Human Services Regulators & Grants Resource
Your centralised gateway to essential regulatory bodies, governance frameworks, and funding opportunities across Australia's human services sector. Navigate compliance, quality standards, not-for-profit registration, and grant opportunities with ease through direct links to official government authorities.
NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Regulators
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
The national regulator responsible for overseeing service quality and safeguarding participant rights across Australia's NDIS. Ensures providers meet comprehensive standards for safety, quality, and participant outcomes.
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Provides policy framework and regulatory oversight for disability services nationwide. Develops legislation, funding models, and strategic direction for the disability sector including NDIS operations.
Key Functions: Registration standards, complaint investigations, compliance monitoring, provider audits, and enforcement of NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct.
Child Care
Child Care and Early Childhood Services Regulators
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
The national body regulating early childhood education and care services across Australia. ACECQA administers the National Quality Framework, ensuring consistent quality standards for children's services.
- National Quality Standard assessment
- Provider ratings and approvals
- Educator qualification oversight
- Quality improvement support
State and Territory Regulatory Authorities
Each jurisdiction manages licensing, compliance monitoring, and enforcement for child care providers. State regulators conduct service assessments, handle complaints, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and educational standards.
- Service licensing and approvals
- Compliance inspections
- Incident management
- Provider support and guidance
Home Support
Home Support and Community Care Regulators
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Independent regulator ensuring quality and safety across aged care services, including home support programs. Monitors compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and investigates service quality concerns.
My Aged Care
Government gateway for accessing home care packages and community support services. Provides assessments, service navigation, and connections to approved providers delivering in-home aged care.
Key Home Support Programs
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP): Entry-level support services
- Home Care Packages: Coordinated care for varying support needs
- Residential Respite Care: Short-term care solutions
- Transition Care Programme: Post-hospital support services
Child Safety
Child Safety Regulators Across States and Territories
Each Australian state and territory operates dedicated child protection authorities responsible for safeguarding children and young people. These agencies investigate concerns, provide family support, and ensure child wellbeing.
New South Wales
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Community Services Directorate - Child and Youth Protection Services →
Grants and Funding Opportunities
Access Current Funding
Stay informed about government grants, tenders, and funding programs supporting human services organizations. These portals provide comprehensive listings of opportunities across disability services, child care, aged care, and community support sectors.
GrantConnect
Official Australian Government grants listing portal featuring comprehensive funding opportunities across all human services sectors.
AusTender
Central government procurement system listing current and upcoming tenders for service delivery contracts and program funding.
How to Use This Resource
- Quick compliance access: Direct links to authoritative regulators ensure you stay current with standards and requirements
- Quality assurance support: Connect with bodies that provide guidance and assessment frameworks
- Funding opportunities: Discover grants and tenders to strengthen your organization's financial sustainability
- Bookmark for updates: Save this page as your go-to reference for regulatory and funding information
Pro Tip: Set up email alerts on grant portals to receive notifications when new funding opportunities matching your services become available.