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NAPA Standards
Last updated: 26 May, 2026

NAPA Standards of Practice for Activity Providers

A professional framework outlining standards, ethics and quality indicators for activity provision. Supports safe, inclusive and person-centred practice across care and support settings.

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A comprehensive professional standards framework developed by NAPA to guide Activity Providers in delivering high-quality, evidence-informed and person-centred activity provision. The resource outlines professional responsibilities, ethical practice, engagement approaches, planning, documentation, inclusion, professional development and quality assurance. It also includes the NAPA Code of Ethics and Enhanced Quality Indicators for Activity and Engagement, supporting care teams to embed meaningful, inclusive and wellbeing-focused practice across services.

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NAPA Standards

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Communication Community Diversity Equality Inclusion Leadership Life Story Professional Development Relationships Wellbeing