Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Policy POL_NDIS009

Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Policy

The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Policy outlines an organisation’s zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, neglect, or discrimination against NDIS participants. The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Policy ensures that participants are safe and protected from harm at all times. 

The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Policy is a critical requirement for NDIS providers to meet the NDIS Practice Standards and to comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct. The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Policy demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to upholding participant rights and maintaining a safe service environment.

The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Policy includes: 

• definitions of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination, 
• preventive strategies to reduce risk and promote a safe culture, 
• staff responsibilities for identifying and responding to signs of harm, 
• reporting obligations and procedures in line with legislative requirements, 
• support for participants who have experienced harm, including referral pathways, and 
• training requirements to ensure staff understand their duty of care and safeguarding responsibilities.

The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Policy is user-friendly and can be easily customised to reflect your organisation’s safeguarding procedures. The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Policy is an essential policy for any NDIS provider committed to participant safety and wellbeing.