NDIS registration guides for small providers

Plain-English guides to registration, audits and the 2026–27 changes, with the official wording quoted and linked.

• Audit findings: the 7-day and 3-month clocksThe dates the auditor guidelines set after a written notice of a non-conformity, and why a major left open for three months ends in suspension.Updated 27 October 2026
• NDIS mid-term audits: the 12 and 18 month marksCertified NDIS providers face a mid-term audit that must start within 18 months of registration. Who needs one, what it covers, and the deadlines for fixes.Updated 25 October 2026
• NDIS registration changes from July 2027, decided and notMandatory registration expands to higher-risk supports such as personal care from 1 July 2027. What the government has confirmed, and what is still to come.Updated 25 October 2026
• The NDIS 90-day claims rule from 1 December 2026From 1 December 2026, NDIS claims must be made within 90 days of a support, down from 2 years. What's confirmed, the late-claim exception, and your invoices.Updated 25 October 2026
• Verification audit documents for NDIS sole tradersWhat an approved quality auditor checks in a verification audit, from ID and insurance to incident and complaints processes, from the Commission's list.Updated 25 October 2026
• What an NDIS audit costsPublished fee ranges for verification, certification and mid-term audits, why they disagree with each other, and how much to put aside each month.Updated 25 October 2026