The Department of Communities and Justice is seeking feedback on a proposed new framework about using restrictive practices on people with disability.
We want the framework to reduce use of restrictive practices and stop them being used where this is possible.
Restrictive practices are interventions that restrict the rights or movement of a person to change their behaviour - when that behaviour is likely to place them or others in serious danger.
An example of a restrictive practice is using a medication to influence a person's behaviour rather than treat an illness. Another example is restricting where a person can go.
The Department of Communities and Justice has released a Consultation Paper on the proposed framework.
An Easy Read summary is available. If you would prefer you can also read the full Consultation Paper.
Tell us what you think
You can give your feedback by completing a survey below by Friday 14 March 2025:
- Survey for people with a disability who have experienced restrictive practices in NSW
- Survey for supporters - family, carers, guardians and any other supporters of people who experience restrictive practices in NSW
If you would like to provide feedback in another way, please:
- Email: policy@dcj.nsw.gov.au to provide written or audio file feedback
- Speak to a staff member by emailing: policy@dcj.nsw.gov.au to arrange a conversation
- Post your written feedback to: Locked Bag 5000, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Your feedback will help inform the NSW Government as to whether to pursue the reform.