Almost every restrictive practice starts as an attempt to keep someone safe. A bed rail so she does not fall. A locked gate so he does not wander onto the road. Something to settle her at night. The people who put them in place are usually tired, under-resourced, and genuinely trying to help.
That is exactly why the law is strict. A practice that restricts a person's rights or freedom of movement is lawful only in tightly defined circumstances, with proper authorisation, consent and documentation, and only as a last resort. Used outside those conditions it is a breach of the person's rights and a reportable incident, no matter how kindly it was meant.
How this module works Read the content straight through. It takes most people around an hour. Then complete the quiz at the end. You need 80% to pass, and your certificate appears on screen immediately. The quiz is open book, there is no time limit, and you can reattempt as many times as you need.
Currency statement and scope This module covers two separate legal frameworks: the NDIS rules for participants with disability, and the Aged Care Act 2024 with the Quality of Care Principles 2014 for people receiving aged care. They share the same logic but differ in detail, and authorisation requirements also differ between states and territories. This module teaches the national framework and the questions you must ask. It cannot tell you your jurisdiction's authorisation process. Get that from your provider's policy and your behaviour support practitioner. Reviewed against the position as at July 2026.