Every NDIS participant has the right to make their own choices — even when those choices involve risk. But where's the line between supporting autonomy and meeting your duty of care? This course unpacks the human rights framework behind the NDIS, the supported decision-making process, and how to balance risk with safety without crossing into control. For all NDIS support workers. ~10 mins + quiz. Certificate on completion.
What You'll Learn
— The human rights framework underpinning the NDIS, including the UN Convention
— Key principles: inherent dignity, autonomy, non-discrimination, full inclusion
— What dignity of risk means and what it looks like in practice
— Dignity of risk vs duty of care
— where the balance sits
— The supported decision-making process and how to support informed choices
— When risk becomes harm and when to escalate
— Common mistakes: making decisions for participants, confusing safety with control
— Your responsibilities under the NDIS Code of Conduct and Practice Standards