An interactive guide to Australian legislation and best practices in aged and disability care
This content reflects current Australian legislation including:
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Under Australian law, restrictive practices are "any practice or intervention that has the effect of restricting the rights or freedom of movement of a person" without their consent.
Source: NDIS Act 2013, s.9; Aged Care Act 2024
Australian law now requires restrictive practices to be used only as a last resort, with proper consent, documentation, and regular review to protect human rights and dignity.
Must exhaust all alternatives first
Use minimum restriction necessary
Proper consent or substitute decision-maker
Ongoing monitoring and assessment
Australian legislation recognises five specific types of restrictive practices, each with strict regulatory requirements:
Australian law requires providers to document all alternative strategies attempted before using restrictive practices. This includes evidence-based, person-centred approaches.
Under Australian law, restrictive practices may only be used in specific circumstances with strict safeguards and procedures.
Australian legislation mandates specific documentation and reporting for all restrictive practice use.
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