Why is supported decision making important?

Supported decision making is giving a person with affected decision making the tools and support they need to make a decision for themselves.

Key points

Supported decision making is an important part of choice and control for some people with disability
A support person should help with supported decision making by understanding what an individual wants to communicate
Family members, friends, health professionals, NDIS workers and Government organisations should all understand supported decision making

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