Learning resources for restrictive practices

These learning resources support providers and individuals to build knowledge and capability around restrictive practices. The resources:

  • complement existing guidance and face‑to‑face training
  • are designed to support consistent and high‑quality practice.

We will add more to this page as they are developed. Register to stay up to date when we add more.

Authorised program officers quality decision making

Authorised program officers quality decision making training

This course supports authorised program officers (APOs) to understand their role and become familiar with the legal requirements and practice considerations that enable high-quality authorisation decisions in the Restrictive Practices Authorisation Scheme.

It applies to all APOs who have been authorised by the senior authorising officer to make restrictive practices authorisation decisions for NDIS participants receiving NDIS supports from NDIS services in South Australia.

Instructions

You must complete this training in one sitting, it should take around 40 minutes. Progress cannot be saved and you cannot go back once you start.


Contact the Restrictive Practices Unit

Email

Phone

1800 862 004 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

If you find it hard to hear or talk on a phone the National Relay Service (NRS) can help you.


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Page last updated 5 June 2026

Provided by:
Department of Human Services
URL:
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/care-and-support/disability/restrictive-practices/resources/online-training-modules
Last Updated:
05/06/26
Printed on:
11/06/26
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