Module 3: Early childhood supports
The quality indicators of Module 3 we hold, and the changes that touch them.
- indicators held
- 35
- cited on a change
- 2
- held as
- Rules Sch 1 to 8, Comp. No. 6 (F2026C00527), and Quality Indicators Guidelines Comp. No. 3 (F2026C00528), compilations in force from 1 Jul 2026
Where a change touches it
- NDIS Practice Standards Module 3, 3.2: Early childhood supports manage risk in every setting where children are supported. (New service or support type)
- NDIS Practice Standards Module 3, 3.3: Workers know when and how to make a mandatory report about a child at risk of harm. (New service or support type)
The indicators, by title
35- m3-3.1 The child: legal and human rights understood and built into practice
- m3-3.2 The child: risk managed to create a safe environment for children
- m3-3.3 The child: state and territory child risk-of-harm reporting complied with
- m3-3.4 The child: support network actively involved in the child's development
- m3-3.5 The child: alternative arrangements when supports are interrupted
- m3-4.1 The family: support plans based on child and family choice and control
- m3-4.2 The family: family expertise about their child recognised and respected
- m3-4.3 The family: strengths, needs and priorities identified in partnership
- m3-4.4 The family: plans flexible and individualised to preferences and learning styles
- m3-4.5 The family: plans culturally responsive to family beliefs and community
- m3-4.6 The family: information and supports clear and built into everyday routines
- m3-4.7 The family: family strengths built and own support network developed
- m3-4.8 The family: family participation in the child's learning strengthened
- m3-5.1 Inclusion: assessment focused on functioning in everyday routines
- m3-5.2 Inclusion: inclusive participation in family, community and natural settings promoted
- m3-5.3 Inclusion: links with family community and other agencies built
- m3-5.4 Inclusion: participation in daily routines in natural learning environments promoted
- m3-6.1 Collaboration: suitable key worker identified when the family wishes
- m3-6.2 Collaboration: close links to coordinate the team around the child
- m3-6.3 Collaboration: information shared across the team with family consent
- m3-6.4 Collaboration: transition and exit planning coordinated across services
- m3-7.1 Capacity building: support network built to achieve plan outcomes
- m3-7.2 Capacity building: family confidence in using everyday routines built
- m3-7.3 Capacity building: coaching and teamwork build child, family and provider capacity
- m3-7.4 Capacity building: collaboration that affirms, challenges and supports practice
- m3-7.5 Capacity building: feedback and learnings used to improve delivery
- m3-8.1 Evidence-informed practice: strategies based on principles, research and law
- m3-8.2 Evidence-informed practice: right expertise in place for the support network
- m3-8.3 Evidence-informed practice: skills maintained through development and reflection
- m3-9.1 Outcome based approach: functional outcomes set with the child and family
- m3-9.2 Outcome based approach: documented plan describing interventions and outcomes
- m3-9.3 Outcome based approach: family actively involved in assessment and plan review
- m3-9.4 Outcome based approach: plan copy given to the family in accessible form
- m3-9.5 Outcome based approach: outcomes support participation in family and community
- m3-9.6 Outcome based approach: outcomes measured and reported meaningfully to the family
Check one changeSee the specimen registerThe one-page sample register