NDIS Accountant
Specialist accounting for NDIS providers, support coordinators and plan managers across Melbourne and Victoria
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has created significant business opportunities across Australia — but operating as an NDIS provider comes with substantial compliance requirements, complex GST rules, strict workforce obligations, and ongoing NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements that most general accountants simply aren't equipped to handle.
Elite Accounting Solutions has developed specialist knowledge in NDIS provider accounting, helping registered and unregistered providers, support coordinators, and plan managers across Melbourne stay compliant, financially healthy, and focused on delivering quality care.
Who We Help
- Registered NDIS providers — all support categories
- Unregistered NDIS providers
- Support coordinators and specialist support coordinators
- Plan managers and financial intermediaries
- Sole trader support workers
- NDIS companies and trusts
- Allied health providers with NDIS clients
- Home care and community access providers
Why NDIS Accounting is Specialist Work
NDIS providers face a unique combination of compliance obligations that general accountants often get wrong — particularly around GST classification of NDIS supplies, SCHADS Award payroll, and the interaction between NDIS funding and income tax.
Getting GST wrong on NDIS supplies can result in significant ATO penalties. Getting payroll wrong under the SCHADS Award can result in Fair Work underpayment claims. We help you get both right from day one.
Our NDIS Accounting Services
Comprehensive accounting and compliance support for every type of NDIS provider.
NDIS GST Compliance
Correctly classifying GST-free vs taxable NDIS supplies is critical. We ensure your BAS is accurate, your input tax credits are maximised, and you're never over or under-claiming GST.
BAS Preparation & Lodgement
We prepare and lodge your Business Activity Statements on time, every time — handling the complexity of mixed GST and GST-free supplies that NDIS providers face.
Business Structure Advice
Sole trader, company, or trust? The right structure for your NDIS business affects your tax rate, asset protection, and ability to grow. We advise on the optimal structure for your situation.
Payroll & Workforce Compliance
NDIS support workers are covered by the SCHADS Award. We manage payroll compliance, STP reporting, superannuation, and ensure you're meeting all workforce obligations.
Cashflow Management
NDIA payment timing can create cashflow gaps. We help you forecast, manage, and plan around NDIS payment cycles so your business stays financially healthy.
NDIS Registration Support
Setting up a new NDIS provider business? We advise on ABN registration, GST registration, business structure, and the financial requirements of NDIS registration.
Cloud Accounting Setup
We configure Xero or MYOB specifically for NDIS businesses — including correct GST codes for NDIS supplies, payroll setup for support workers, and NDIA payment reconciliation.
Tax Planning & Minimisation
Year-round tax planning to minimise your NDIS business tax bill — including super contributions, timing of expenses, and income distribution strategies.
NDIS GST Rules — Critical for Compliance
GST treatment of NDIS supports is one of the most misunderstood areas for new providers. Getting this wrong can result in significant under or over-claiming. Here's what you need to know:
GST-Free NDIS Supplies
Supports provided in accordance with a participant's NDIS plan are generally GST-free under Div 38-J of the GST Act. This includes most personal care, community participation, and support coordination services.
Taxable Supplies
Some services provided to NDIS participants may still be taxable — particularly where they are not directly linked to an approved NDIS plan or are provided to non-NDIS clients.
Input Tax Credits
Even on GST-free supplies, you may still be entitled to claim input tax credits on your business expenses. The reduced input tax credit rules apply to some financial supplies.
Mixed Supplies
Many NDIS providers serve both NDIS and non-NDIS clients. Correctly apportioning GST between these streams is essential to avoid ATO penalties.
SCHADS Award Payroll Compliance
Most NDIS support workers are covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award) — one of Australia's most complex modern awards. Underpayment of SCHADS Award entitlements is a significant risk for NDIS employers, with Fair Work Australia actively investigating the sector.
Pay Classifications
Multiple pay levels and classifications for support workers, coordinators, and managers — we ensure correct classification from day one.
Penalty Rates & Allowances
Weekend, public holiday, and evening penalty rates, plus travel, sleepover, and broken shift allowances — all correctly calculated.
STP & Super Compliance
Single Touch Payroll reporting, superannuation guarantee compliance, and Payday Super readiness for 1 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from NDIS providers about accounting, GST, and compliance.
Do NDIS providers need to register for GST?
Are all NDIS services GST-free?
What award covers NDIS support workers?
Can I operate as a sole trader NDIS provider?
What is the NDIS Price Guide and how does it affect my accounting?
Do I need to lodge a TPAR as an NDIS provider?
Related Specialisations
Many NDIS providers also operate in these areas — we have specialist knowledge across all of them:
Aged Care & Healthcare
Many NDIS providers also deliver aged care services under the Support at Home program.
Medical Practitioners
Allied health practitioners often provide services to both NDIS participants and private clients.
Professional Services
Support coordinators and plan managers often face PSI rule considerations.
NDIS compliance doesn't have to be complicated.
Book a free consultation with our NDIS accounting specialists today. We'll review your current GST treatment, payroll setup, and business structure — and show you exactly what needs to change.
Related Articles & Guides
NDIS Provider Tax Guide: What Registered & Unregistered Providers Need to Know
GST-free NDIS supplies, input tax credits, income tax, vehicle deductions, payroll tax exemptions, and the right business structure for NDIS providers in Australia.
Small Business Tax Deductions: The Ultimate Checklist
Every deduction category for Australian small businesses — home office, vehicles, instant asset write-off, super, marketing, software and more.
Payday Super is Coming: Here's What You Need to Know
From 1 July 2026, super must be paid within 7 business days of each pay run. Is your NDIS business ready for the biggest change to superannuation in decades?
Why Choose Elite Accounting Solutions
Industry Expertise
Over 40 years of niche industry experience means we understand the unique tax, compliance, and business pressures your industry faces.
Personalised Service
We get to know your business personally. No call centres, no juniors — you deal directly with experienced accountants who care about your outcomes.
Proactive Guidance
We don't just do compliance — we proactively identify tax-saving opportunities and strategies specific to your industry throughout the year.
Clear Communication
We explain everything in plain English. No jargon, no surprises — just clear advice so you can make confident, informed financial decisions.
Ready to work with an accountant who truly gets your industry?
Book a free one-hour introductory consultation and see the difference specialist advice makes.