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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Stephanie Convery Inequality reporter

Experts hope AI tool can cut use of restraints and seclusion on NDIS participants

Person in wheelchair pushed by their carer
An NDIS watchdog audit found more than 80% of behaviour support plans were weak or underdeveloped, and nearly 70% included no consultation with the person with disability. Photograph: Westend61/Getty Images

Australian researchers hope a new AI-supported educational program will help reduce the use of restraints and seclusion on people with disability.

The Promoting Positive Behaviour Support Practice program is designed to help practitioners create safer, respectful, constructive plans to guide carers and support workers’ responses to challenging behaviour.

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