Restrictive Practices in Residential Care
Restrictive Practices in Residential Care

Workshop overview
Understanding and implementing restrictive practices appropriately is essential for providing safe, ethical, and high-quality care in residential settings.
The Restrictive Practices in Residential Aged Care workshop explores restrictive practices, their implications, and the importance of person-centred care. Through interactive discussions and case study analyses, participants will learn to identify, categorise, and understand the process of implementing restrictive practices appropriately.
Participants will explore relevant legislation and ethical standards surrounding restrictive practices, ensuring compliance and maintaining the dignity and autonomy of older adults. The workshop also offers practical examples and step-by-step instructions for assessing clients’ needs and developing behavioural support plans that prioritise well-being.
Promoting holistic approaches and a culture of person-centred care supports the quality of life, safety, and mental well-being of older adults. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to enrich residential aged care practices and make a meaningful impact.
Who should attend?
Team leaders, care managers, support workers and anyone responsible for prioritising ethical, safe and high-quality care in residential settings.
The outcomes are:
- Understand the concept of restrictive practices in residential aged care and the implications for older adults’ autonomy and well-being.
- Identify different types of restrictive practices commonly encountered in residential settings and their potential impact on clients.
- Learn how to identify the need for and appropriateness of restrictive practices based on individual client needs and circumstances.
- Understand the process for implementing restrictive practices ethically.
- Familiarisation with relevant legislation and guidelines governing the use of restrictive practices in residential.
Date: 26 August 2025
Time: 1-3pm AEST
Ageing Australia member
1 – 2 people: $299 incl. GST each
3 – 10 people: $269.10 incl. GST each
Additional member discounts may apply for groups of 11 and greater.
Non member
$478 incl. GST each
Note – Registration is one ticket per participant and all participants are required to access training on individual devices.
Date: 20 October 2025
Time: 1-3pm AEDT
Ageing Australia member
1 – 2 people: $299 incl. GST each
3 – 10 people: $269.10 incl. GST each
Additional member discounts may apply for groups of 11 and greater.
Non member
$478 incl. GST each
Note – Registration is one ticket per participant and all participants are required to access training on individual devices.
Who is facilitating?

Sally Gates
Sally Gates is a healthcare professional with a rich and varied background. Once becoming a RN, she worked in diverse settings such as public hospitals, community health centres and aged care facilities. Her passion for diabetes education led her to become a Diabetes Educator, making a positive impact on patients’ lives. Sally was a Facility Manager for a medium sized not-for-profit Provider for several years. She is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor at Deakin University to blend healthcare and legal insights. Beyond her professional endeavours, Sally actively contributes to her community.
Testimonial
“Good session of learning, it clears my doubts.”
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Payment terms
It is a condition of registration that participants pay full payment at the time of booking via credit card or by invoicing by prior arrangement. All payments must be finalised prior to commencement. Registrants who have outstanding payments will not be able to participate. Upon registration, a tax invoice will be emailed to the person making the booking.
Aligns to the following Final draft strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (February 2025)
- Standard 1 - The individual
- 1.1 Person-centred care
- 1.2 Dignity, respect and privacy
- 1.3 Choice, independence and quality of life
- 1.1 Person-centred care
- Standard 2 - The organisation
- 2.2 Quality and safety culture
- 2.2 Quality and safety culture
- Standard 3 - Care and services
- 3.2 Delivery of funded aged care services
- 3.2 Delivery of funded aged care services
- Standard 4 - The environment
- 4.1b Environment - services delivered other than in the individual's home
- 4.1b Environment - services delivered other than in the individual's home
- Standard 7 - The residential community
- 7.1 Daily living
- 7.1 Daily living