Supported Decision-Making and Representation Act (SDMRA)
The Supported Decision-Making and Representation Act, came into effect on January 1, 2024. This new law is based on human rights and recognizes that individuals should have as much control over their own decisions as possible. It also ensures that those who need support to make decisions can get the help they need while still having their choices respected.
Designed for:
The training includes three separate courses designed for different groups — legal professionals, individuals, and families, and health professionals. Each course explores practical ways to support decision-making, explains changes to legal and medical processes, and highlights how these changes promote human rights and person-centred planning.
COURSES
Our training includes three separate courses designed for different groups — legal professionals, individuals, and families, and health professionals. Each course explores the purpose and key principles of the Act, explore decision-making capacity, and discover the different ways adults can be supported to make their own choices.
Health Professionals
The training includes three separate courses designed for different groups — legal professionals, individuals, and families, and health professionals. Each course explores practical ways to support decision-making, explains changes to legal and medical processes, and highlights how these changes promote human rights and person-centred planning.
Resources
Here you’ll find clear, practical resources on the Supported Decision-Making and Representation Act, along with tools that support individuals, families, and professionals to understand their rights, make informed decisions, and promote inclusion.