Positive Behaviour Support
Gold Coast & Brisbane
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding why certain behaviours occur and developing strategies to reduce behaviours of concern while improving quality of life
Rather than reacting to behaviours, PBS looks at the environment, communication needs, and unmet supports to find lasting, practical solutions
- Brisbane and Gold Coast
- No Waiting Lists
- Timely, Accurate Reporting
- Experienced practitioners
- Supporting All Ages
Our Funding Partners
Effective behaviour management is essential for ensuring quality of life and social interactions, as well as achieving personal goals. Our team of experienced NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioners work with participants across the Gold Coast and Brisbane to help individuals overcome challenges, build capacity, and lead more fulfilling lives
Signs Positive Behaviour Support May Help
Behaviours of concern often develop gradually, and it isn’t always obvious when to seek support. If you’re noticing any of the following in a participant, a Positive Behaviour Support assessment may be worth exploring:
- Increasing emotional outbursts or frustration
- Withdrawal from school, work, or community activities
- Escalating anxiety in specific environments or during transitions
- Physical behaviours, property damage, or safety concerns
- Communication difficulties contributing to distress
Early support helps identify what’s driving these behaviours, whether that’s environmental factors, communication gaps, or unmet needs, before things escalate further
Our PBS Practitioners
Our Behaviour Support Practitioners are trained in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) alongside a range of other evidence-based therapy tools, using a person-centred approach based on individual needs and preferences. Working with children, adolescents and adults across the Gold Coast and Brisbane (including mobile and community-based sessions across Brisbane’s northern suburbs) we work to understand what’s driving challenging behaviours and develop strategies that create positive, lasting change. From developmental disorders to complex behaviour needs, we specialise in crafting clear, goal-driven behaviour support plans tailored to each individual
- Paediatric Positive Behaviour Support
- Adult Positive Behaviour Support
- Interim Behaviour Support Plans
- Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans
- Functional Behaviour Assessments
- Individualised Behaviour Support Intervention Sessions
- Mobile / Community Sessions
- Combined Occupational Therapy, Speech & Positive Behaviour Support Sessions
How Positive Behaviour Support Works
Positive Behaviour Support follows a clear, NDIS-aligned process. Here’s what to expect from referral through to plan review
1. Interim Behaviour Support Plan
If regulated restrictive practices are already in place, we put an interim plan in place quickly to keep the participant safe while the full assessment is underway. It sets out an early understanding of the behaviour, immediate strategies to reduce risk, and first steps toward building positive routines
2. Functional Behaviour Assessment
Our practitioner works to understand the why behind the behaviour. Through observation, data collection, and conversations with the participant and the people who support them, we identify the triggers, patterns, and purpose behind behaviours of concern. These findings form the foundation of the support plan
3. Behaviour Support Plan
Built from the assessment, the comprehensive plan is fully individualised. It includes proactive and reactive strategies, skill-building approaches, the supports needed across home, school, and community settings, and a clear plan for reducing any restrictive practices. Everyone in the support network knows their role
4. Implementation and Support
A plan only works when it’s used. We coach families, carers, educators, and support workers to put the strategies into practice with confidence, provide visual supports and routines where helpful, and stay involved with regular check-ins and monitoring
5. Progress Reporting
As the plan review approaches, we document progress against goals, the outcomes of the strategies used, and our recommendations for ongoing support. This gives planners and LACs the evidence they need to make funding decisions with confidence
Why Positive Behaviour Support?
- Improved behaviour & emotional regulation
- Behaviour strategies for ADHD / Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Enhanced social interaction & communication skills
- Coping strategies & problem-solving skills
- Better equipped to achieve personal goals & increased independence
What a Behaviour Support Plan Includes
Every Behaviour Support Plan is built around the individual participant. Here’s what a comprehensive plan typically covers
Functional Behaviour Assessment
A structured assessment to understand what's driving behaviours of concern, identify common triggers and understand behaviour patterns
Proactive Strategies
Practical steps aimed at preventing behaviours of concern before they occur, shaped around the participant's specific triggers, environment, and daily routines
Reactive Strategies
Clear, agreed steps for responding safely when behaviours do occur, so families, carers, and support workers all respond in a consistent, de-escalating way
Skill Development Goals
Targeted strategies to build communication, emotional regulation, and daily living skills - addressing the underlying needs that sit behind behaviours of concern
Reducing Restrictive Practices
Where restrictive practices are in use, the plan sets clear goals to safely reduce and, wherever possible, eliminate them in line with NDIS requirements
Monitoring and Review
Ongoing data collection and structured reviews to track progress, adjust strategies, and ensure the plan keeps pace with the participant's changing needs
Don't Have
behaviour support funding?
Getting the right funding can feel overwhelming, but you don’t need to be in a crisis to seek help. Did you know you can often use existing Capacity Building funding for an initial Behaviour Support Assessment?
Choose the guide that best suits you to learn how to add Behaviour Support to your NDIS plan
Did you know? We can complete an initial Behaviour Support Assessment using up to 10 hours of your available NDIS Capacity Building funding (billed at the standard NDIS rate)
Why Choose Therapy Partners for PBS?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- NDIS registered provider
- Multi-disciplinary team
- No extended waiting lists
- Mobile & community-based delivery
- Experienced with high & complex needs
- Timely, accurate reporting
Meet Our Behaviour Support Practitioners
Our practitioners bring a mix of clinical training and hands-on experience to every participant they work with. Get to know the team below, or start a referral and we’ll match you with the right fit for your needs
Create Your Personalised Care Plan
Start a referral so our team has all the information we need to help you, then one of our behaviour support practitioners will be in touch within 48 hours!
Positive Behaviour Support in Brisbane
Therapy Partners now provides NDIS behaviour support services across Brisbane’s northern suburbs, including Keperra, Mitchelton, Ferny Grove, Stafford, Everton Park, and surrounding areas
Our Brisbane-based Behaviour Support Practitioners deliver mobile and community-based support, meaning your sessions take place in the environment most relevant to you: whether that’s at home, school, in the community, or wherever they’re most comfortable
Our Behaviour Support Practitioners are skilled in providing therapy services in different settings, including in our clinic, at home, at school, or in the community. This flexibility allows us to create a comfortable and conducive environment for your progress. We understand that each individual’s needs are unique, and we adapt our therapy sessions accordingly
As an NDIS approved behaviour support provider, all our practitioners are accredited and able to support you whatever your plan type or personal need
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding why behaviours of concern occur and reducing them while improving a person’s quality of life. Rather than simply reacting to behaviour, PBS looks at the environment, communication needs, and any unmet supports to create practical, lasting change.
What are behaviours of concern?
Behaviours of concern are actions that may be challenging, disruptive, or harmful to the person or those around them. They often relate to unmet needs, communication difficulties, environmental stressors, or an underlying condition, and they can affect a participant’s safety, wellbeing, and daily life.
What does a Behaviour Support Practitioner do?
A Behaviour Support Practitioner works with the participant, their family, and their support network to understand the reasons behind behaviours of concern. They develop a tailored Behaviour Support Plan, coach the people involved in delivering it, and document their work in line with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.
Does Positive Behaviour Support need to be included in my NDIS plan?
Not always. While some plans include dedicated Behaviour Support funding, an initial assessment can often be completed using existing Capacity Building funding. If you’re not sure what your plan allows, our team can talk you through the options.
Can I use existing NDIS funding for a Behaviour Support Assessment?
In many cases, yes. An initial assessment can often be completed using up to 10 hours of your available Capacity Building funding, billed at the standard NDIS rate, even without a dedicated Behaviour Support line item. The resulting report can then support plan reviews and funding conversations with your planner or LAC.
What are restrictive practices?
Restrictive practices are actions that limit a person’s rights or freedom of movement, used to protect them or others from harm. Under the NDIS, their use is tightly regulated. A core goal of Positive Behaviour Support is to reduce and, wherever possible, eliminate restrictive practices through proactive, skill-building strategies.
Who can benefit from Positive Behaviour Support?
PBS can help children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of needs, including developmental, behavioural, and emotional regulation challenges. It’s often useful for individuals with autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, or dual diagnosis, as well as their families and support teams.
What does a Behaviour Support Assessment involve?
An assessment involves observation, data collection, and conversations with the participant and the people who support them. The practitioner identifies the triggers, patterns, and purpose behind behaviours of concern, then uses those findings to build a practical, individualised Behaviour Support Plan.
Do you provide Positive Behaviour Support in Brisbane?
Yes. We provide NDIS Positive Behaviour Support across Brisbane’s northern suburbs, including Keperra, Mitchelton, Ferny Grove, Stafford, and Everton Park, as well as the Gold Coast. Our practitioners deliver mobile and community-based support in the setting that suits the participant best.
How quickly can I get started?
We don’t keep extended waiting lists. Once we’ve received a referral and the information we need, one of our Behaviour Support Practitioners will be in touch within 48 hours. That means participants can access support when they need it, without long delays.
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