NDIS Mid-Term Audit

• Occurs midway through your 3-year registration period
  Required by the NDIS Commission to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Applies to:

  • Providers registered for Certification (not just Verification)

  • Providers delivering high-risk or complex supports

• Purpose:

  • Review progress since the initial audit

  • Check that compliance is maintained

  • Identify areas for improvement

• Audit Scope Includes:

  • Review of selected participant files

  • Staff qualifications and training records

  • Incident management and complaints handling

  • Policy and procedure implementation

  • Risk management and governance

• Conducted by:

  • An approved, independent NDIS auditor

  • Usually off-site, but can involve interviews or document requests

• Preparation Tips:

  • Ensure documentation is up to date

  • Review compliance against NDIS Practice Standards

  • Address any non-conformities identified in the last audit

  • Be ready to provide evidence of continuous improvement

• Outcome:

  • Auditor submits a report to the NDIS Commission

  • No direct pass/fail – but issues must be addressed before full renewal