Mandatory SIL Registration:
Module 5A, New Practice Standards &
How to Pass Your Next Audit
Mandatory registration is live. The 1 July 2026 deadline is here and auditor availability is tightening fast. Get clear on exactly what Module 5A requires and how to close your compliance gaps.
100% free · No obligation · Live Q&A included
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The challenge you're facing
SIL providers are running out of time and most don't know where to start
From 1 July 2026, every provider delivering Supported Independent Living must be registered, audited, and compliant with four entirely new Practice Standards.
The deadlines are real and the penalties are severe
Miss the 1 October backstop and you must stop delivering SIL entirely. Penalties for breaching the NDIS Act include up to 2 years imprisonment.
Module 5A introduces four standards most providers aren't ready for
Supported Decision-Making, Safeguarding, Practice Governance, and Tenancy and Housing Agreements are entirely new audit territory.
Certification audits take 3–6 months slots are filling now
The longer you wait, the less choice you have in auditors and timelines. The process cannot be rushed once underway.
Strong policies aren't enough auditors look at what you actually do
Providers relying on documentation alone will struggle when auditors start interviewing workers and participants on-site.
What you will leave with
You will know exactly where you stand and what to do next
Every topic is mapped to what auditors actually assess under the new SIL Practice Standards.
Module 5A decoded all four new Practice Standards
Plain-English breakdown of all four standards with the specific evidence each one requires.
What auditors actually assess and how they assess it
The four evidence sources: documents, operational records, on-site observations, and structured interviews.
Closing the policy-to-practice gap before your audit
Identify your gaps and embed compliance into operations — not just your folders.
Compliant SIL service agreements, tenancy & housing arrangements
Know what a compliant agreement looks like and where most providers fall short.
The 1 July and 1 October 2026 deadlines what each one means
Clear explanation of both deadlines and the consequences of missing either one.
Live Q&A your questions, answered directly
Bring your most pressing compliance questions and get specific answers for your organisation.
Know the dates
Two deadlines. Both non-negotiable.
The NDIS Commission set a two-stage deadline structure. Missing the first creates risk. Missing the second ends your ability to deliver SIL.
Registration must have commenced
From this date, the mandatory registration transition begins. To continue delivering SIL supports, you must have lodged your application with the NDIS Commission. The certification process takes 3–6 months — providers who haven't started are already behind.
Apply or stop delivering SIL
Any provider who has not submitted an application by this date must cease SIL service delivery immediately. Delivering SIL unregistered after this date may breach the NDIS Act — penalties include up to 2 years imprisonment, 120 penalty units, or both.
Who this is for
Built for the people responsible for getting this right
Whether you're currently unregistered, in-process, or an existing registered provider who needs to understand the new standards — this session is for you.
- SIL Provider Owners & Directors
- Compliance & Quality Managers
- SIL Operations Managers
- Unregistered SIL Providers
- Providers In Registration
- Platform & Shared Living Providers
Your host
Straight answers from the Vertex 360 team
Vertex 360 Team
NDIS Compliance & SIL Registration Specialists
Vertex 360 supports NDIS providers through registration, audit preparation, and ongoing compliance. This session brings together the team's direct experience helping SIL providers navigate the certification pathway — from policy development and gap analysis through to audit-day support. You will get practical, specific answers — not generic compliance summaries.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
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When does mandatory SIL registration start?
Mandatory SIL registration commences 1 July 2026. Providers must have commenced their application by this date to continue delivering SIL. The final apply-by deadline is 1 October 2026 — after this, unregistered providers must stop immediately.
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What is Module 5A in the SIL Practice Standards?
Module 5A is the new supplementary SIL-specific Practice Standards module. It covers four outcomes all SIL providers are audited against: Supported Decision-Making, Safeguarding, Practice Governance, and Agreements about Tenancy and Housing.
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I'm already a registered NDIS provider. Do the new standards apply to me?
Yes. The new Module 5A Practice Standards apply to all SIL providers from 1 July 2026 — including providers with existing registration. At your next audit, auditors will assess you against all four domains.
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How long does the SIL certification audit process take?
The full certification audit process typically takes 3 to 6 months. Auditor availability is tightening as more providers apply. Starting early is essential.
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Will the webinar be recorded?
Registered attendees will receive access to the recording after the session. However, the live Q&A segment is only available to participants who attend on the day.
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Does Vertex 360 help with SIL registration beyond this webinar?
Yes. Vertex 360 supports SIL providers across the full registration journey — from gap analysis and policy development through to audit preparation, mock audits, and post-registration compliance support.
