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Implementing Restrictive Practices

safe, accountable support

Trained support workers who safely follow your behaviour support plan, including any authorised restrictive practices, while working with you to reduce and remove them over time.

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What is it?

What does

this mean?

Some people have a behaviour support plan that includes a restrictive practice, written by a specialist behaviour support practitioner. As an implementing provider, we put that plan into practice day to day. We don't write behaviour support plans ourselves.

This is regulated by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission under Module 2A of the NDIS Practice Standards. Restrictive practices are only used when they're authorised and in your plan, and the goal is always to reduce and eliminate them.

This may suit you if you:

✓ Have a behaviour support plan that includes a restrictive practice

✓ Need a provider who can safely implement your plan

✓ Want support focused on reducing restrictive practices

✓ Need consistent workers who understand your plan

What we do

How we

support you

We follow your plan carefully, report as required and focus on your quality of life.

Following your plan

Support workers implement your behaviour support plan exactly as written.

Trained workers

Workers are trained in your plan, positive behaviour support and safe practice.

Authorisation and reporting

We only use authorised practices and report to the NDIS Commission as required.

Working with your practitioner

We share information with your behaviour support practitioner to review and improve your plan.

Reducing restrictions

We focus on the strategies in your plan that reduce the need for restrictive practices.

Your quality of life

Your rights, dignity and quality of life come first in everything we do.

Who will

support you?

You'll be supported by a consistent team who are trained in your behaviour support plan and understand what works for you.

We review incidents and data with your behaviour support practitioner, so your plan keeps improving.

The EC Way

How we do it:

the EC Way

The EC Way is how we show up, every day. Small actions, every interaction. Here's what it looks like in implementing restrictive practices.

Choice and Control

People lead their own lives.

Your plan is built around you, and you have a say in how it's implemented.

Kindness

Care should feel human.

Calm, patient and respectful support, especially in difficult moments.

Inclusion

Everyone belongs.

We focus on helping you take part in everyday life.

Respect

Dignity is never optional.

Your rights and dignity are protected at all times.

Excellence

Good enough isn't the EC Way.

Careful practice, accurate reporting and continuous improvement.

How is this

support funded?

Implementing your behaviour support plan is part of your everyday supports.

Core Supports

Your everyday supports

Implementation happens as part of your Core Supports, such as Supported Independent Living or Assistance with Daily Life.

Capacity Building Supports

Improved Relationships

Your behaviour support plan itself is written by a specialist behaviour support practitioner, funded separately.

Good to know

Authorisation

Restrictive practices must be authorised under South Australian law before they're used.

However your plan is managed, we can support you

NDIA-managed

We claim directly from the NDIS for you.

Plan-managed

We send our invoices to your plan manager.

Self-managed

We invoice you, and you claim from the NDIS.

Not sure what's in your plan?

We'll help you work it out before you commit to anything. No cost, no pressure.

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Where we work

Where we

provide this support

Victor Harbor

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Port Elliot and Middleton

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Mount Compass

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Strathalbyn

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Adelaide Hills

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Wider Fleurieu

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Not on the list? Get in touch and we'll let you know if and how we can support you.

How to get started

Call us on 1800 716 824, email us, or make a referral online.

We'll have a chat about your goals, what you'd like support with and how often.

We'll check your NDIS plan has funding for your supports, and help you work it out if you're not sure.

We'll match you with the right people from our team and agree a time to meet.

There's no cost and no obligation to have a chat.

Make a referral → Call 1800 716 824

FAQs

Common

questions

Do you write behaviour support plans?

No. Plans are written by a specialist behaviour support practitioner. We implement the plan as your support provider.

What is a restrictive practice?

Any practice or intervention that restricts a person's rights or freedom of movement, such as seclusion, or chemical, mechanical, physical or environmental restraint. The NDIS regulates how these can be used.

Who do you report to?

We report the use of regulated restrictive practices to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as required.

What's the goal?

To reduce and eliminate restrictive practices over time, while keeping you and others safe.

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Ready to

get started?

Talk to us about what you need and we'll walk you through what's possible. There's no obligation and no cost to have a chat.

Get in touch

Fill in the form, call us on 1800 716 824 or email our team. You can refer yourself, or be referred by family, a support coordinator or a health professional.

Have a chat

We'll get to know you, your goals and the support you'd like, at a time and place that suits you.

Check your funding

We'll look at your NDIS plan with you, so you know what's covered before you commit to anything.

Meet your team

We'll match you with support workers who fit your needs and interests, and agree a time to start.

Make a referral or enquiry

Tell us a little about yourself or the person you're referring, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Prefer to talk? Call 1800 716 824 or email enquiries@empoweringconnection.com.au

Get in touch

Not finding what

you're looking for?

Our team is happy to help. Get in touch about implementing restrictive practices, your funding, or anything else.

Call us

Speak to our friendly team

1800 716 824

Email us

We'll get back to you as soon as we can

enquiries@empoweringconnection.com.au

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For yourself or someone you support

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Send us a message

Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll be in touch.

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1800 716 824

enquiries@empoweringconnection.com.au

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