Policy Management

NDIS Policy Templates: The Complete List Every Registered Provider Needs

AuditCore Team· NDIS Compliance10 May 20269 min read

NDIS auditors check your policy library against every standard. Here is the complete list of policies you need — and how AuditCore maintains, reviews, and fills the gaps automatically.

Policy management is one of the most time-consuming parts of NDIS compliance — and one of the most common audit failure points. AuditCore includes a library of 101+ pre-built, NDIS-specific policy templates that are already mapped to the Practice Standards. Every template is reviewed and updated when NDIS Commission requirements change, so you are never working from outdated documents.

Core Governance Policies (Standard 2)

These policies are required for every registered NDIS provider, regardless of your registration group or size.

  • Governance and Organisational Management Policy
  • Risk Management Policy and Framework
  • Quality Management Policy
  • Document Control and Records Management Policy
  • Complaints and Feedback Management Policy
  • Incident Management and Reportable Incidents Policy
  • Human Resources and Recruitment Policy
  • Worker Screening and Induction Policy
  • Code of Conduct Policy
  • Whistleblower Protection Policy
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Business Continuity and Continuity of Supports Policy
  • Information Management and Privacy Policy
  • Financial Management Policy

AuditCore's Policy Library gives you 100+ pre-built NDIS policy templates — mapped to each Practice Standard. Search, filter, customise and publish directly from the platform.

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Participant Rights and Safety Policies (Standard 1)

  • Participant Rights and Responsibilities Policy
  • Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
  • Consent and Decision-Making Policy
  • Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Violence (ANEV) Prevention Policy
  • Safeguarding and Mandatory Reporting Policy
  • Participant Empowerment and Advocacy Policy
  • Cultural Safety and Diversity Policy
  • LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice Policy

Support Delivery Policies (Standard 3)

  • Individual Support Planning Policy
  • Assessment and Goal-Setting Policy
  • Transitions Between Providers Policy
  • Mealtime Management Policy
  • Medication Administration Policy
  • Manual Handling Policy
  • Community Access and Participation Policy
  • Support Worker Role and Responsibilities Policy

Environment and Safety Policies (Standard 4)

  • Safe and Accessible Environment Policy
  • Emergency and Disaster Management Policy
  • Infection Control and Prevention Policy
  • Equipment and Assistive Technology Policy
  • Workplace Health and Safety Policy
  • Fire Safety Policy
  • First Aid Policy

Behaviour Support Policies (Supplementary Module)

Required for providers who deliver supports to participants with behaviour support needs or who use regulated restrictive practices.

  • Behaviour Support Policy
  • Restrictive Practices Policy and Reduction Plan
  • Unauthorised Restrictive Practice (URP) Reporting Policy
  • Positive Behaviour Support Framework
  • Functional Behaviour Assessment Policy
  • Monthly Behaviour Support Reporting Policy

Worker Compliance Policies

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check Policy
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC) Policy
  • Police Check Policy
  • Worker Induction and Onboarding Policy
  • Supervision and Performance Review Policy
  • Professional Development and Training Policy
  • Return to Work and Injury Management Policy

How AuditCore Manages Your Policy Library

AuditCore does not just store your policies — it actively manages them. Every policy in the system has a review date, an assigned owner, and a currency score. When a policy is approaching its review date or when the NDIS Commission updates its requirements, AuditCore flags the policy and prompts a review. Before your audit, the Policy Gap Analysis runs automatically and shows you exactly which policies are missing, outdated, or need updating.

AuditCore can generate complete policy documents from your templates in seconds — pre-formatted to NDIS standards and ready for auditor review.

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Policy Currency Scoring

AuditCore assigns each policy a currency score from 0–100 based on when it was last reviewed, whether it references current legislation, and whether it has been approved by your governance body. Auditors look for evidence that your policies are actively reviewed — not just filed and forgotten. AuditCore creates that evidence trail automatically.

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