The steps

  1. List your services and risk exposures
  2. Get quotes from NDIS-specialist brokers (NDIA Insurance Brokers, Guild Insurance)
  3. Compare not just price but inclusions — abuse liability is critical
  4. Confirm cover meets NDIS Practice Standards minimums
  5. Pay annually for cash-flow simplicity
  6. Review annually before renewal
  7. Notify broker of any major service or capacity change

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Going with a non-specialist broker who misses NDIS-specific exposures
  • Skipping abuse liability
  • Forgetting to update broker on service expansion