People with disability and their support network

Information on the Restrictive Practices Authorisation Scheme for people with disability and their family, guardians, carers and support network.

Information

Restrictive Practices Guidelines - provides information about the Restrictive Practices Authorisation Scheme in SA. The Guidelines explain the legislative background, practice principles, types of regulated restrictive practices, and how the authorisation scheme works.

Restrictive Practices in and around the home booklet (998.9 KB PDF) - sets out a range of restrictive practices that may be found in and around the home.

Restrictive Practices Authorisation scheme – frequently asked questions (99.4 KB DOCX)


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