16/03/2026
Over the past few weeks we have been sharing a short series of articles about restrictive practices in the NDIS.
The aim has been to help families understand why some everyday supports can fall within the restrictive practice framework, and why providers sometimes need to follow processes that may feel unfamiliar.
In our final article in the series we step back and look at the bigger picture, the balance between protecting rights and delivering safe, practical care for children and young people with complex needs.
You can read the final article here. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/restrictive-practices-ndis-finding-balance-between-rights-barker-86fac
Next we will begin a new series exploring another topic many families talk to us about, respite.
For families supporting children with complex disability, respite is often the support that allows families to keep going. Yet it is sometimes treated as though it is optional.
So why is something so essential sometimes viewed as a luxury?
In our previous articles we explored how restrictive practices are defined within the NDIS, why ordinary care can sometimes fall into this category, and why families are often surprised to learn that something they have safely done for years may now require documentation and oversight. These rules e
