Understanding NDIS Registration Groups: A Guide for New Providers

Specially-abled Australians have their best friend in the NDIS, provided by the government of Australia, which supports them by providing them with funds and other necessary assistance when it comes to their disability. But the catch is, the government doesn’t provide the funds directly; it does so through providers.

And if you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re a provider as well. And this is why you need to understand NDIS registration groups, but why? By the end of this article, readers will know what registration groups are, why they exist, and how to choose the right ones.

What Are NDIS Registration Groups?

NDIS registration groups explained will be the categories under which you provide NDIS Services. As part of their registration conditions, providers must specify different categories or classes of service that they offer. The type of audit a provider will need to perform will depend on the registration groups they have when they apply or renew.

If a provider’s application has registration groups for both verification and certification audits, they will need to do the higher-level audit– certification audit. The table below explains which  NDIS registration groups need which kind of audit.

Number	Registration Group Name	Type of Audit Required
0101	Accommodation/tenancy assistance	Verification
0102	Assistance to access and maintain employment or higher education	Certification
0103	Assistive products for personal care and safety	Verification
0104	High Intensity Daily Personal Activities	Certification
0105	Personal mobility equipment	Verification
0106	Assistance in coordinating or managing life stages, transitions and supports	Certification
0107	Assistance with daily personal activities	Certification
0108	Assistance with travel/transport arrangements	Verification
0109	Vehicle modifications	Verification
0110	Specialist positive behaviour support	Certification
0111	Home modifications	Verification
0112	Assistive equipment for recreation	Verification
0113	Vision equipment	Verification
0114	Community nursing care	Verification
0115	Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement	Certification
0116	Innovative community participation	Verification
0117	Development of daily living and life skills	Certification
0118	Early intervention supports for early childhood	Certification
0119	Specialised hearing services	Verification
0120	Household tasks	Verification
0121	Interpreting and translation	Verification
0122	Hearing equipment	Verification
0123	Assistive products for household tasks	Verification
0124	Communication and information equipment	Verification
0125	Participation in community, social, and civic activities	Certification
0126	Exercise physiology and personal training	Verification
0127	Management of funding for supports in participant plans	Verification
0128	Therapeutic supports	Verification
0129	Specialised driver training	Verification
0130	Assistance animals	Verification
0131	Specialist disability accommodation	Certification
0132	Specialised support coordination	Certification
0133	Specialised supported employment	Certification
0134	Hearing services	Verification
0135	Customised prosthetics	Verification
0136	Group and centre-based activities	Certification

Why Do Registration Groups Matter for Providers?

So, why do these groups matter so much in the first place? Well, for starters, these groups determine what services you’re approved to deliver. As we saw earlier, these services need different types of audits in order to get the approval in the first place. But apart from that, these rights groups allow the NDIS participants to find you from the  NDIS directory, allowing you to reach the right people in a shorter time and provide the service you’re aiming for.

Types of NDIS Registration Groups

Well, there are many  NDIS registration groups, but primarily, these Registration groups are divided into 3 types, which simplifies the entire selection process a lot. The groups are:

Core Supports

This includes basic care, like taking care of old people, helping them with their daily activities and taking them from point A to B whenever they need. These usually require Certification Audit, and are quite basic. Examples are:

• 0107 – Assistance with Daily Personal Activities
• 0125 – Participation in Community, Social, and Civic Activities
• 0116 – Innovative Community Participation
• 0115 – Group and Centre-Based Activities

Lower-Risk Supports

This includes supports which are quite low-risk, like practical and low-risk assistance. These usually require a verification audit and are the preferred choice of Providers who are just starting. Some examples include:

• 0120 – Household Tasks
• 0135 – Assistance with Travel/Transport Arrangements

Capacity Building Supports

Providers that provide this support generally aim to assist in building a participant’s skills, independence, and capacity. The audit required here varies based on the type of registration group, but some examples are:

• 0128 – Therapeutic Supports
• 0118 – Early Intervention Supports for Early Childhood
• 0132 – Support Coordination
• 0110 – Specialist Behaviour Support

Tips for Success

Now that you have learnt everything there is to know about NDIS Registration groups, it’s best to have some tips that would guarantee your success in the venture.

Firstly, you need to research each group mentioned in the above table carefully.

Once you’re done with that, you’re going to need to pick the one that you can actually deliver based on your present resources, and get audits based on that. Match to your strengths. Don’t register for everything at once.

Think long-term. Consider which groups align with your growth strategy. Expanding later is easier if you lay strong foundations now.

With these tips, your NDIS provider journey is a sure short success.

Conclusion

Knowing about NDIS registration groups helps with choosing the right group and service you provide. However, picking the right group can be challenging. This is where working with NDIS consultants helps. They guide you through the entire process without you having to worry.