Official Australian Resources
Finding current information from the correct source can make documentation research and compliance preparation much clearer.
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This page brings together official Australian resources that may be helpful for NDIS providers, disability support services, OSHC services, educators, allied health professionals and small service-based organisations.
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These links are provided as a convenient starting point only. Requirements can vary according to your service, registration status, profession, location and the people you support.
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​NDIS and Disability Services
NDIS Practice Standards
The NDIS Practice Standards explain the quality standards registered NDIS providers are expected to meet when delivering supports and services.
​​NDIS Worker Screening
This resource explains NDIS Worker Screening Checks, worker-screening responsibilities and information for registered and unregistered providers.
NDIS Code of Conduct
The NDIS Code of Conduct outlines expectations for safe, respectful and ethical service delivery. It applies to registered and unregistered NDIS providers, key personnel and workers.
NDIS Pricing Arrangements
The National Disability Insurance Agency publishes current pricing information and supporting documents for NDIS supports.
Incident Management and Reportable Incidents
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission provides information about incident-management systems, reportable incidents, provider responsibilities and notification requirements.
OSHC, Early Years and Education and Care
National Quality Framework
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority provides information about the National Quality Framework for early childhood education and outside school hours care services.
Approved Learning Frameworks
This resource includes the approved national learning frameworks, including My Time, Our Place: Framework for School Age Care in Australia V2.0.
National Quality Standard
The National Principles provide a nationally consistent approach to creating organisational cultures that promote child safety and wellbeing.
National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
The National Quality Standard includes seven quality areas used when assessing and rating education and care services.
National Law and Regulations
The National Law and National Regulations outline legal and operational requirements for approved providers, nominated supervisors, educators and education and care services.
Cyber Security and Small Business
Small Business Cyber Security
The Australian Cyber Security Centre provides practical guidance to help small businesses protect their accounts, devices, systems and business information.
Workplace Safety and Employment
Work Health and Safety Regulators
Work health and safety requirements can differ between states and territories. Safe Work Australia provides links to the appropriate regulator for each Australian jurisdiction.
Small Business and the Fair Work Act
This Fair Work Ombudsman guide covers workplace laws, employment conditions and responsibilities that may apply to small-business employers.
Employee Record-Keeping
Fair Work provides guidance about the employment, time and wage records employers are required to keep.
Business Record-Keeping
The Australian Taxation Office provides information about keeping accurate business, taxation, superannuation and registration records.
Allied Health Resources
Regulation of Allied Health Professionals
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains how allied health professions are regulated. Some professions are regulated through Ahpra, while others are self-regulated through professional associations.
Ahpra Codes and Guidelines
National Boards publish profession-specific codes and guidelines for health practitioners registered through Ahpra.
Important Information
WorkSmart Templates is an independent Australian digital template business. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the NDIA, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, ACECQA, Ahpra or any other government agency or regulatory body listed on this page.
External websites and resources are managed by their respective organisations and may be updated without notice.
The information and links on this page are provided for general information and research purposes only. They do not constitute legal, financial, clinical, medical, regulatory or compliance advice.
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Links last reviewed: 17 August 2026