L6_NDIS Executive Control Centre

NDIS foundations of a quality service provider: Governance, compliance, risk and ethical decisions (MLN1B_L6_reflect)


Description

Quality under the NDIS depends on more than policies and audit results. It depends on whether your organisation’s systems support safe, ethical and rights-based decisions in everyday practice.


This course is designed for business owners, board members, executives and senior leaders whose decisions shape the safety, wellbeing and trust of NDIS participants.


In this course, you will:

  • Explain how governance, compliance, risk management and ethics work together.
  • Recognise the features of a risk-aware culture.
  • Strengthen quality systems so they guide practice rather than create paperwork.
  • Assess your organisation’s level of governance maturity.
  • Use a rights-based process to navigate ethically complex decisions.
  • Select meaningful performance measures and drive continuous improvement.

NDIS participants deserve services that are transparent, responsive and accountable. This course will help you move beyond minimum compliance and lead systems that protect rights, support sound judgement and learn when practice falls short.


Important note

This content has been developed for learning and reflection purposes only. It has not been created by legal professionals and should not be considered formal legal, clinical or compliance advice. If you are making decisions that affect people’s rights, responsibilities or safety, seek professional guidance and refer to the relevant legislation, standards and policies.


This learning space pays respect to the enduring knowledge systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Content
  • Governance and compliance fundamentals
  • Building a risk aware culture
  • Delivering governance and compliance with a quality management system
  • Governance maturity
  • Reflection opportunity 1 - When compliance, governance and risk collide  
  • Ethical decision making
  • Performance measurement and continuous improvement
  • Reflection opportunity 2 - Working in the Grey Zone 
  • Reflection Evaluation - Working in the Grey Zone
  • Test your knowledge
  • Further information and references
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed