The La Trobe Support for Decision Making Practice Framework Learning Resource
  • ABOUT
    • Full Credits
  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3
    • Step 1: Knowing the person
    • Step 2: Identifying & describing the decision
    • Step 3: Understanding the person's will & preferences for the decision
    • Step 4: Refining the decision & taking account of constraints
    • Step 5: Consider if a formal process is needed
    • Step 6: Reaching the decision & associated decisions
    • Step 7: Implementing the decision & seeking advocates if necessary
  • Module 4
  • Module 5
    • Attention to communication
    • Education about consequences and practicalities
    • Listening and engaging to ensure all options are considered
    • Creating opportunities
    • Breaking things down
    • Enabling risk
  • Module 6
  • Resources
  • Contact
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If you have a question, or would like some further guidance about the activities in this resource, you can send your enquiry through to the Support for Decision Making Team at La Trobe University by using the contact form below.

Alternatively, if you would like to provide feedback about this resource, we would like to hear from you. You can use the same form below. The Team will do their best to reply to you promptly.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Before sending your enquiry, you may wish to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) download below to see if your question has been answered.
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Living with Disability Research Centre
La Trobe University
Bundoora AUSTRALIA 3086

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/lids
Phone: +61 3 9479  3826

Online courses in Disability Practice at La Trobe University

If you are interested in undertaking further study,
learn more about our online award programs in Disability Practice at La Trobe University.
​You can choose to enrol in either of the following:
Single subject
Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice
Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice
Master of Disability Practice
All enquiries about our disability courses can be directed to our Course Coordinator.

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​The La Trobe Support for Decision Making Practice Framework has been developed by La Trobe University Living with Disability Research Centre and supported with funding from the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS). 

The purpose of this website is to provide an evidence-based source of reference for those supporting people with developmental or acquired disabilities to make decisions.
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A suggested way to cite this resource:
Bigby, C., Douglas, J., & Vassallo, S. (2019). The La Trobe Support for Decision Making Practice Framework. An online learning resource. Retrieved from: www.supportfordecisionmakingresource.com.au
  • ABOUT
    • Full Credits
  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3
    • Step 1: Knowing the person
    • Step 2: Identifying & describing the decision
    • Step 3: Understanding the person's will & preferences for the decision
    • Step 4: Refining the decision & taking account of constraints
    • Step 5: Consider if a formal process is needed
    • Step 6: Reaching the decision & associated decisions
    • Step 7: Implementing the decision & seeking advocates if necessary
  • Module 4
  • Module 5
    • Attention to communication
    • Education about consequences and practicalities
    • Listening and engaging to ensure all options are considered
    • Creating opportunities
    • Breaking things down
    • Enabling risk
  • Module 6
  • Resources
  • Contact