Shift Notes Guide · Explainer

NDIS Progress Notes App With AI: How It Works

Published 26 July 2026 · Updated 26 July 2026

The short answer

Yes, Sparks Scribe is an NDIS progress notes app with AI built in. You speak or type your shift note in your own words, AI Assist drafts it for you, and you review and approve it before it saves, so the note always goes out under your name.

A lot of support workers worry that AI notes means a robot making things up about their shift. That is not how Scribe works.

How does the AI actually work?

You do the talking, either by typing or using the mic button to speak your note out loud. AI Assist takes what you said and turns it into a clear, well structured draft. Nothing gets saved until you have read it over and approved it. You stay in control of what goes on the record, every time.

WeakThinking the AI writes the note on its own, from scratch, without your input.
ClearYou speak or type your shift details in your own words, AI Assist drafts the note from that, and you review and approve it before it saves under your name.

What note templates are available for different kinds of notes?

Not every shift needs the same kind of note, so Scribe includes several templates to match what you are writing.

  • Start Blank, if you just want to write freely
  • SOAPIE Notes, for a clinical style structure
  • Daily Progress Report
  • Incident Report
  • Behavioural Observation
  • Medication Administration
  • Community Access Report

You pick the template that fits the shift, speak or type your note, and let AI Assist help shape it.

Why does voice input matter for progress notes?

Typing a full progress note on your phone after a long shift is tedious. Being able to speak it instead, especially while details are fresh, means notes get done properly instead of being rushed or put off. AI Assist then tidies your words into a proper note, ready for your review.

What does the AI notes feature cost?

AI shift notes with voice input and all the templates are included from the Essentials plan, which is 15 dollars a month or 150 dollars a year. Every plan includes a 14 day free trial with everything unlocked, no card needed.

Where can I try Sparks Scribe?

Sparks Scribe is available on the App Store, Google Play and on the web, with data stored in Australia.

What if I am a family member, not a support worker?

Sparks Scribe is built for support workers writing their own notes. If you are a parent or family member coordinating your own team of workers and want to collect shift notes and track a plan budget from the family side, our sister app Sparks Flow at sparksflow.app is built for that instead.

Frequently asked questions

Does the AI write my NDIS progress notes automatically?

No. You speak or type your shift note in your own words first, then AI Assist drafts it. You always review and approve the note before it saves, and it goes out under your name.

Can I use voice input instead of typing my shift notes?

Yes. There is a mic button so you can speak your note out loud instead of typing it, which is especially handy after a long shift while the details are still fresh.

What note templates does Sparks Scribe offer?

Start Blank, SOAPIE Notes, Daily Progress Report, Incident Report, Behavioural Observation, Medication Administration, and Community Access Report.

How much does the AI notes feature cost?

It is included from the Essentials plan, which is 15 dollars a month or 150 dollars a year, and every plan comes with a 14 day free trial with everything unlocked and no card needed.

Is Sparks Scribe available on iPhone and Android?

Yes, it is available on the App Store, Google Play and on the web, with data stored in Australia.

I am a family member managing NDIS supports, not a support worker, is there an app for me?

Sparks Scribe is built for support workers writing their own notes. If you are coordinating your own team of workers and want to collect shift notes and track a plan budget from the family side, our sister app Sparks Flow at sparksflow.app is built for that.

Try Sparks Scribe free for 14 days. Write shift notes from what you type or say, with NDIS-coded invoicing in the same app, from $15 a month including GST. Every feature unlocked, no card required. Start your free trial or get it on the App Store.

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