National Standards for Disability Services Audit Scheme
About the scheme
The National Panel of Assessors (NPA) program requires audits of providers against the National Standards of Disability Services (NSDS).
Self-assessment worksheet
The National Standards for Disability Services self-assessment worksheet(Opens in a new tab/window) is for NPA providers. It helps them to assess their compliance with the standards. The worksheet is in a template style with the following:
- a list of each relevant standard and indicator of practice
- a space for examples of evidence to support compliance
- a space for any improvement actions.
Evidence guide
The National Standards for Disability Services (NSDS) and their application in the National Panel of Assessors (NPA) Program - Evidence Guide(Opens in a new tab/window) is for NPA providers and certifying bodies. It aims to help them understand and apply the standards to the work of a NPA provider.
Certification bodies
The following accredited organisations can do audits under the National Panel of Assessors audit scheme.
BSI Group Australia and New Zealand Pty Ltd
Suite 2 Level 7
15 Talavera Road
Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Free phone: 1300 730 134
Free Fax: 1300 730 135
Email: Technical.ANZ@bsigroup.com
BSI Group Australia and New Zealand website(Opens in a new tab/window)
Certification Partner Global (Australia) Pty Ltd
Suites 3 and 4
2 Post Office Street
Pymble NSW 2073
Phone: 0400 555 428
Email: di.wilde@cpg.global
Certification Partner Global website(Opens in a new tab/window)
Global-Mark Pty Ltd
Suite 4.07
32 Delhi Road
North Ryde NSW 2113
Phone: 02 9886 0222
Fax: 02 9886 0200
Email: Customer.Service@global-mark.com.au
Global-Mark Pty Limited website(Opens in a new tab/window)
HDAA Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 365
North Lakes QLD 4509
Phone: 07 3491 6878
Free Phone: 1800 601 696
Fax: 07 3491 9897
Email: info@hdaau.com.au
HDAA Australia Pty Ltd website(Opens in a new tab/window)
Institute for Healthy Communities Australia Certification Pty Limited
PO Box 764
Toowong DC QLD 4066
Level 9, 39 Sherwood Road, Toowong QLD 4066
Phone: 07 3844 2222
Free Call: 1800 035 033
Email: Services@ihca.com.au
Institute for Healthy Communities Australia website(Opens in a new tab/window)
Quantum Certification Services
PO Box 1455
Geelong VIC 3220
Phone: 03 5229 1219
Email: info@quantumcs.com.au
Quantum Certification Services website(Opens in a new tab/window)
SAI Global
Phone: 1300 360 314
Email: Disability.Enquiries@saiglobal.com
SAI Global website(Opens in a new tab/window)
More information
For more information, read the National Panel of Assessors Scheme, Issue 2.