National Developments Linda Higgie A/Manager – Strategic Policy and Programs Disability Services Commission 17 November Positive Behaviour Framework Disability Sector Forum

Introduction Background Comparison of Cross Jurisdictional Approaches Outcomes from National Reference Group Next steps

Background National Reference Group Objective: To determine the feasibility of a nationally consistent approach to reducing the use of restrictive practices in the disability sector

Comparison of Cross Jurisdictional Approaches to Restrictive Practice in the disability sector No data received from Northern Territory Specific to Restrictive PracticeJurisdiction Disability LegislationQueensland and Victoria only Disability PolicyAll Jurisdictions GuidelinesBeing developed in QLD and SA, in place in others

Comparison of Cross Jurisdictional Approaches cont. No data received from Northern Territory Specific to Restrictive PracticeJurisdiction Authorisation of processExternal: QLD, VIC and TAS Internal: NSW, WA and ACT Data CollectionQLD and Victoria NSW: Gov run services only

Preliminary Outcomes from National Reference Group That a national strategy include: 1.Nationally accepted definitions 2.Systemic way to collect data 3.Evidence based strategies 4.Working with other sectors 5.Need of rigorous evaluation of pilot projects 6.Consultation with sector

Next Steps Consultation with peak bodies in each jurisdiction Improve national strategy to include feedback from sector Presentation of national strategy to Disability Ministers for approval Development of an implementation plan

What does this mean for Western Australia? Western Australia is well positioned to inform the national agenda and improve the lives of people with disability who sometimes exhibit challenging behaviour.