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NDIS Incident Management Rules s 20(1), (2) (24-hour notification)
When the provider becomes aware of a death, serious injury, abuse or neglect, unlawful sexual or physical contact or assault, or sexual misconduct including grooming, it must notify the Commissioner within 24 hours with: its name and contact details; a description of the incident; the impact or harm to the person (except for a death); the immediate actions taken to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of affected persons and whether police or another body was told; the notifier's name and contact details; the time, date and place if known; the names and contact details of those involved; and any other information the Commissioner requires. The notice may be by telephone or in writing on the approved form.
Steps that cite it
- KC-03 S3 Is the allegation a reportable incident, and what are the clocks?
Evidence commonly asked for
- Commission portal immediate notification records with submission timestamps
- Incident register showing the awareness time against the notification time
- Record of police or other agency reports made
Accepted citation forms are listed on the answer format page.