About Developmental Educators and the NDIS
Developmental Educators are recognised by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) as professionals with disability specific expertise who can provide services under the NDIS. Developmental Educators may be registered with NDIA as a sole provider, work for an agency that is an NDIA registered service provider, or choose not to register with NDIA.
Developmental Educators can register as NDIS Providers to offer supports that are relevant to their qualifications, knowledge and expertise, including:
Information for NDIS registration:
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is responsible for the registration and regulation of NDIS Providers. It provides guidance and best practice information to NDIS providers on how to apply for registration and to comply with their registration responsibilities. Transition arrangements are in place until the Commission has begun to operate in all states.
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission / New Providers / Provider registration process / Registered providers
From the Commission’s website:
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is a new independent agency established to improve the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services.
Legislation
The legislation that established our agency sets out our core functions and framework:
Rules
The NDIS Rules provide further necessary details:
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Code of Conduct) Rules 2018 [F2018L00629]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Provider Registration and Practice Standards) Rules 2018 [F2018L00631]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018 [F2018L00632]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Specialist Disability Accommodation Conditions) Rules 2018 [F2018L00627]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Specialist Disability Accommodation – Participating Jurisdictions) Rule 2018 [F2018L00626]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS (Quality and Safeguards Commission and Other Measures) Transitional Rules 2018[F2018L00630]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Incident Management and Reportable Incidents) Rules 2018 [F2018L00633]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Complaints Management and Resolution) Rules 2018 [F2018L00634]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Provider Definition) Rule 2018 [F2018L00628]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Protection and Disclosure of Information – Commissioner) Rules 2018 [F2018L00635]
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018 [F2018L00887]
A short summary of the NDIS Rules is a useful resource.
Guidelines
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (Complaints Management and Resolution) Rules 2018 require the Commission and NDIS providers to have proper regard to procedural fairness requirements in managing complaints. These Procedural Fairness Guidelines explain the principles and approach to procedural fairness that is proportionate and appropriate to the issues being raised in a complaint.
The Approved Quality Auditor Scheme provides the framework for auditing of registered NDIS providers, including the approval process for approved quality auditors who will conduct the audits.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (Quality Indicators) Guidelines 2018 provide the detailed indicators for each of the NDIS Practice Standards. They should be read alongside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Provider Registration and Practice Standards) Rules 2018.
Policies
- NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework
- Intergovernmental Agreement on Nationally Consistent Worker Screening for the NDIS
- Procedures for determining breaches of the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct and for determining sanction
Other information
The Resources page has other useful information, including fact sheets.
NDIS Quality and Safety Commission, Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ – This module called ‘Quality, Safety and You’ will assist all NDIS workers to better support people with disability. This module is an interactive online course that explains the obligations of workers under the NDIS Code of Conduct – from the perspective of NDIS participants. It was developed in consultation with the sector, including NDIS providers and people with a disability. It will be mandatory for all registered NDIS providers under the NDIS Commission to embed the module within their induction and learning programs and provide opportunities for workers to complete the module over time.
Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance:
Insurance House, an insurance provider across Australia, offers competitive Health Professionals Insurance products.
Insurance House has added Developmental Educators to their listing of professionals, eligible to apply for their Insurance Products. Follow the links below for further information.
Health Professionals Information Sheet
https://www.insurancehouse.com.au/buy-online, select the Health Professionals option (click ‘Agree to Terms and Conditions’) and follow the steps, to obtain a quote and/or purchase their products.