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If you've registered as an NDIS provider or started working as an NDIS sole trader, the Worker Screening Check is usually the next box to tick before you can start seeing participants. It sits between registration and the practical stuff — getting insured, drawing up a service agreement, sending your first invoice — and it's…

A participant cancels two hours before a scheduled shift. You've already blocked out the time, maybe turned down other work, and your support worker still needs to be paid. Can you invoice for it? Under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, the answer is often yes — but only if you follow the rules…

If you invoice through the NDIS, you've probably noticed that every service you provide has a number attached to it - something like 01_011_0107_1_1 sitting next to “Assistance with Self-Care Activities.” That number is the support item code (also called a line item code, or support item number), and it's not decorative. It's what tells…

Most people delivering NDIS supports start out as sole traders. It's the fastest way to get an ABN, start invoicing, and get paid — no company registration, no separate tax return, no extra admin. For the fundamentals of how sole trader and company structures differ — liability, tax, decision-making, the general trade-offs — see our…

If you're an NDIS support worker running your own business, no one is quietly tucking money into a super fund for you every payday. There's no payroll department doing it in the background - that job is entirely yours, and it's one of the easiest things to let slide when income is irregular and the…

Travel is one of the most confusing parts of NDIS invoicing. You're not just delivering support — you're often driving between participants, to appointments, or out into the community with someone, and it's not always obvious what you can bill for and what comes out of your own pocket. If you're setting up your independent…

GST is only part of the tax picture for NDIS sole traders — for a detailed walkthrough of how GST applies to your services, check out our NDIS Accounting & GST Guide. The bigger opportunity most support workers leave on the table, however, is deductions. Every dollar of legitimate work-related expense you claim reduces your…

If you've ever looked at your NDIS rate and wondered why a Sunday shift pays differently to a Tuesday one, this guide explains the logic behind it. It also gives you an easy reference table and a worked example — but for the exact figures that apply to your invoice, always confirm against the current…

Becoming an NDIS support worker or allied health provider as a sole trader is one of the most flexible ways to build an independent career in disability support, but the paperwork can feel overwhelming if nobody walks you through it step by step. This guide brings together everything you need to know, from choosing your…

Do you need Stripe if you’re a sole trader in Australia?Yes, Stripe is one of the easiest and most reliable ways for Aussie sole traders to accept card payments online and in-person. It integrates cleanly with apps like Sole and handles all the GST and ATO reporting for you. You can be up and running…

Can you really invoice ten clients in under five minutes?Yes, with the right tool you can create, customise and send personalised invoices to multiple clients in one go. It saves hours every week and keeps your cash flow moving. Before you can bulk invoice at all, you need the jobs locked in — see our…

How do you invoice overseas clients in their currency without stuffing up the GST?You use a template that shows both currencies, lets you set the exchange rate, and automatically handles the GST treatment for international clients. Sole makes it simple. You land your first overseas client. Feels like a win, right? Then comes the invoice……