NDRP Evidence to Action Collaborative Event: Exploring the evidence to enable the elimination of restrictive practices in Australia

The National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) is delighted to invite you to our first quarterly Evidence to Action event, Exploring the Evidence to Enable the Elimination of Restrictive Practices in Australia.

Presented in collaboration with Inclusion Australia and People With Disability Australia.

Date: Thursday 5 December 2024
Time: 1-4pm AEDT
Venue: Online Zoom event with Auslan, captions and screen breaks
Cost: This event is free

The event will discuss important topics related to the research needed to uphold the rights and safety of people with disability, in line with the Research Agenda. It will also explore the lifelong impacts of restrictive practices, and the evidence gaps that need addressing across all sectors.

Who it’s for: This accessible online event will bring together a diverse audience, including people with disability, family members, researchers, service providers, and government representatives.

Schedule:
1:00 pm AEDT – Session 1 (60 mins) 
What we know about restrictive practices, their impacts, and harm
Screen break (10 mins) 

2:10 pm AEDT – Session 2 (45 mins) 
The research and evidence gaps on how to eliminate restrictive practices
Screen break (5 mins) 

3:00 pm AEDT – Session 3 (60 mins) 
Building the evidence base for policy and practice to enable elimination of restrictive practices

Speakers 
Speakers include people with lived experience, researchers, systemic advocates, and representatives from government and regulators. They are: 

• Clare Gibellini, NDRP Board Chair
• Jane Britt, Disability Policy and Engagement Consultant
• The Hon. Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Social Services
• Professor Alastair McEwin AM
• Poppy Mullins, lived experience advocate
• Professor Linda Steele
• Rod Carracher, Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Practice Quality Division at the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• Catherine McAlpine, CEO of Inclusion Australia and Co-Chair of the National Disability Data Asset
• Robyn Shannon, Deputy Secretary for Disability and Carers at the Department of Social Services
• Megan Spindler-Smith, Deputy CEO of People with Disability Australia
• Professor Sally Robinson

Content note: The NDRP acknowledges the sensitivity of this event’s subject matter. A Safety and Wellbeing Officer will be available during and after the event for attendees and participants who may experience distress and need further support, and details of support services will be provided to all attendees.

About Evidence to Action: The NDRP’s Evidence to Action program curates inclusive events to bring together the disability community, Disability Representative Organisations, Disabled Persons Organisations, researchers, service providers and policy makers. The events explore evidence, identify research and evidence gaps, build connections and discuss barriers to applying evidence.

If you would like more information, please contact Sue Tape (Head of Evidence to Action) by email info@ndrp.org.au or phone 03 9000 3813.

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