Legislation, policies and procedures
Overview of amendments to the Disability Services Act 2006Amendments to the Disability Services Act 2006 to regulate the use of restrictive practices commenced on 1 July 2008.
The new legislation strengthens safeguards to uphold the rights of adults with an intellectual or cognitive disability who exhibit challenging behaviour. It also provides a positive behaviour support system to improve the quality of life of these adults.
Under the Act, disability service providers must conduct an assessment of the adult and develop a positive behaviour support plan before considering, or gaining approval or consent for, the use of restrictive practices.
Learn more about the regulation and authorisation of the use of restrictive practices in the overview of amendments.
More detailed information is contained in Disability Services Queensland’s new policies and procedures for the use of restrictive practices.
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About the legislation
Information about how the new legislation upholds the rights of adults with an intellectual or cognitive disability who exhibit challenging behaviour.
Authorisation for use of restrictive practices
Read about the level of approval required for use of various restrictive practices.
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Transitional period requirements
Read about the requirements for service providers during the transitional period.
Four steps to meet the requirements
Transitional and full requirements for service providers under the Act.
Policies and procedures
Policies and procedures to assist service providers to comply with the requirements of the Act.
Publications
Includes the Carter Report, amendments the Disability Services Act 2006, new policies and procedures, information sheets and forms.
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Last updated May 2009