We wrote an example to show how someone who is part of the NDIS workforce could use the Guide.

The people in our example aren’t real.

Fred is an NDIS support worker who provides care to Michael.

Michael refused to shower for 2 weeks.

He also had an infection in a sore.

When you have an infection, it means germs have gotten into your body. 

This can make you very sick. 

Fred didn’t tell anyone.

He thought he was respecting Michael’s choice.

Michael had to go to hospital to get treatment for his infected sore.

Fred explained what happened to his manager.

His manager is called Bess.

Bess showed Fred the part of the Framework about supporting people to make choices.

She explained that Fred must support Michael to make his own choices.

But he must also keep Michael safe.

Bess used the Guide to help Fred find training about:

• supporting people to take risks

• keeping people safe.

Bess asked Fred to share what he learned with other people he works with.

You can find the Framework on our website.

workforcecapability.ndiscommission.gov.au/ framework