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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Resources

This section contains references, workbooks, figures and other resources as well as further reading to support different learning styles. You can download files in this section.

Downloads

On this page you will find downloads for the following resources
  • ​Workbook
  • Figures
  • Decision Recording Template
  • Decision Support Checklist
  • Glossary
  • Key Reference

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Workbook

Complete workbook

The Complete Workbook includes all the information about the Framework and the activities on this website. You can download and/or print the Complete Workbook to work through this resource offline. 
Note: you will need to access the website to watch the videos and access the Resources.
Workbook-Final.pdf
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Activity workbook

The Activity Workbook includes only the activities for each module in this resource. This includes questions, examples and space for you to type your responses into directly. ​
In this interactive pdf version of the workbook, you can type in your responses or write them in by hand on a printed copy.
Interactive Activity Workbook.pdf
File Size: 820 kb
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Suggested Ways of thinking about the ​Activity Questions in this Resource

Here are some suggested ways of thinking about the questions that were posed. Remember every situation is unique and takes into account knowledge about the person, the decision and the unique context and time within which you are providing support.
sfdm-suggested_responses_to_activities.pdf
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Figures

Selected figures are provided in larger form for your use. You are encouraged to print these as required and put them up in your place of work or home to remind you of the process you can take when providing Support for Decision Making. These images can be useful learning tools.

The La Trobe Support for Decision Making Practice Framework

Figure The Framework
File Size: 535 kb
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Elements that Lead to Knowing a Person

Figure Elements that Lead to Knowing a Person
File Size: 543 kb
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Features of a Decision

Figure Features of a Decision
File Size: 494 kb
File Type: pdf
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Principles of Decision Making Support

Figure Principles
File Size: 464 kb
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Decision Recording Template

Blank Template

Completed Template (suggested responses only)

Decision Recording Template (Blank)
File Size: 204 kb
File Type: pdf
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Jerry's Holiday
File Size: 211 kb
File Type: pdf
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Decision Support Checklist

Blank Checklist

Support for Decision Making Checklist (Blank)
File Size: 250 kb
File Type: pdf
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Completed Checklist (suggested responses only)

Tanya's Date
File Size: 839 kb
File Type: pdf
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Glossary

The Glossary includes explanations for words and terms you may be unfamiliar with.
See the full 
glossary online or download the glossary file below. ​
glossary-final.pdf
File Size: 232 kb
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Key Reference

Douglas, J., & Bigby, C. (2018). Development of an evidence-based practice framework to guide decision making support for people with cognitive impairment due to acquired brain injury or intellectual disability. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1 - 8.  
douglas_and_bigby_2018.pdf
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Additional Selected References

For further reading about Support for Decision Making.

Module Resources

Specific resources and links to support each module.
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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.
Creative Commons License
CC-BY-SA
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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