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Insurance for NDIS Provider Registration
The Commission assesses whether you can safely deliver supports. Insurance is one part of a wider risk and governance system, so avoid treating a policy schedule as a substitute for operational controls.
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Takes about 60 seconds. No obligation.
A practical preparation path
- 01
Describe your actual work
Give your broker the proposed supports, locations, workers, vehicles, equipment and participant risks.
- 02
Check the insured entity
Make sure the policy names the legal entity and ABN used in your application.
- 03
Record limits and exclusions
Keep policy schedules, renewal dates, exclusions and advice about activities not covered.
- 04
Link insurance to risk controls
Show how incidents, complaints, privacy and worker supervision are managed beyond the insurance policy.
Questions for your broker
- Does the policy cover the proposed NDIS supports?
- Are contractors and workers covered as intended?
- Are vehicles, premises and participant property addressed?
- What exclusions or notification duties apply?
- When must the certificate be renewed?
Who makes the decision?
NDIS Provider Registration provides independent preparation support. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission decides whether an application is approved.
Frequently asked questions
- What insurance do I need for NDIS provider registration?
- Insurance depends on your entity, services, workers and risks. Obtain advice from a qualified insurance broker and keep evidence that matches the business applying and the supports it will deliver.
- Does the NDIS Commission sell or set my insurance policy?
- No. Insurance is arranged commercially and should be checked with a qualified broker against your activities and risk profile.
- Can I submit an old certificate of currency?
- Use current evidence and check expiry dates. Your documents should accurately reflect the entity and activities in the application.
Official sources and further reading
Requirements change. Always confirm the current position with the relevant authority before making decisions.
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NDIS Provider Registration is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NDIA or the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. We provide application preparation and audit preparation support; independent auditor fees are separate and registration decisions are made by the Commission.