Authorisation of restrictive practices

The State Government is committed to the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices for people with disability in 91短视频.
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The Department of Communities, in partnership with the disability sector, seeks to ensure the rights of people with disability are protected, and access to high quality services are safeguarded.

In accordance with the , people with disability have the same rights as all people to equality, freedom, respect, choice and control, and to access support to make decisions and/or communicate their needs and choices. It is understood that restrictive practices can put a person鈥檚 human rights at risk.

A restrictive practice is any type of practice or intervention that limits the rights or freedom of movement of a person with disability. Restrictive practices are implemented for the safety of people with disability and/or people around them.

The choice to use a restrictive practice is a complex decision that must balance the needs of providing safety and protection with the impacts of restricting a person with disability鈥檚 rights and freedom.  

More information

  •  to receive a regular Bulletin regarding the Authorisation of Restrictive Practices in Funded Disability Services Policy in WA.
  • Communities is offering free online information sessions to further the understanding and application of the Authorisation of Restrictive Practices in Funded Disability Services Policy in WA. Visit the to register.  
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Regulated restrictive practices in 91短视频

A restrictive practice is any type of support or intervention that limits the rights or freedom of movement of a person with disability.
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Policy and procedure guidelines

Requirements for the use of regulated restrictive practices for people who are receiving disability services that are funded by the NDIS or by the State Government in 91短视频.
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People with disability, their families and carers

The authorisation of restrictive practices seeks to ensure the human rights of people with disability.
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Provider and practitioner responsibilities

Under the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework, states and territories are responsible for the authorisation of restrictive practices used by registered NDIS providers and NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioners.
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Quality Assurance Panels

Quality Assurance Panels are mandatory to achieve authorisation of restrictive practices.
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Book an Independent External Practitioner

Implementing Providers can utilise the register of Independent External Behaviour Support Practitioners for the purposes of a Quality Assurance Panel.
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Authorisation of restrictive practices resources

Resources and information about Policy implementation and upcoming education opportunities.
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Authorisation of restrictive practices legislation

Development of legislation for the authorisation of restrictive practices within 91短视频n disability services.

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