Publications for People with a Disability

Brochures

Behaviour Support Policy and Practice Manual

This manual is presented in two parts.

Part 1, Policy and Practice, is applicable to all disability services delivered or funded by DADHC. Part 2, DADHC Procedures and Templates along with the templates below, is specifically for services delivered by DADHC but is also provided to DADHC-funded services to support their own work processes.

Document	Date	File Type
Behaviour Support Policy and Practice Manual Part 1 (Policy and Practice)	Jan 2009	pdf, 1.56mb
Behaviour Support Policy and Practice Manual Part 2 (DADHC procedures and templates)	Jan 2009	pdf, 2.64mb
Behaviour Support Policy	Jan 2009	pdf, 183k
The following templates are designed to be completed electronically:
Behaviour Support Plan (BSP1)	Jan 2009	MSWord,104k
Incident Prevention and Response Plan (IPRP1)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,94k
Interim Incident Prevention and Response Plan (IPRP2)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,94k
Program Plan (PP1)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,111k
Submission for Restricted Practice Authorisation (RPA1)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,122k
Submission for Restricted Practice Authorisation (RPA2)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,117k
Outcome Summary for Submission for Restricted Practice Authorisation (RPA3)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,109k
Review of Service Request (RSR) Support	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,185k
Service Agreement (SA1)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,222k
Service Agreement (SA2) - Family version	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,233k
The following checklists are designed to be completed either electronically or manually by the Restricted Practice Authorisation Panel:
Checklist 1: General Work Practice (RPAP Check 1)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,95k
Checklist 2: General Requirements for a Restricted Practice (RPAP Check 2)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,99k
Checklist 3: (a) Exclusionary Time-Out or (b) Seclusion (RPAP Check 3)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,102k
Checklist 4: (a) Physical Restraint or (b) Response Cost (RPAP Check 4)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,101k
Checklist 5: Psychotropic Medication administered on a prn basis (RPAP Check 5)	Jan 2009	MSWord Template,106k

Brochures

Document	Date	File Type
A guide to voting for people with a disability in NSW	Sep 2007	pdf
Living in the community	Apr 2008	pdf
Local Support Coordination	Sep 2007	pdf,235k

Booklets

Shoulder to Shoulder - Information for Aboriginal families who have a child or young person with a disability

Document	Date	File Type
Shoulder to Shoulder - booklet: Contents Getting the Facts You're not alone People who can help	2008	pdf
Shoulder to Shoulder - brochure	2008	pdf
Shoulder to Shoulder - poster	2008	pdf

Disability Action Plan and Framework

DADHC has launched the Guidelines for disability action planning by NSW Government agencies to provide a flexible framework and suggested good practice for agencies to use in developing and implementing effective Disability Action Plans.

The Guidelines for disability action planning by NSW Government agencies are available in a variety of accessible formats including Braille, large print and e-text.

To request copies of the document in an appropriate format, please contact the Disability Action Planning Team:

dapunit@dadhc.nsw.gov.au
(02) 8270 2126 or (02) 9277 5647

Document	Date	File Type
Guidelines for disability action planning by NSW Government agencies (pdf, 474K) Agency Current Status Form: Appendix B (pdf, 203K)	Sep 2008	pdf
Guidelines for disability action planning by NSW Government agencies (rtf, 356K)	Sep 2008	rtf
Living in the Community: Putting Children First A policy for supporting children and young people with a disability and their families in NSW.	Jul 2002	pdf
Directions A Guide to Services and Government Entitlements for People with Disabilities in NSW	Mar 1999	pdf
Standards in Action Practice Requirements and Guidelines for Services Funded Under the Disability Services Act	May 1998	pdf

HACC State Plan

HACC State Plan 2003-04

Manuals

Communication System Guidelines

Communication System Guidlelines - Oct 2002
Guidelines for the developement, implementation and review of communication support systems for persons with an intellectual disability and complex communication needs.

Guidelines for the Management of Mobility

Mobility Guidelines 2003
Guidlines for the management of moblity and related issues for people with intellectual disability and limited mobility

New Policies on working with children and young people

Document	Date	File Type
Children's Standards in Action Manual Note: This is a large file and may take a few minutes to open.	2004	pdf
Child protection policy and reporting procedures for DADHC & DADHC-funded services		pdf
Supporting children and young people with a disability and their families	Jul 2004	pdf
Supporting children and young people with a disability: Additional guidelines for funded assistance	Nov 2003	pdf
Individual planning for children and young people living in out-of-home placements	Jun 2008
ECICP Review Report A report outlining the 2004 Review of the Early Childhood Intervention Coordination Program. The report includes recommendations.	Apr 2004	pdf
ECICP and Families First Joint Statement A number of initiatives have been introduced in recent years to improve support for children, young people and their families, including the Early Childhood Intervention Coordination Program (ECICP) and the Families First strategy. The purpose of this statement is to outline the role of these two key initiatives, to promote the further development of linkages and to assist with more integrated planning.		pdf

Policies

Policies relating to people with a disability

Document	Date	File Type
Decision Making Policy and Procedures Decision Making and Consent Policy and Procedures - Attachment 1 Decision Making Flowchart Decision Making and Consent Policy and Procedures - Attachment 2 Guardianship Tribunal Consent Form Decision Making and Consent Policy and Procedures - Attachment 3 Office of the Public Guardian Consent Form Decision Making and Consent Policy and Procedures - Power Point Briefing	Feb 2009	pdf MS PowerPoint
Client Risk Policy and Procedures Client Risk Policy and Procedures - Attachment 1 Client risk profile Client Risk Policy and Procedures - Attachment 2 Client risk management plan Client Risk Policy and Procedures - Attachment 3 Client risk management plan & support plans - examples Client Risk Policy and Procedures - Attachment 4 Client risk profile register Client Risk Policy and Procedures - Power Point Briefing	Mar 2008	pdf MS PowerPoint
Draft Allocation of Places in Supported Accommodation policy and procedures - pdf, when finalised, will replace the existing Placement of Clients in Group Homes policy, in line with the commitment made under Stronger Together, a new direction for disability services in NSW 2006-2016. DADHC has reviewed and taken into consideration the many submissions made in relation to the draft policy during the six week public consultation process. The Minister requested that the draft policy be re-drafted to take account of this initial feedback. The updated draft policy reflects the concerns and suggestions made by many people including carers, advocates and service providers. A Round Table was held on 31 October 2008 to discuss the revised draft policy. The report from the Round Table, a list of Round Table participants, a summary of policy changes, and a summary of other feedback received on the policy are available for information. The policy is still being finalised and will be posted on the website in due course. The intent of the draft Allocation of places in supported accommodation policy is to seek balance in the allocation of the Government’s limited resources in the most beneficial way for the community. Summary of Policy changes SOCOM report Round table participants Detailed feedback summary The closing date for feedback on this policy was 12 September 2008. All feedback is currently being reviewed and consolidated into a report for the Minister for Disability Services.	Oct 2008
Maintaining Respite Policy DADHC has reviewed and taken into consideration the many submissions made in relation to the two draft policy during the six week consultation process. The Minister requested that the draft policy be re-drafted to take account of this initial feedback. The policy reflects the concerns and suggestions made by many people including carers, advocates and service providers. It reflects how we can work together to support familiers who have made the dificult decision that they can no longer support their family member at home. The Department acknowledges that any family who has had to make such a decision has not done so lightly. A Round Table was held on 31 October 2008 to give us feedback on the revised draft policy. The report from the Round Table, a list of Round Table participants, a summary of policy changes, and a summary of other feedback received on the policy are available for information. Summary of Policy changes SOCOM report Round table participants Detailed feedback summary	Apr 2009
Abuse and Neglect Policy and Procedures	May 2007	pdf
Abuse and Neglect Policy and Procedures Power Point Briefing	May 2007	MS PowerPoint
Medicare health assessment for people with an intellectual disability		pdf
Health Care Policy and Procedures Health Care Policy and Procedures Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 1 Health plan Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 2 Dental review Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 3 GT consent medical or dental treatment Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 4 Public Guardian consent application Pt 1 Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 5 Public Guardian consent application Pt 2 Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 6 Menstruation chart Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 7 Weekly blood sugar chart Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 8 Bowel chart Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 9 Physical activity chart Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 10 Physical activity plan Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 11 Weight chart Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 13 CHAP brochure Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 14 Letter Dr re CHAP Note: Attachment 12 is the Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP). Due to the licensing arrangement between DADHC and the owner of the CHAP it cannot be put on our website. A CD copy of the CHAP will be posted separately to each non-government organisation in July 2007 with a letter of explanation.	Mar 2007	pdf
Epilepsy Policy and Procedures Epilepsy Policy and Procedures Attachment 1 Epilepsy Policy and Procedures Attachment 2 Epilepsy Policy and Procedures Attachment 3	Dec 2006	pdf
Draft Responding to Risk of Harm to Children and Young People	Sep 2006	pdf
Draft Policy to guide the provision of out-of-home placements for children and young people	Sep 2006	pdf
Ensuring Good Nutrition	Oct 2003
The Food Services Manual Food Services Manual – Update September 2003	Aug 2000 Sep 2003	pdf MS Word
Reaching out to CALD Communities in Carers Week, October 2003	Oct 2003	pdf
Circular 2006/AM/0004 - Completion of Blank Client Death Notification (CDN) Form	Apr 2006	pdf
Circular 2006/PM/0003 - Palliative Care Policy for Accommodation Support Services	2006	pdf
Palliative Care Policy Palliative Care Policy in DADHC funded services: Presentation Frequently asked questions	Oct 2005	pdf
Evaluation of the DADHC Palliative Care Policy - Information Sheet	Jul 2008	pdf
Managing Client Finances in DADHC Residences	Nov 2005	pdf
Aids for Individuals in DADHC Accommodation Services (AIDAS) policy	Dec 2005	pdf
Draft Maximising Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People in Out of Home Care Policy Open for feedback from 9 December 2005 to 28 February 2006. Children and Young People Consent Arrangements Children and Young People Consent Form Childrens Health Information Sheets Maximising Health and Wellbeing Proforma External Consultation		MS Word pdf
A User's guide to the Screening Tool for entry to Licensed Residential Centres	Nov 2001	pdf
A Sample Staff Handbook. Providing quality services for people with disabilities	Feb 2001	pdf
Application for a Change of Licensed Manager to the Minister for Disability Services		pdf
DADHC Consent Form: Criminal Record Check		pdf
Response to the death of a client and reporting reviewable deaths policy	2004	pdf
Client Death Notification Form		Handwritten Electronic
Client Death Notification (CDN) FAQs		pdf
Client Wills and Estates Policy	Oct 2004	pdf
Individual Planning for Adults in Accommodation Support Services policy (Revised September 2005) AIPIF1 Individual Plan AIPIF2 Intervention Plan AIPIF3 Intervention Plan Review AIPIF4 Individual Plan Review AIPIF5 Goal Suggestion Form AIPIF6 Financial Report AIPIF7 Lifestyle Environment Review AIPIF8 Lifestyle Environment Requirements AIPIF9 Individual Plan Goal Summary	Sep 2005	pdf
Individual Planning Policy Briefing Package - Policy Briefing		pdf
Notice of Licence Conditions 'A'		pdf
Notice of Licence Conditions 'B'		pdf
Incident Report Form required by Condition 4.9		pdf
Youth and Community Services Act 1973	1973
NSW Ombudsman Community Services Division fact sheet	Feb 2006	pdf

Reports

Reports, Reviews and Discussion Papers

Document	Date	File Type
Australian Implementation and Evaluation of Active Support	Sep 2005	pdf
Memo of Understanding DoCS and DADHC - Evaluation Report 2008	Sep 2008	pdf
2003-2004 CSTDA Annual Public Report	Aug 2005	pdf
Evaluating Diagnostic tools in the Assessment of Autism and Parental Experiences of the Assessment and Diagnostic Process	Mar 2004	pdf
Models of Supported Accommodation for People with a Disability	Jan 2006
Review of Positive Behaviour Support Programs for Families	Jan 2005	pdf
Innovative Models of Community Support for People with High and Complex Support Needs	Dec 2004	pdf
Client Participation in the Individual Planning Process - A literature review	Aug 2004	pdf
Palliative Care in People with Congenital or Acquired Intellectual Disability and High Nursing Support Needs - A literature review	Dec 2004	pdf
Report of the review of the Active Linking Initiative (ALI)	Mar 2004	pdf
Review of The Regulation of Boarding Houses	Sep 2003	pdf
A review of the research to identify the most effective models of best practice in the management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders The review was commissioned to provide a current and well-researched evidence base to inform policy decisions and capacity building in relation to services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families.	Apr 2004	pdf