Restrictive Practices in PBS: From Identification to Elimination

Learn to protect the rights and safety of people with disability by eliminating the use of restrictive practices—or, when necessary, ensuring they are the least restrictive and used only as a last resort.

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Course Highlights

Updated content
Interactive activities
Self-paced course
Behaviour-based design
Certification of completion

From Concepts to Application

You will learn everything from foundational concepts to applying them in ethical, effective, and durable intervention designs across diverse situations.

Reduce or Eliminate Restrictive Practices

You will learn to identify and assess restrictive practices, train family members and other stakeholders, and advocate for the participant’s rights within the settings they live in or wish to access.

“The course helps in understanding key concepts. It enhanced my ability to tailor support strategies to meet each participant's unique needs, promote person-centred approaches, and communicate more effectively with individuals, their families, and support teams!"

"The way this course has been scaffolded was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the practical, concrete examples and case studies, as this provides a point of reference and ability to learn from. Outstanding and thank you!"

“I learnt all the models of disability, which were new to me. I really liked the interactive choice-based question, which was nice to hear that the option I chose was the best practice. It was motivating. Thank you!"

“Great learning experience! Learned deeply about models of disability, importance of dignity of risk and duty of care, and common barriers for inclusion of people with disability."

"Very helpful course to understand the concept around what disability is and what are the parameters which limit and support a person with a disability!"

“I really enjoyed the format of the training - with a mixture of videos, reading and exercises/tests!"

Michael has over 10 years experience supporting participants of all ages who have physical and intellectual disabilities. His goal is to improve clinical practice, quality of life, and protect human rights for his participants. He has provided expert advice on best practices and clinical governance to community services and government agencies and has worked with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice as an Independent Behaviour Specialist to reduce restrictive practices.

Michael is also skilled at navigating the complex relationship between Child Safety and the NDIS. Michael has a Bachelor of Psychology with first-class honours and has worked as a sessional academic at Griffith School of Applied Psychology, where he led tutorials and mentored students. Michael is a Clinical Lead and Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across the Gold Coast and surrounding areas in QLD.

You will not only learn the skills you need, but also be provided with evidence-based tools and the opportunity to put your learning into practice through real-life case studies.

This course is designed to elevate your practice by equipping you with the skills to define Restrictive Practices in line with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission standards, identify their use in real-world contexts, evaluate associated risks and harms, and plan and communicate safe implementation.

You’ll be supported to lead efforts that reduce Restrictive Practices and uphold the rights of people with disability.

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