Respect individual rights to freedom of expression, self-determination and decision-making in accordance with relevant laws and conventions. Respect the privacy of people with disabilities. Provide supports and services in a safe and competent manner with care and skill. Act with integrity, honesty and transparency.
The NDIS Commission applies the Code to its employees, in addition to the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct. The NDIS Code of Conduct promotes the provision of safe and ethical services by setting expectations for safe and ethical services and supports for both providers and NDIS workers. For more information on the NDIS Code of Conduct, visit the NDIS Commission website at www. Under the NDIS Standards of Practice and the NDIS Code of Conduct, it has an obligation to promote effective communication, including the obligation to provide and support access to interpretation services to help participants use their supports.
The NDIS Code of Conduct promotes safe and ethical service delivery by setting the behavioral expectations of both suppliers and NDIS workers. TIS's national online booking system automatically requests an interpreter with an NDIS worker selection check when someone makes a reservation for an NDIS participant. Guidelines are available to help both suppliers and NDIS workers understand their obligations under the NDIS Code of Conduct. According to the NDIS Code of Conduct, all NDIS providers and workers must provide support and services in a safe and competent manner, with care and skill, and to take all reasonable steps to prevent all forms of violence against people with disabilities, exploitation, neglect and abuse.
If you have complaints or concerns about the way an NDIS provider treats its workers, you can contact the Fair Work Commission. The Code also applies to employees of the NDIS Commission, in addition to the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct. Everyone who provides services paid for with NDIS funds must comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct. NDIS workers who provide support and services in the NDIS are critical to people with disabilities, their families and their caregivers.
It is mandatory that all interpreters working with NDIS participants have valid NDIS worker selection control.
