| Approx Course Duration *: | Equivalent to Approx. 1hr |
| Access to Course Content: | 18 Months from the date of enrolment |
| Qualification/s: | Understanding the Purpose for NDIS in the Disability Sector |
| CPD Hours: | 1 Continuing Professional Development Hours |
Understanding the Purpose of NDIS in the Disability Sector
ATOL’s Understanding the Purpose of NDIS course introduces you to the heart of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme—why it exists, who it’s for, and how it shapes the lives of people with disability and the work of service providers.
This practical, online microcredential is designed to help you build a confident foundation in the core purpose and history of the NDIS. You’ll gain clarity on its legislative roots, participant-centred approach, and the values that continue to influence how services are delivered today.
Whether you're working in the disability sector, supporting compliance efforts, or stepping into an NDIS auditing role, this course will equip you with essential knowledge of the NDIS’ origins, key principles, and the real-world expectations for providers and professionals.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
- Individuals new to the NDIS or disability services sector
- Support workers and staff at registered NDIS providers
- Professionals supporting organisations preparing for NDIS audits
- Aspiring NDIS auditors who want to understand the system they’re assessing
- Anyone seeking a solid understanding of the NDIS and its legislative and social foundations
If you're working with—or within—the NDIS, this course gives you the insight to act with purpose, clarity and compliance.
Why Take This Course?
Because understanding why the NDIS exists is just as important as knowing how it works.
This microcredential sets you up to make informed, ethical, and participant-focused decisions—whether you’re delivering services or auditing them. It also serves as the ideal foundation before moving into our more technical NDIS auditing modules.
Your NDIS Learning Journey Starts Here
Whether you're preparing for your first NDIS audit, delivering supports to participants, or seeking clarity on the values behind the Scheme—this course offers a strong start.
You’ll walk away with confidence in the NDIS’ intent, structure, and future—and a better understanding of the role you can play in upholding its principles.
A stackable, certified microcredential for disability sector professionals and future NDIS auditors.
Why this microcredential matters: The NDIS reshaped disability services in Australia by empowering individuals with choice and control. This course introduces the origins, purpose, guiding principles, and legislative framework that underpin the scheme — providing essential knowledge for anyone working with NDIS compliance or auditing.
This microcredential contains the following lessons, with a knowledge check and a short-format exam upon completion.
| Lesson Topic | Focus Area | Key Takeaways |
|---|---|---|
| Origins of the NDIS | Establishment & Purpose | Understand why the NDIS was created and its role in supporting people with disability. |
| NDIS Principles | Inclusion, Choice, Lifelong Support | Explore the core principles guiding NDIS service delivery and participant rights. |
| Legislation & Regulations | Compliance Framework | Identify key laws, rules, and standards that providers and auditors must apply. |
| NDIS Practice Standards | Quality & Safeguards | Recognise how the Practice Standards protect participants and guide audits. |
| NDIS Challenges | Current Sector Issues | Discuss ongoing challenges in accessibility, funding, and compliance. |
Course details:
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Microcredential
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Approx 1 hours full-time study*
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Digital Microcrendential
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No prerequisites required
* All ATOL courses are delivered in such a way you can work through them at your own pace, the actual time to complete the training may change depending on the individual learners' experience and/or learning style
NO PREREQUISITES