Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C00788:reg:8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C00788
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8
Character Range: 21190–22367

8  Purpose of this Part
 (1) This Part is made for the purposes of subsection 73T(1) of the Act.
Note: The NDIS Practice Standards in this instrument are in addition to those contained in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Provider Registration and Practice Standards) Rules 2018.
 (2) It specifies the standards concerning the screening of individuals who engage in risk assessed roles in the provision of supports or services by registered NDIS providers.
Note 1: Applicants must be assessed by an approved quality auditor as meeting the applicable standards and other requirements prescribed by the NDIS Practice Standards in order to be registered as a registered NDIS provider (see paragraph 73E(1)(c) of the Act).
Note 2: Non‑compliance with the NDIS Practice Standards by a registered NDIS provider constitutes a breach of a condition of registration (see paragraph 73F(2)(c) and section 73J of the Act).
Note 3: Part 4 of this instrument contains transitional and special arrangements that apply instead of, or as well as, some of the rules in this Part in certain circumstances: see sections 14 and 14A.

Division 2—Applicable standards and assessment process