51Application for authorisation to use restrictive practices

51 Application for authorisation to use restrictive practices

(1)  A disability services provider may apply to the Senior Practitioner for authorisation to use, in relation to a person with disability who is receiving disability services from that provider, such types of restrictive practices as are specified in the application.

(2)  An application under subsection (1) made in relation to a person with disability must –

(a) be in a form approved by the Senior Practitioner; and

(b) be accompanied by a behaviour support plan that is prepared for the person with disability in accordance with section 57 .