The Disability Services Ethics Committee (DSEC) is an independent review body, which monitors programs and services to people with a disability.
DSEC reports directly to the Minister for Health and Human Services.
Who can access the DSEC?
Any individual or group with a concern about ethical issues relating to the provision of services to people with a disability can approach DSEC, such as:
- people with a disability
- families, carers, and advocates
- services, service staff, and volunteers
- medical practitioners and other professionals
- the general public
- government bodies.
Reasons for contacting DSEC
A variety of ethical issues can be referred to DSEC, such as:
- the use of aversive, restrictive and intrusive treatment practices as part of a funded program
- issues relating to the treatment and care of people with a disability
- concerns regarding programs and services.
DSEC can be asked to provide initial advice, or to undertake ongoing investigation and monitoring. DSEC also provides guidance on a range of ethical issues, and recently published Guidelines for Assessing the Use of Additional/ Alternative Vehicle Passenger Restraints.
To contact us, or get further information
Website www.dsec.justice.tas.gov.au
Phone (03) 6230-7745 (DSEC voice mail)
Fax (03) 6233-4509
Email dsec@justice.tas.gov.au
Write to: Disability Services Ethics Committee
GPO Box 826
Hobart TAS 7001