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Behaviour support and restrictive practices

Who delivers positive behaviour support?

Develop or review behaviour support plans (NDIS behaviour support practitioners)

Implementing behaviour support plans and using restrictive practices (implementing providers)

Positive behaviour support practice guidance

Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework

Definitions and Key Words

Overview of the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework

Positive Behaviour Support in a Team

Principles and Values

Capability Domain 4: Implementation

Capability Domain 5: Know it Works

Regulated Restrictive Practices Guide

What is a restrictive practice?

When can a restrictive practice be used?

Key points and general considerations about restrictive practices

Possible impacts of using restrictive practices on people with disability

Reducing and eliminating restrictive practices

What is chemical restraint?

What is environmental restraint?

What does 'therapeutic or non-behavioural purpose' mean?

What is physical restraint?

Prohibited forms of physical restraint

What is seclusion?

Authorised Program Officers Victoria

About

APO Responsibilities

Being an Authorised Program Officer

APOs Dual Mandate

Disability Act 2006

Part 6A—Appointment of Authorised Program Officers

132ZI Disability service provider or registered NDIS provider to appoint Authorised Program Officer

Part 7—Use of restrictive practices

135 Use of regulated restrictive practice only permitted after authorisation and approval given

136 Authorisation for use of regulated restrictive practices

145 Authorisation for use of regulated restrictive practices in emergencies

147 Reporting emergency use of regulated restrictive practices—disability service providers

148 Reporting use of regulated restrictive practices, disability service providers

Regulated restrictive practices authorisation check list

Regulated restrictive practices in a behaviour support plan that require authorisation/approval by the Victorian Senior Practitioner

Authorisation Check List

Systems Requirements Check List

New behaviour support practitioners: Applying for suitability

New Behaviour Support Practitioners

Alternative assessment pathway

Applicants with NDIS specialist behaviour support provider registration

Required evidence

New/entry-level practitioner Declaration Form

Self-Assessment Resource Guide

How to use the Self-Assessment Tools

How to develop a Portfolio of Evidence

Continuing Professional Development Plan

Supervision Agreement

Reflective Practice Tool

Reporting the use of restrictive practices (implementing providers)

Reporting the use of authorised (regulated) restrictive practices: monthly reporting

Reporting the use of unauthorised restrictive practices: reportable incidents

Practice Guide: Organisational strategies to reduce restrictive practices

Quiz

As the APO you must be satisfied that:

Further information or support

Further information and resources

Contacts

Get in touch

Welcome to the comprehensive course on "NDIS Implementing Provider Responsibilities for Behaviour Support Plans. " Navigating the complexities of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) requires a deep understanding of positive behaviour support and the strict regulations surrounding restrictive practices.

Welcome to the comprehensive course on "NDIS Implementing Provider Responsibilities for Behaviour Support Plans." Navigating the complexities of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) requires a deep understanding of positive behaviour support and the strict regulations surrounding restrictive practices. This course is meticulously designed for NDIS implementing providers, behaviour support practitioners, and Authorised Program Officers (APOs) who are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compliant, and person-centered care.

Throughout this training, you will explore the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework, gaining essential insights into capability domains such as implementation, knowing what works, and managing restrictive practices. We will delve into the Regulated Restrictive Practices Guide, helping you identify, reduce, and eliminate chemical, environmental, and physical restraints, as well as seclusion.

Furthermore, this course provides critical legislative context, covering key sections of the Disability Act 2006 related to the appointment of APOs and the authorization of regulated restrictive practices, including emergency protocols. You will also learn the step-by-step processes for reporting the use of restrictive practices, applying for practitioner suitability, and utilizing self-assessment tools to build a robust portfolio of evidence.

By the end of this course, you will be fully equipped with the knowledge and practical checklists needed to ensure your organization meets all NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements, ultimately fostering a safer and more supportive environment for people with disabilities.

NDIS Implementing Provider Responsibilities for Behaviour Support Plans

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            <p>The true measure of an organization's commitment to human rights within the disability sector is often found in how it navigates its most complex challenges—specifically, the implementation of behavior support plans and the use of restrictive practices. As executives, board members, quality leads, and Authorised Program Officers, the decisions made at the highest levels of your organization cascade directly into the daily lives of vulnerable individuals. Are your current frameworks merely checking the boxes of compliance, or do they actively champion the reduction and ultimate elimination of restrictive practices? This curriculum challenges you to critically examine your organizational strategies, moving beyond basic administrative oversight to foster a culture deeply rooted in the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.</p>

<p>Navigating the intricate web of NDIS requirements demands a rigorous understanding of both statutory obligations and ethical practice. Throughout this comprehensive exploration, we will dissect the critical components of the Regulated Restrictive Practices Guide and the specific legislative mandates of the Disability Act 2006. You will be prompted to evaluate your internal systems against stringent authorization checklists, scrutinize the nuanced responsibilities of Authorised Program Officers in Victoria, and refine your protocols for reporting both authorized and unauthorized restrictive practices. By engaging with self-assessment tools and examining the pathways for practitioner suitability, you will be equipped to drive systemic change, ensuring that every therapeutic intervention upholds the dignity, safety, and autonomy of the people you support.</p>
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