Introducing the Victorian Senior Practitioner, information and resources about restrictive practices and compulsory treatment.
About the Victorian Senior Practitioner
Information about the Victorian Senior Practitioner, responsibilities and special powers.
Victorian Senior Practitioner's Directions and Prohibitions
Directions and Prohibitions issued by the Victorian Senior Practitioner
Restrictive practices and the Victorian authorisation process
The Victorian Senior Practitioner is responsible for the approval of the use of seclusion, mechanical and physical restraint, and the authorisation of chemical and environmental restraint.
Victorian Senior Practitioner resources
Practice advice, guidance and policies about the authorisation and approval of restrictive practices in Victoria.
Restrictive Intervention Data System (RIDS)
An online reporting system designed to help disability service providers.
Compulsory treatment
Information about compulsory treatment.
Research into restrictive practices and compulsory treatment
In 2006, the Victorian Parliament enacted innovative legislation, the Disability Act 2006, which established the role of the Senior Practitioner.
