The Restrictive Practices Guidelines give key information about the Restrictive Practices Authorisation scheme.
This is within the context of:
- a positive behaviour support approach
- upholding a person’s rights, inherent dignity and individual autonomy
- a person-centred practice
- raising awareness about reducing and eliminating restrictive practices
- improving systems to reduce the need for restrictive practices.
What do they cover
The Restrictive Practices Guidelines cover:
- more detail and examples about level 1 and level 2 restrictive practices
- how to nominate a person to be an authorised program officer (APO)
- what to consider when making an authorisation decision.
Is it a legal document
Yes, the guidelines are a legal document under Part 6A of the Disability Inclusion Act 2018.
The laws around the Restrictive Practices Authorisation scheme in South Australia are covered by:
- Part 6A of the Disability Inclusion Act 2018
- the Disability Inclusion (Restrictive Practices – NDIS) Regulations 2021
- Restrictive Practices Guidelines.
The 3 documents must be read and considered together.
Who is legally obliged to follow the guidelines
Authorised program officers
When making authorising decisions about Level 1 regulated restrictive practices.
NDIS service providers
When using Level 1 and 2 authorised restrictive practices.
