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Once registered, you can expand or contract your scope (service types and participant groups). Expanding scope: requires evidence of capability — usually a Variation Assessment (mini-audit, 1-2 days) or a full Stage 1 audit depending on scope change complexity. Timeline: 4-8 weeks. Cost: $2,000-$5,000. Contracting scope: simpler — lodge a request to remove a service type. Useful if you want to exit a low-margin service or reduce compliance burden. Process: notify the Commission, update your documentation, request scope reduction. You can reduce scope anytime without penalty. Scope expansion requires demonstration of compliance with new Practice Standards modules relevant to the new service type.