This page contains a list of all the resources published by the Restrictive Practices Unit to support NDIS service providers to understand and comply with the requirements of the Restrictive Practices Authorisation Scheme (RPAS) in South Australia.
Introduction to the RPAS
- Restrictive practices guidelines (PDF File 278.2 KB)
The Restrictive Practices Guidelines provide details about the operation of the authorisation scheme. - Restrictive practices guidelines (MS Word Document 62.7 KB)
Plain text version of the Restrictive Practices Guidelines. - Restrictive practices in and around the home (PDF File 998.9 KB)
This guide sets out a range of restrictive practices that may be found in and around the home. - Restrictive practices manual for implementing providers (PDF File 934.2 KB)
The roles, responsibilities, legal obligations, and functions under the Restrictive Practices Authorisation scheme. - Restrictive practices - frequently asked questions (MS Word Document 99.4 KB)
Frequently asked questions about restrictive practices. - Restrictive practices schedule (PDF File 687.9 KB)
Details the different types of restrictive practices, which restrictive practices are regulated, and who can authorise the different types of restrictive practices.
RPAS Guides and Templates
Restrictive Practices Manual for Authorised Program Officers (171.6 KB DOCX) - This manual outlines roles, responsibilities, legal obligations, and functions of APOs under the Restrictive Practices Authorisation Scheme.
Statement of Reasons for Authorised Program Officers (75.2 KB DOCX) - This document supports APOs to make and record restrictive practices authorisation decisions.
Participant consultation - practice guide (190.9 KB PDF) - This practice guide explains what we mean by consultation when discussing restrictive practices with people with disability. This is a legal requirement under the RPAS.
Participant consultation - template and example (1.8 MB PDF) - This template provides an example of how to consult with participants about restrictive practices, and how to record this information.
Written notice guidance (42.1 KB DOCX) - This document explains how registered NDIS service providers can meet the legal requirements to provide written notices of authorised restrictive practice usage to participants and/or guardians under the RPAS.
Written notice usage template (35.9 KB DOCX) - This template can be used when providing written notices on the use of an authorised restrictive practice for a participant under the RPAS.
Search provisions guide and template (71.6 KB DOCX) - This guide and template supports registered NDIS service providers to develop a local procedure about using the search provisions in Part 6A of the Disability Inclusion Act 2018, as amended by the Disability Inclusion (Restrictive Practices – NDIS) Amendment Act 2021.
How to use the RPS online portal
A list of videos and guides with step-by-step instructions for using the Restrictive Practices System (RPS).
RPS User Agreement (126.0 KB PDF) - This document outlines terms and conditions for RPS users.
Register on RPS
Video - How to register as a Provider
Guide: Provider Registration (8.3 MB DOCX)
Video - How to nominate an APO
Guide: Nominating Authorised Program Officers (11.3 MB DOCX)
Finding, adding and editing a participant
Adding and editing a Behaviour Support Plan Summary
Video: Add a Behaviour Support Plan summary
Video: Edit a Behaviour Support Plan summary
Guide: Add and edit a behaviour support plan summary (2.9 MB PDF)
Adding, editing and submitting a restrictive practice request for authorisation
Video: Add restrictive practice requests
Video: Edit restrictive practice requests
Video: Submit restrictive practice requests
Guide: Add, edit and submit a restrictive practices request for authorisation (2.1 MB PDF)
Reviewing and authorising restrictive practice requests for APOs
Adding and editing officer and viewer roles
Reporting
Video: Generate an authorisation statement
Guide: Generate an authorisation statement (832.2 KB PDF)
RPS 'Refresher Series'
Additional guides published by the Restrictive Practices Unit to address frequently asked questions and common user errors on RPS.
Edition 1 - Supporting Documents
RPS Refresher Legal Orders Guide (189.0 KB PDF)
RPS Refresher Rollover Supporting Documents Guide (284.7 KB PDF)
Easy Read guides and animations
Information about restrictive practices for people with disability and their family, guardians, carers, and support network.
