Restrictive Practices Unlocked: An introduction

Training

Schedule

Self-paced

Duration

3 hours

Cost

$290 (ex GST)

Restrictive practices sit at the intersection of safety, human rights, and everyday support work. For many practitioners, understanding what counts as a restrictive practice (and what doesn’t) can be more complex than it first appears.

This course provides a grounded introduction to restrictive practices: what they are, the five regulated types under the NDIS, and where the line sits between a restrictive practice and a reasonable safety measure.

It covers the ethical and human rights framework that shapes this area of practice, along with the requirements for reporting and authorisation within an NDIS context, and it includes a practical tutorial for conducting a Restrictive Practice Screening Assessment in real-world practice

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Suitable for:

Behaviour Support Practitioners
Teachers, educators, and school leaders
Disability support workers and professionals
Aged care support workers and professionals
Out of home care support workers and professionals
Parents and carers

What you'll learn:

What a restrictive practice is, and the five regulated types: physical, mechanical, chemical, and environmental restraint, and seclusion
The difference between a regulated restrictive practice and a reasonable safety measure
Non-regulated forms of restriction, including blanket rules and cultural restraint
The human rights framework underpinning restrictive practice regulation, including the UNCRPD
The risks and impacts associated with restrictive practices, including high-risk and prohibited practices
Reporting and authorisation requirements for restrictive practices under the NDIS
The principles behind reducing and eliminating restrictive practices over time

What you'll gain:

Confidence identifying whether a practice is regulated, and knowing what to do next
A practical screening tool – the Restrictive Practice Screening Assessment – to use directly in your practice
Clarity on your reporting obligations, whether you’re a specialist behaviour support practitioner, an implementing provider, a carer, or a family member
A stronger understanding of the human rights principles that should guide every decision involving restriction

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Meet your presenter

Jenn Colechin

Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner

Director of Specialist Behaviour

Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis (MS ABA)

Master of Health Science in Disability Studies (MHS Dis Studs)

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (BA)

Graduate Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability)

Hello and welcome! I’m Jenn Colechin, a behaviour support specialist and Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with over 26 years of experience.

My journey into the field of complex positive behaviour support is a deeply personal one, beginning with my own experiences as a trauma-affected child right through to becoming a kinship carer and permanent carer myself.

After pursuing extensive education in understanding human behaviour and disability care, I began working as a behaviour support analyst and therapist. I’ve supported individuals and their carers within schools, out-of-home care, and family-based settings.

My practice is grounded in evidence-based behavioural science and trauma-informed principles, offering comprehensive clinical support, including functional behaviour assessments (FBAs), individual supervision, and tailored interventions.

My experiences within the sector and the challenges faced by support professionals and the individuals they care for are what led me here.

I started Specialist Behaviour to build a community of learning and growth that drives much-needed change in the support sector.