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National Developments

National Developments. Linda Higgie A/Manager – Strategic Policy and Programs Disability Services Commission 17 November 2011. Positive Behaviour Framework Disability Sector Forum. Introduction. Background Comparison of Cross Jurisdictional Approaches

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National Developments

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  1. National Developments Linda Higgie A/Manager – Strategic Policy and Programs Disability Services Commission 17 November 2011. Positive Behaviour Framework Disability Sector Forum

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

  3. 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

  4. Comparison of Cross Jurisdictional Approaches to Restrictive Practice in the disability sector No data received from Northern Territory

  5. Comparison of Cross Jurisdictional Approaches cont. No data received from Northern Territory

  6. Preliminary Outcomes fromNational Reference Group That a national strategy include: • Nationally accepted definitions • Systemic way to collect data • Evidence based strategies • Working with other sectors • Need of rigorous evaluation of pilot projects • Consultation with sector

  7. 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

  8. 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.

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