Recent analysis has highlighted suburbs where NDIS providers outnumber everyday businesses, raising concerns about oversight, fraud risk, and scheme integrity. While high provider density does not automatically indicate wrongdoing, extreme clustering that is disconnected from population size or participant need places pressure on monitoring systems.
The NDIS is demand-driven, with low barriers to entry for many service categories and no cap on provider numbers. This has enabled choice and flexibility for participants, but it has also created vulnerabilities. Government estimates suggest a portion of NDIS spending is lost to error, overcharging, or fraudulent claims, particularly among unregistered providers who are not routinely audited.
As enforcement efforts expand, prevention and transparency are becoming increasingly important. Accurate records, clear service justification, and early detection of anomalies help protect both participants and legitimate providers.
CareVision supports providers by centralising service data, tracking claims, and maintaining visibility across participants, workers, and supports. With regulatory scrutiny increasing, having reliable systems in place is critical to demonstrating compliance and maintaining trust in the NDIS.