Functions of the Senior Practitioner
24 Functions of the Senior Practitioner
The functions of the Senior Practitioner are—
S. 24(1)(a) amended by Nos 19/2019 s. 28(1), 9/2023 s. 19(a).
to develop guidelines and standards with respect to restrictive practices, compulsory treatment and the appointment of Authorised Program Officers;
Note
The guidelines and standards may include clinical matters.
S. 24(1)(ab) inserted by No. 9/2023 s. 19(b).
to promote the reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices by disability service providers and registered NDIS providers to the greatest extent possible;
S. 24(1)(b) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 28(1).
to provide education and information with respect to restrictive practices and compulsory treatment to disability service providers;
S. 24(1)(c) amended by Nos 19/2019 s. 28(2), 9/2023 s. 19(c).
to provide information with respect to the rights of persons with a disability, NDIS participants and DSOA clients who may be subject to the use of restrictive practices or compulsory treatment;
S. 24(1)(d) substituted by No. 19/2019 s. 28(4).
to provide advice to disability service providers and registered NDIS providers to improve practice in relation to the use of restrictive practices and compulsory treatment;
S. 24(1)(e) amended by No. 22/2012 s. 8, substituted by No. 19/2019 s. 28(4).
to give directions to disability service providers and registered NDIS providers about one or more of the following, as the case requires—
restrictive practices;
compulsory treatment;
behaviour support plans;
treatment plans;
S. 24(1)(e)(v) inserted by No. 9/2023 s. 19(d).
the appointment of Authorised Program Officers;
to develop links and access to professionals, professional bodies and academic institutions for the purpose of facilitating knowledge and training in clinical practice for persons working with persons with a disability;
S. 24(1)(g) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 28(3).
to undertake research into restrictive practices and compulsory treatment and provide information on practice options to disability service providers and registered NDIS providers;
S. 24(1)(h) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 28(1).
to evaluate and monitor the use of restrictive practices across disability services and to recommend improvements in practice to the Minister and the Secretary;
to undertake any other function relating to persons with a disability as may be directed in writing by the Secretary;
any other functions specified by or under this Act.
The Senior Practitioner must publish annually—
information on the performance of the functions of the Senior Practitioner;
S. 24(2)(b) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 28(5).
data relating to the use of restrictive practices and compulsory treatment.
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