Disability Support Pathway

After this lesson you will be able to:

NDIS Foundations

1. Know what the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Framework is.
2. Know what the NDIS Code of Conduct is and your obligations.
3. Understand what the NDIS Practice Standards are.
4. Understand the role and responsibilities of the Quality and Safeguards Commission.

Introduction to Disability Support – Part 1

1. Appreciate the historical challenges and adversity experienced by people with disability.
2. hold a greater appreciation of the current disability service standards and regulations.
3. Understand the two different disability service models.
4. Express what disability etiquette is and how to use it.

Introduction to Disability Support – Part 2

1. State the key responsibilities of a Disability Support Professional.
2. Recognise and tell others what documentation is required in your role as a Disability Support Professional.
3. Know when to reference and use the different types of documentation.
4. Communicate at a high level the key acts and legislation which protect people with disability.

Effective Progress Notes

1. Explain what a progress note is and why they are used.
2. Describe the key components of an effective progress note.
3. Explain the language that should be used when writing a progress note.
4. Detail the legal requirements and considerations for writing effective progress notes.

Duty of Care, Informed Choice & Dignity of Risk

1. Explain what Duty of Care, Informed Choice and Dignity of Risk are.
2. Detail your obligations for Duty of Care, Informed Choice and Dignity of Risk.
3. Explain what a breach of Duty of Care is and how this happens.
4. Know how your obligations for Informed Choice and Dignity of Risk are complementary
5. Know how to meet your legal obligations.

Abuse & Neglect

1. Explain what abuse and neglect are, including their different forms.
2. Explain how to identify signs of abuse or neglect.
3. Have a deep understanding of your obligations as a support professional and the important role you play in identification and prevention strategies.
4. Understand how to respond and know where to report suspected cases and incidents.

Complaints & Reportable Incidents

1. Receive complaints.
2. Explain best practice for handling complaints.
3. Identify reportable incidents and follow procedures for reporting.

Mealtime & Dysphagia Management

1. Understand mealtime management .
2. Understand the NDIS Practice Standard for Mealtime Management.
3. Identify Dysphagia and associated risks.
4. Provide mealtime support to participants.

Emergency & Disaster Management

1. Explain what an Emergency is.
2. Identify and explain the different types of emergency and disaster situations and how to respond to each one.
3. Prepare and implement an emergency plan tailored to your participant’s individual need.