Business compliance - adhering to industry State and Federal laws
Compliance means adhering to State and Federal laws. In the case of the NDIS, there are a range of laws and regulations to be adhered to, depending on the types of services you deliver.
Running a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) business is not just about delivering high-quality, participant-centered services. It’s also about understanding compliance requirements, harnessing resources and capabilities in order to embed mitigation strategies.
NDIS and healthcare businesses are required to establish a strong compliance culture at all levels of business to ensure they build trust with participants, staff, stakeholders and regulators.
The Three Layers of Compliance Every Business Must Manage:
1. Industry Standards as Core Sector Standards
Industry Practice Standards cover governance, participant rights, risk management, service delivery and incident management.
In the case of NDIS, a Code of Conduct guides staff behaviours and professional practice.
Audit Requirements for regular certification or verification audits based on registration groups.
2. State Compliance for Jurisdictional Laws and Regulations
Each state and territory imposes its own compliance obligations that affect how NDIS businesses operate including:
Work Health and Safety laws
Worker Screening and Safeguards
Health and Community Services Acts
Payroll Tax and Employment Laws
Restrictive Practices Authorities.
3. Federal Compliance for National Business Frameworks
All businesses in Australia must comply with federal requirements regardless of the sector including:
Fair Work Act 2009
Corporations Act 2001
Privacy Act 1988
Aged Care and Disability Royal Commissions
Taxation and Superannuation.
Building compliance Culture in your NDIS Business enables all levels of business to participate in adoption of compliance practices.
To embed all these compliances, an Enterprise Risk Management Framework is essential. Contact TC for supporting.