individuals with disabilities, thereby promoting greater comfort and safety. This Registration Group is typically included by Builders, Tradespeople and other professionals such as Occupational Therapists.
Community Access & Engagement
Service providers have a few options for Registration Groups that enable community access and by Participants, including 0116 Innovative Community Participation, 0125 Participate in Community/Social Activities, and 0136 Group & Centre-based activities. These Registration Groups allow for Participants to engage in a variety of social, recreational, and community activities, with the assistance of a Disability Support Worker; enabling social interaction, relationship building opportunities and the overall ability to enhance their quality of life and participation in their community.
0106 Support Coordination
Support Coordination is classed under the Registration Group 0106 Assistance with Life Stages & Transitions (Level 1-2 Support Coordination). Support Coordination can be pivotal for NDIS Participants trying to navigate their NDIS Plans and engage with appropriate service providers. By enabling Participants to have an understanding of services available to them, Support Coordinators ensure that Participants maintain their independence and freedom of choice.
0127 Plan Management
NDIS Plan Managers assist Participants with the management of their NDIS budget and funds available under their NDIS Plan. Plan Managers are either registered professional Accountants or Bookkeepers, who have the skills to ensure that all service providers engaged with NDIS Participants are paid the right amount at the right time. Plan Managers also assist Participants in understanding the financial aspect of their care, thus promoting transparency and peace of mind.
0131 Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
This Registration Group is for Providers of specialist housing that is tailored to meet the needs of NDIS Participants with high or complex needs. Housing provided under 0131 SDA is planned to be accessible & comfortable, and managed by understanding Providers; ensuring Participants living with high support needs have access to a living space that is best suited to them.
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NDIS Registration Groups & Types of Audits
All Registered NDIS providers are subject to ongoing audits to ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and regulatory requirements. Audit types are dependent on chosen Registration Groups.
The two major types of NDIS audits are:
Verification Audit
NDIS Verification audits are for Providers offering professional or lower-risk services. The audit itself is mainly a review of the Provider’s document suite to ensure compliance with the Practice Standards in the NDIS Verification Module.
Certification Audit
NDIS Certification audits are for Providers offering medium to high-risk services, such as Core Module supports and Specialist Module services. Certification audits involve both an interview component with Key Personnel from the Provider business, and a thorough review of the Provider’s document suite, staff credentials, and evidence of service delivery. The audit itself may occur over multiple days depending on Provider’s offerings, to ensure compliance with the Practice Standards relevant to the selected Modules.
How Do I Know Which Registration Groups to Choose?
Selecting the right Registration Groups is a vital step for Registered Providers, as these groups mirror the precise services offered to NDIS Participants. It is important that Providers closely scrutinise the business’ capacity against the support needs of the target market when selecting Registration Groups.
Registering for the Verification Module and undertaking a Verification Audit, or Registering for the Core Module or Specialist Modules, and undertaking a Certification Audit, is a consideration that Providers should consider in line with their long-term NDIS business goals. To make an informed decision, providers are encouraged to investigate the detailed NDIS guidelines and seek expert advice.
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Conclusion
Comprehending the NDIS Provider Registration process and audit requirements associated with the various Modules facilitates the delivery of consistent services to NDIS Participants. NDIS Registration Groups dictate the services and supports that provider businesses are allowed to offer to NDIS Participants. under the scheme, to ensure Participants gain high-quality, regulated support. Whether assisting with daily living needs, therapeutic support interventions, or providing assistive technology; Providers need to ensure their NDIS Registration group selection, and NDIS business goals, are accurately aligned.
FAQs
How many NDIS Registration Groups exist?
There are more than 30 NDIS Registration Groups. These Registration groups cover a range of support services for Participants, from in-home supports to assistive technologies.
Which NDIS Providers must register?
Providers of high-risk services, those working with NDIA-managed clients, and those that assist Participants with certain funding types must register with the NDIS.
What is an NDIS Registration Group?
An NDIS Registration Group classifies the services a provider delivers under the NDIS, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
How is an unregistered NDIS provider different from a registered Provider?
Registered providers must comply with NDIS standards, be audited, and follow strict quality requirements. Unregistered providers have less compliance, but cannot deliver some NDIA-funded supports or NDIS services.
What are NDIS Registration Groups’ qualifications?
Qualifications differ from group to group, but providers typically require relevant industry qualifications, staff training, applicable policies, and a working understanding of the relevant NDIS Practice Standards.
