Introduction to Supported Decision Making NSW Public Guardian 2019
Workshop Objectives NSW Public Guardian 2019
Decisions Lunch Wear Home Job ? Sleep Partner Movie NSW Public Guardian 2019
What is Supported Decision Making? NSW Public Guardian 2019
What affects decision making ability? Substitute Supported Independent NSW Public Guardian 2019
Deci De cision sion-Mak Making ing Abi bili lity Can the person on: Understand Retain the the information information relevant to the long enough to decision? use it in making a choice? Communicate Weigh this their choice in information in making a choice? some way? Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre 2019
The 3 Organisations Tribunal Trustee & Guardian Public Guardian Public Guardian 2019
Alternatives to Guardianship • Supported Decision making - Mitigate Risks - Build Networks • Resolve Conflict • Identify Person Responsible • Plan Ahead NSW Public Guardian 2019
To find out more • Information and Support Branch : informationsupport@opg.nsw.gov.au 02 8688 6070 or 1800 451 510 www.publicguardian.justice.nsw.gov.au • NSW Trustee and Guardian ($) disability.advocacy@tag.nsw.gov.au NSW Public Guardian 2016
Knowing the Person From: WA’s Individualised Services ‘Getting to Know the Person’ Helen Sanderson Tools NSW Public Guardian 2019
SDM Relationships Family/ Service Friends Providers Community Experts Connections NSW Public Guardian 2019
Big Picture SDM Social Reforms ALRC UNCRPD NSW Public Guardian 2016
National Decision-Making Principles* *ALRC Recommended NSW Public Guardian 2019
Recommended Principles NSW Public Guardian 2019
Recommended Principles Communication Support Supporters Support to take risks NSW Public Guardian 2019
Recommended Principles NSW Public Guardian 2019
Recommended Principles NSW Public Guardian 2019
Shift in Thinking Capacity Presumed Assessment Capacity Substitute Supported Decision Making Decision Making Best Interest Will and Preference Capacity is fixed Ability can be built NSW Public Guardian 2019
SDM Rights ‘Decisions, Decisions, Decisions’ From: Speak Out Advocacy NSW Public Guardian 2019
Decision Making Rights I have the right to make decisions I have the right to receive information in a way that I can understand I can change my mind NSW Public Guardian 2019
Decision Making Steps 1 . Explore decision 2. 6. Review Involve process others 5. 3 . Make Gather decision - info implement 4. Consider & weigh up options NSW Public Guardian 2019
Challenges and Strategies NSW Public Guardian 2019
SDM Strategies Supporter Reflection engagement Opportunities and for practise collaboration Support for Neutrality positive risk taking SDM Communication Document NSW Public Guardian 2019
Communication Activity NSW Public Guardian 2019
Reflective Practice Good Assistance From: WA’s Individualised Services NSW Public Guardian 2019
SDM Reflection Cycle* What happened What would How were you do next you feeling and thinking time Could you What were have done the positives anything and negatives different How might you have influenced the outcome *Adapted from 'Gibbs' Reflective Cycle’ NSW Public Guardian 2019
Case Scenarios 1. What do you know about the person? 2. Key decision(s) to be made? 3. Any issues that might impact on providing support? 4. How will you support them to make a decision? NSW Public Guardian 2019
Evaluations NSW Public Guardian 2019
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