Base Camp | Induction

Working with Restrictive Practices at Ability Consultants

  • 3 hours plus optional case studies & lessons

Working with Restrictive Practices at Ability Consultants

Chapter 1: Introduction to Restrictive Practices 

  • Welcome | Austin (1:10min)
  • Why is it important to understand Restrictive Practices? | David (6:14min)
  • Scope of Regulation | Kire (7:57min)
  • State-Based Differences | Vanessa (1:33min)
  • NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Resources | Steve (17:47min)
  • Ability Consultants' Resources | Austin (5:38min)

Chapter 2: Identifying Regulated Restrictive Practices

  • Step 1: RP Audit Tool | Steve (23:02min)
  • A Note on Legal Orders | Mark (5:55min)
  • Step 2: Check whether it's High Risk or Prohibited | Steve (1:46min)
  • Step 3: Is it linked with a behaviour of concern? | Steve (2:33min)
  • Step 4: Is it a community standard? | Steve (5:47min)
  • Case Examples | Choose your own adventure: 
  • 1. Chemical Restraint | Poli (11:56min)
  • 2. High Risk Restrictive Practices | Marie (3:36min)
  • 3. Physical Restraint | Steve (13:43min)
  • 4. Behaviour of Risk vs Behaviour of Harm | Indi (3:44min)

Chapter 3: Found One! Now What?

  • Communication with the team | Steve (14:52min)
  • Deadlines | Kire (8:09min)
  • Documenting RPs in Protocols | Becki (10:41min)
  • Case Examples | Choose your own adventure:
  • 1. Chemical Restraint | Poli (20:56min)
  • 2. High Risk Restrictive Practices | Marie (2:41min)
  • 3. Physical Restraint | Steve (13:43min)
  • 4. Behaviour of Risk vs Behaviour of Harm | Indi (3:49min)
  • Uploading PBS Plans to the NQSC Portal | Gemma (3:06min)
  • Linking in with the RP Inbox using the templates, and next steps | Austin (7:12min)

Chapter 4: Authorisation of Regulated Restrictve Practices in your state/territory

Watch the videos relevant to your work or watch them all. 
  • New South Wales
  • Queensland
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Victoria
  • South Australia
  • Western Australia

Chapter 5: Reducing the use of Regulated Restrictive Practices

  • Step 1: Looking for the least restrictive option | Steve (4:58min)
  • Step 2: Environmental Adjustments | Steve (3:20min)
  • Step 3: Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan Implementation | Steve (3:52min)
  • Step 4: Specifically target the circumstances around the practice in your intervention | Steve (3:55min)
  • Practicalities of fadeout | Steve (5:50min)

Chapter 6: Traps (Soft Skills)

  • Difficult conversations are part of the deal! | Ross (5:05min)
  • Being respectful of parents | Bec (2:54min)
  • Dealing with doctors | Poli & Danielle (11:47min)
  • Working with schools | Bec (4:48min)
  • Reluctance to Report Restrictive Practices | Kire (9:43min)
  • Non-Disclosure of RPs | Vanessa (2:30min)
  • Conclusion | Austin (2:17min)

Frequently asked questions

Who can complete this course?

Ability Consultants team members can complete this course.
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Who should complete this course?

This course is open to all Ability Consultants team members.
This course is part of our Base Camp Induction, which all team members are asked to complete within 3 months of starting at AC. 

Do I need to complete the lessons in order?

No, but it's recommended. You can also revisit any lesson anytime. 

How do I keep track of course resources?

  • All resources listed throughout the course are listed on the "All course resources" page.

  • Bookmark as many course pages as you like, especially the final "All course resources" page. 
  • Remember: Our Restrictive Practices Handbook and NQSC updates provide the most up to date information.
  • Please remember that our Handbooks are live documents, and AC team members are encouraged to suggest changes and updates anytime.  

Are there any course prerequisities?

It's recommended that you complete Getting Great with AC Systems before commencing this course.

Do I need to complete all state/territory RP courses?

No, please complete the state/territory RP courses which are relevant to you. 

How do I become an Ability Consultants' Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner? 

Please feel welcome to view more information about Positive Behaviour Support careers on our website

I've finished the course but I'm not able to obtain my certificate. 

All lessons in the course menu need to be marked as complete, with a tick  . If some lessons or quizzes show a grey or red dot in the course menu, go back and check you have completed the item. If the item is "transcript" or "resources", click on the item and it will turn into a tick. Please check you have clicked on the case study and state/territory lessons (you do not need to click or watch every video on these pages).

Where can I find your free Positive Behaviour Support training?

Our free PBS training can be found in our Summit bundle. The PBS courses in our Summit bundle are available to anyone around the world and can be completed anywhere, anytime.

Who do I ask if I need help?

We're more than happy to help! Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with us using our contact form.