The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguarding Framework was agreed by all jurisdictions at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) in December 2016. Under the Framework, states and territories have agreed to:
- continue to manage the authorisation of restrictive practices, and
- work towards the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices.
Central Restrictive Practices Team
A central team within DCJ oversees the Restrictive Practices Authorisation (RPA) function, and supports service providers to comply with their obligations.
The Central Restrictive Practices Team is led by a manager.
The key functions of the team include:
- Supporting implementation of the RPA Policy and Procedural Guide and stakeholder engagement
- Embedding best practice advice and guidance in relation to the use and minimisation of restrictive practices into the authorisation process
- Providing information to registered NDIS providers and other participants in the RPA process to facilitate their engagement and compliance with the process
- Capacity building for the sector in regards to the NSW Restrictive Practice Authorisation process and online system, through written correspondence, education sessions and targeted engagement
- Coordination and engagement with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, including in the development of a consistent national framework
- Providing an online NSW (DCJ) RPA system to register and manage requests for authorisation of restrictive practices
- Providing oversight and support for the online NSW (DCJ) RPA system
- Providing and funding access to independent specialists who will participate in local RPA Panels.
Contact
For further information email RestrictivePracticesAuthorisation@facs.nsw.gov.au
