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Field notes for NDIS providers
Reform analysis, compliance how-tos, product updates. Written for Australian disability service providers.
Pain points22 May 2026·6 min readWhy Google Drive fails an NDIS audit
The three things every Tier 1 auditor asks for that a folder of PDFs cannot deliver: proactive alerting, defensible version control, and a queryable audit log. The post that explains why "we have everything in Drive" is not a compliance position.
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How-to21 May 2026·7 min readNDIS Worker Screening Check explained: who needs one, how to apply, and what trips providers up
The NDIS Worker Screening Check is the single most-sampled document at any Tier 1 audit. Here's what it is, who needs one, the application path in each state, and the four things that cause providers to fail an audit on screening alone.
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How-to18 May 2026·8 min readWalking through the NDIS Tier 1 audit checklist (with the things providers commonly miss)
A narrative walkthrough of the 38-artefact NDIS Tier 1 certification audit checklist - bucket by bucket, with the omissions auditors actually find. Companion to the static catalogue guide.
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Pain points10 May 2026·6 min readI tracked staff certifications in a spreadsheet for 3 years. Here's what an NDIS audit found.
Three NDIS support workers, three expired clearances, one auditor's question. Why spreadsheets fail at compliance tracking - and what they can't do that audit prep actually needs.
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Reform analysis25 April 2026·6 min readWhat Butler's NDIS overhaul means for providers preparing for 1 July
Mandatory registration scope is expanding. Here's the part of the 22 April announcement that matters most if you're a provider.
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