So you’re thinking about becoming an NDIS provider?

That’s a massive step. And if your heart’s in the right place, wanting to support people in your community and build something meaningful then I want to make sure you don’t get stuck before you even begin.

Because here’s what most people don’t realise:

You don’t need to be registered to get started.

Let’s break it down, step by step so you can move forward with clarity, confidence and a smart strategy.

Step 1: Do You Actually Need to Register Right Now?

Only 20% of NDIS participants are NDIA managed. These are the clients you need to be registered to support.

But the other 80%? They’re either plan managed or self managed and you can support them right now, without being a registered provider, as long as you’re delivering services that don’t require registration.

That’s huge.

So while registration is an important part of long term growth and is essential if you want to offer clinical or high risk supports, it shouldn’t hold you back from starting.

In fact, the registration process can take 12 to 18 months. That’s a long wait when you’ve got skills to offer and people ready to work with you today.

And if NDIA managed clients approach you before you're registered? I’ve got a solution for that too.

We can connect you with a brokerage arrangement, a registered provider who’ll subcontract you under their registration. They only take 10% of the hourly rate, and only for those clients. So you can still work, earn, and build your business while your registration is processing.

🚫 A Quick Word of Warning: Don’t Buy a Registered Business Without Reading This

I see it all the time.

People offering to sell “ready made” NDIS registered businesses for $20,000 or more. But here’s what they’re not telling you:

• You’re only gaining access to 20% of the market

• You still need to go through an immediate audit due to change of director

• You’ll be paying for that audit yourself

• You still have to build, run and grow the business from scratch

That’s a lot of money for a shortcut that doesn’t really get you ahead.

Instead, do it properly with real support. Learn how to grow a business that reflects your values, meets compliance, and sets you up for long term success.

✅ Services You Can Offer Without Being Registered

If you’re working with plan managed or self managed participants, here are services you can deliver right now without registration:

• Domestic cleaning

• Gardening and home maintenance

• Transport and travel assistance

• Community participation and social support

• Life skills training

• Meal prep and food-related assistance

• Therapy assistant work (under supervision)

• Personal care (basic support, no high-intensity tasks)

You still need to meet NDIS expectations, that means having the right insurance, worker screening, and service agreements in place.

🛑 Services That Require NDIS Registration

To offer these services to any participant, regardless of their funding, you must be a registered provider:

• Support coordination

• Supported Independent Living (SIL)

• Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

• Plan management

• High-intensity daily supports (PEG feeding, insulin, seizure monitoring)

• Nursing care

• Behaviour support and restrictive practices

These services come with clinical risks and strict compliance requirements, which is why registration is essential.

Step 2: The NDIS Registration Process (Simplified)

Here’s what the process looks like:

1. Create an account on the NDIS Commission Portal

2. Complete your online application in the MyPlace Provider Portal

3. Upload your business info, service list, and supporting docs

4. Complete the self-assessment against Practice Standards

5. Submit your application

6. Get your required registration group and audit type

7. Book your approved auditor

8. Complete the audit (includes document review and interviews)

9. Submit your audit results

10. If successful, receive your provider number and get listed on the NDIS portal

What It Costs

• Policy and procedure templates: $500 to $1500

• Fully customised documents and consulting: $2000 to $7000

• Verification audits (low-risk services): $900 to $3000

• Certification audits (clinical or complex services): $3000 to $10,000

• Ongoing costs: staff training, insurances, compliance, renewal audits

Where to Get Help with Policies and Applications

1. Provider: Provider Plus

   • What They Offer: Templates and policies aligned with standards

   • Price Range: $500 to $1500

   • Website: providerplus.com.au

2. Provider: Certifii

   • What They Offer: Complete compliance and registration support

   • Price Range: $2000 to $7000

   • Website: certifii.com.au

3. Provider: NDIS Ready (by ADTuna)

   • What They Offer: Full documentation and help desk support

   • Price Range: From $3000

   • Website: adtuna.com.au

4. Provider: NDAAC

   • What They Offer: Audit preparation, application consulting

   • Price Range: $2500 to $10,000

   • Website: ndaac.com.au

Approved Auditors

• Global-Mark Pty Ltd

• Audit Wise Group

• Citation Certification (Certifii)

• HDAA Australia

• Australian Quality Certification

• IHCA Certification
  

🌟 Want the Complete Support System?

If you want more than just policy templates… If you want real guidance from someone who’s built a multi-million dollar NDIS business from the ground up…

Then come join me inside Bestie in Business.

It’s a six month mentoring experience where I walk alongside you as you:

• Complete your registration with full application and audit support

• Access audit ready policies worth $7000+

• Learn how to find and retain clients (not just once, but long term)

• Build a trusted team and create sustainable systems

• Grow with real world marketing and visibility tools

• Develop your leadership mindset

• Access a brokerage option so you can work while you wait

This isn’t just compliance coaching. It’s the full roadmap to grow an aligned, values-driven business that supports both your clients and your lifestyle.

👉 Click here to book a free discovery call with my team

This is a genuine, no pressure chat to see if Bestie in Business is the right fit for where you are in your journey.

Your NDIS Business Starter Plan:

1. Decide what services you want to offer

2. Check if they require registration

3. If not, start today with plan/self managed participants

4. Collect the right policies and documents

5. Apply via the NDIS Commission

6. Book an auditor

7. Complete the audit

8. Begin working with NDIA managed clients once approved

9. Build your business with clarity, confidence and integrity

You don’t need to spend $20,000 buying someone else’s registration.
You need the right knowledge, the right people, and a strong foundation built around you.

I’m here to walk with you through every part of the journey.

Let’s build something real, something aligned and something that lasts.

📢 Want More Support?

The Bestie in Business Mentor Program is open now. If you’re serious about building a strong, sustainable NDIS business, let’s chat.

👉Book Your Free Discovery Call