Specialist Response Service
Specialist Response Service Prospectus
Specialist Response Service BlueprintProviding support in positive environments
The new Specialist Response Service helps people with an intellectual or cognitive disability who exhibit severely challenging behaviour develop positive behaviours and skills for community living.
The service provides therapeutic intervention and innovative and specialist alternatives in behaviour management practices. In all cases, the service promotes the use of least restrictive alternatives. It also provides specialist support and expert advice on the use of restrictive practices where required.
The Specialist Response Service is Queensland-wide with expert teams in regional areas. Services are provided both in community settings and in purpose-built dwellings.
The dwellings offer a positive environment where individualised support can be provided.
Providing environments that are conducive to positive behaviour change is an important part of this initiative. In line with Mr Carter's recommendations, the government has begun a capital works program to establish purpose-built accommodation.
For more information about this exciting new venture, read our prospectus on the Specialist Response Service.
For employment opportunities within the Specialist Response Service, visit our Positive Futures recruitment page.
Read the Specialist Response Service Blueprint for information on how planning is being facilitated between the Specialist Response Service teams and service providers.
Last reviewed: 16 July 2009