What is Stage 1 Audit in the NDIS?

The desk-review portion of an NDIS Certification audit. The auditor reviews your policies, procedures and registers before the on-site visit.

What you need to know

Stage 1 outcomes are usually returned within 2-3 weeks. Pass Stage 1 and the auditor schedules Stage 2 — the site visit.

Last updated: 2026-04-28 · Provider Scale NDIS Glossary · Back to glossary index

30-minute call. No pitch. Free compliance health check + growth audit.