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Publications and resources

Index PDF 66 kB RTF 14,635 kB

Specialist Response Service publications

Specialist Response Service prospectus PDF 579 kB Word 439 kB
Specialist Response Service blueprint PDF 602 kB Word 364 kB

A Centre of Excellence publications

Centre prospectus PDF 1.35 MB Word 97 kB

Legislation, policies and procedures publications

General publications
Overview of amendments to the Disability Services Act 2006 PDF 242 kB Word 74 kB
A brief guide to the new legislation for disability service providers PDF 195 kB RTF 14 kB
Education workshop — policies and procedures under the Disability Services Act 2006 (transitional provisions) — part 1 PPT 572 kB  
Education workshop — policies and procedures under the Disability Services Act 2006 (transitional provisions) — part 2 PPT 495 kB  
Glossary PDF 275 kB Word 90 kB
Frequently asked questions PDF 336 kB RTF 184 kB
Positive Futures resource table PDF 171 kB RTF 11,964 kB
A guide for families — positive behaviour support and the use of restrictive practices PDF 398 kB RTF 128 kB
A guide for families — PowerPoint presentation PPT 208 kB  
Consultation feedback on the Disability Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007: A summary report PDF 310 kB Word 56 kB
Consultation feedback on the Disability Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007: A full report PDF 664 kB Word 265 kB

Transitional Policies and Procedures
Transitional operational policy — the regulation of the use of restrictive practices with adults with an intellectual or cognitive disability receiving disability services PDF 179 kB Word 390 kB
Transitional operational procedure — the use of restrictive practices with adults with an intellectual or cognitive disability receiving disability services — all DSQ provided and funded services PDF 214 kB Word 443 kB
Operational policy (applies to full scheme and transitional period) — locking of gates, doors and windows as the least restrictive way of supporting an adult with an intellectual or cognitive disability safely PDF 149 kB Word 341 kB
Operational procedure (applies to full scheme and transitional period) — locking of gates, doors and windows as the least way restrictive of supporting an adult with an intellectual or cognitive disability safely PDF 158 kB Word 341 kB

Full Scheme Policies and Procedures
Operational policy — restrictive practices for general disability services (full legislative scheme) PDF 290 kB RTF 45 kB
Operational procedure — restrictive practices for general disability services (full legislative scheme) PDF 1,025 kB RTF 1,306 kB
Operational procedure — restrictive practices for Respite or Community Access services only (full legislative scheme) PDF 480 kB RTF 80 kB
Operational policy (applies to full scheme and transitional period) — locking of gates, doors and windows as the least restrictive way of supporting an adult with an intellectual or cognitive disability safely PDF 149 kB Word 341 kB
Operational procedure (applies to full scheme and transitional period) — locking of gates, doors and windows as the least way restrictive of supporting an adult with an intellectual or cognitive disability safely PDF 158 kB Word 341 kB
Flow chart: Full legislative scheme (general disability services) PDF 447 kB  
Flow chart: Full legislative scheme (respite or community access services only) PDF 289 kB  
Restrictive practices requirements: Full legislative scheme (post 1 January 2010) PDF 54 kB RTF 100 kB

Information sheets
Acronyms PDF 65 kB RTF 8 kB
Adults receiving respite and community access services only — assessment and planning requirements PDF 79 kB RTF 15 kB
Amendments to the Disability Services Act 2006 — information for disability service providers PDF 80 kB RTF 20 kB
Assessment and planning — what does the legislation require? PDF 70 kB RTF 12 kB
Authorising restrictive practices PDF 81 kB RTF 21 kB
Changing a positive behaviour support plan
 PDF 69 kB RTF 12 kB
Chemical restraint PDF 72 kB RTF 12 kB
Chemical restraint and working with the treating doctor (for service providers) PDF 102 kB RTF 39 kB
Comprehensive assessment PDF 72 kB RTF 12 kB
Containment and seclusion PDF 73 kB RTF 13 kB
Contemporary practice in behaviour support PDF 71 kB RTF 10 kB
First steps — how to get ready for the legislation PDF 66 kB RTF 8 kB
Information-sharing provisions of the Disability Services Act 2006 for general practitioners PDF 57 kB RTF 8 kB
Information-sharing provisions of the Disability Services Act 2006 for service providers PDF 63 kB RTF 10 kB
Locking of gates, doors or windows PDF 67 kB Word 109 kB
Mechanical restraint PDF 71 kB RTF 12 kB
Meeting chemical restraint (transitional) requirements PDF 62 kB RTF 8 kB
Monitoring and review of positive behaviour support plans PDF 72 kB RTF 13 kB
Physical restraint PDF 68 kB RTF 11 kB
Positive futures resource table PDF 138 kB RTF 178 kB
Prohibited practices PDF 61 kB Word 104 kB
Requirements during the transitional period PDF 72 kB RTF 12 kB
Respecting the rights of adults with an intellectual or cognitive disability who engage in behaviour that causes harm to the adult or others PDF 62 kB Word 116 kB
Restricting access PDF 72 kB RTF 12 kB
Staff skills knowledge - management PDF 32 kB RTF 244 kB
Staff skills knowledge - operational PDF 58 kB RTF 51 kB
Working with the adult and their support network PDF 86 kB RTF 24 kB

Approved forms
Notification of containment and seclusion of an adult form (Form 16-1) PDF 255 kB Word 615 kB

Other forms and templates
Record of restrictive practices PDF 78 kB Word 178 kB
Referral to Specialist Response Service (Form 10A-3) PDF 116 kB Word 165 kB
Restrictive practice identification tool PDF 87 kB Word 170 kB
Positive behaviour support plan PDF 108 kB Word 374 kB

Positive Futures recruitment publications

About Queensland PDF 1.19 MB  
Specialist Response Service application form PDF 59 kB Word 235 kB
Centre of Excellence application form PDF 53 kB Word 224 kB

Response to the Carter Report publications and resources

Mr Carter's recommendations and the Queensland Government's response: Overview PDF 106 kB Word 59 kB
A report by the Honourable WJ Carter QC, Challenging behaviours and disability - a targeted response PDF 731 kB  
The Queensland Government's response to Mr Carter's recommendations PDF 98 kB  
Director-General's speech - information regarding Wacol site PDF 54 kB Word 46 kB
Media statements    

Last reviewed: 14 October 2009