NDIS Service Agreement Template Sole Trader

NDIS SERVICE AGREEMENT (SOLE TRADER)

Document ID: TR-8829-NDIS
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: The Sole Trader (Provider) and the Participant (or Nominee) must complete all bracketed fields. Ensure a copy is provided to the Participant within 24 hours of signing.
• Record Keeping: In accordance with NDIS Practice Standards, this document must be retained for a minimum of seven (7) years post-termination.
• Mandatory Attachments: Ensure the "Schedule of Supports" and "Privacy/Consent Form" are attached as Addenda to this agreement.

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1. PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT

This agreement is made between: The Provider: [________________] (Sole Trader Name)
ABN: [__________] | Provider Registration Number: [__________]
The Participant: [________________]
NDIS Number: [__________]

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2. SERVICE PROVISION

The Provider agrees to deliver the following supports as per the Participant’s NDIS Plan:

• Support Description: [________________]
• Service Location: [________________]
• Frequency/Hours: [________________]

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3. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Provider agrees to:

• Provide supports in a safe, professional, and ethical manner.
• Respect the Participant's dignity, privacy, and right to self-determination.
• Maintain current insurance (Professional Indemnity & Public Liability).

The Participant agrees to:

• Inform the Provider of any changes to their NDIS plan.
• Provide at least [__________] hours of notice for cancellations.
• Treat the Provider with respect and provide a safe working environment.

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4. PAYMENT TERMS

• Rate of Service: $[__________] per hour/session.
• Invoicing: The Provider will invoice [ ] Weekly / [ ] Fortnightly.
• Payment Method: [ ] NDIA Managed / [ ] Plan Managed / [ ] Self-Managed.
• Late Payments: Outstanding balances exceeding [__________] days may result in suspension of services.

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5. CANCELLATIONS & TERMINATION

• Cancellations: If the Participant cancels with less than the notice period specified in Section 3, the Provider may charge up to 100% of the agreed fee, consistent with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements.
• Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement by providing [__________] days written notice. Immediate termination may occur in cases of safety breaches.

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6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

If a dispute arises, the parties agree to:

1. Discuss the issue directly in good faith.
2. If unresolved, contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission at 1800 035 544.

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7. EXECUTION & SIGNATURES

For the Provider (Sole Trader):
Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: Sole Trader
Date: [____/____/2026]

For the Participant/Nominee:
Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: Participant/Nominee
Date: [____/____/2026]

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Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.