What Auditors Actually Look For When NDIS auditors review your progress notes, they're not checking whether you're a good support worker. They're checking whether your documentation proves that quality support was delivered. Here are the five things they examine most closely. 1. Evidence of Goal Linked Support Every note must clearly connect the support provided to at least one of the participant's NDIS goals. Generic statements like "assisted participant with daily tasks" won't pass. Instead, write: "Supported Sarah to independently prepare lunch (Goal 2: Increase daily living skills), providing verbal prompts only." :::tip Always reference the specific NDIS goal number or description in every progress note. This is the single most important audit requirement. ::: 2. Person Centred Language Auditors look for language that centres the participant's experience, choices, and autonomy. Avoid clinical or controlling language. Don't write: "Client was non compliant with medication schedule" Do write: "Sarah chose to take her medication after breakfast rather than before. Discussed timing preferences and noted her choice in the support plan." 3. Objective, Measurable Observations Your no
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