Your Year-End Compliance Checklist
As the end of the year approaches, it’s the perfect time for NDIS providers to take stock of their compliance systems. Whether you’re preparing for audits, onboarding new staff, or simply want to start 2026 with confidence, a year-end compliance checklist helps you stay organised, reduce risk, and identify areas for improvement.
This isn’t about adding more to your plate: it’s about making sure the essentials are covered so your team can focus on delivering quality support.
Why a compliance checklist matters
Compliance is ongoing, but the end of the year offers a natural pause to reflect, reset, and prepare. A checklist helps you:
Catch gaps before they become audit findings
Ensure your documentation is current and accessible
Reassign responsibilities where needed
Plan for updates and improvements in the new year
It’s also a great way to engage your team in a shared understanding of what compliance looks like in practice.
What to include in your year-end compliance review
1. Policy and procedure updates
Check review dates, approvals, and version history. Are your documents aligned with the current NDIS Practice Standards?
2. Incident and feedback registers
Ensure all entries are closed out or flagged for follow-up. This shows auditors that your organisation takes continuous improvement seriously.
3. Staff responsibilities
Have there been team changes? Make sure roles and responsibilities are updated and clearly assigned.
4. Audit readiness
Are your records complete, accessible, and easy to navigate? If not, now’s the time to tidy up your documentation.
5. Training and onboarding materials
Review your content for new starters. Is it current, easy to follow, and linked to your policies?
6. Improvement actions
Check progress on any outstanding actions from audits or internal reviews. Are they documented and tracked?
How Centro ASSIST supports your checklist
Centro ASSIST helps providers manage all of the above with:
Version control and structured review workflows
Role-based responsibilities and stakeholder visibility
Audit-ready registers for incidents, feedback, and improvements
Content staging and approval tracking
Professional Services to support policy reviews and compliance coaching
If you’re ready to run your year-end checklist, check our Centro Product Comparison to find the right fit for your organisation.
Start 2026 with confidence.
Use your compliance checklist to stay organised, reduce risk, and prepare your team for the year ahead.
