Vulnerability Assessment

Vulnerability Assessment
Why this form is required:

NDIS Code of Conduct: Providers and workers are required to deliver supports in a safe and competent manner, acting with integrity and promptly addressing concerns that may impact the quality and safety of supports provided to people with disability.

Conflict of Interest Guidelines: The NDIS Practice Standards advise providers to implement strategies that prevent conflicts of interest, which can include ensuring that no single worker holds excessive influence over a participant's care.

Operational Guidelines on Informal Supports: The NDIA recognizes the importance of sustaining informal support networks and advises against arrangements where a participant relies solely on one individual, as this can compromise the participant's wellbeing and the carer's capacity to provide ongoing support.
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Participant Name

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NDIS Number
Living Situation
Who do you live with?
Is your housing stable and safe?
Are there any risks in the home environment?
Please describe any physical, emotional, or other risks you or others may face at home?
Support Network
Do you only have one support worker?
If you you currently have only one regular support worker?
To help improve safety and ensure ongoing support, would you like us to help arrange a second support worker as a backup?
List your Support Network Primary Informal Supports (e.g. family/friends/Support Workers)?
Are your supports reliable and available?
Risk of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
History or current risk of abuse (physical, sexual, financial)?
Are safeguards in place ( guardianship, service agreements)?
please provide details
Do you have a guardian or any legal orders (e.g. guardianship or custody) in place for your care?
This question is asking whether someone else has legal authority to make decisions for the participant — especially about their care, living arrangements, or medical needs. Guardianship orders appointed by a court to make decisions on behalf of a person who cannot do so themselves (commonly used for adults with significant cognitive disability or minors).Custody arrangements typically applies to minors, where parents or carers have legal responsibility. Other legal care orders these can include state guardianship (e.g. Department of Child Protection), administration orders, or court-appointed substitute decision-makers
Do you make your own decisions about your medical or daily care needs?
This question is asking whether the NDIS participant is able to independently understand, decide, and communicate choices about their Medical care – e.g. choosing to see a doctor, agreeing to treatment or medication or Daily care – e.g. deciding when to shower, what to eat, what supports they want, or how they want their day to run
Cognitive and Communication Needs
Do you require support to understand or make decisions?
Do you need interpreters or communication aids?
please provide details
Behaviours of Concern
Do you exhibit behaviours that may pose a risk to self or others?
Financial Vulnerability
Can you manage your finances independently? Yes / No
No Have you been financially exploited in the past? Yes / No
Do you have a financial guardian or nominee? Yes / No
Other Financial Vulnerability Comments
Service Access and Engagement
Do you regularly attend appointments? Yes / No
Are there any barriers to accessing services (e.g. transport, communication)?
Consent and Capacity
Do you understand your rights and give informed consent? Yes / No
Is there a legal guardian or power of attorney in place?
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Vulnerability Assessment

Living Situation

Support Network

Risk of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

Cognitive and Communication Needs

Behaviours of Concern

Financial Vulnerability

Service Access and Engagement

Consent and Capacity