The Shift Toward Universal Registration
The NDIS Review recommended a fundamental change: eventually, all providers will need some form of registration or enrolment.
Confirmed Changes
July 2025
Support Coordination becomes registered-only
- All support coordinators must be registered
- Verification audit required
- No exceptions for existing providers
Expected 2025-2026
Specialist Support Coordination changes
- Already requires certification
- Additional requirements likely
Proposed Changes (Subject to Confirmation)
Risk-Proportionate Registration
The proposed system has three tiers:
Tier 1: Enrolment
- Basic registration for lower-risk services
- Simpler requirements than full registration
- Code of Conduct compliance
- Worker screening requirements
Tier 2: Registration (Current Verification)
- For moderate-risk services
- Current verification audit process
- Core module compliance
Tier 3: Registration (Current Certification)
- For high-risk services
- Full certification audit
- Additional module requirements
Services Likely to Require Registration
Based on the NDIS Review recommendations:
- Support coordination (confirmed July 2025)
- Plan management (already required)
- Therapeutic supports
- Community participation
- Personal care (potentially)
What This Means for Unregistered Providers
Short Term (2025)
- Support coordinators must register
- Other services continue as current
Medium Term (2026+)
- More services likely to require registration
- Start preparing now even if not immediately affected
Strategic Approach
- Monitor NDIS Commission announcements
- Begin registration process early
- Don't wait until mandatory-the rush will cause delays
