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PBS is for participants who experience behaviours of concern that impact their quality of life or safety – often (but not only) people with intellectual disability, autism, acquired brain injury, or complex mental health–related support needs.
A PBS practitioner works with the participant, their family, and support staff to understand the reasons behind a behaviour (a functional behaviour assessment), then develops an individualised Behaviour Support Plan. This includes practical, proactive strategies for staff and family to use day-to-day, along with training, regular data collection/review, and – where relevant – the process for authorising and reducing any restrictive practices.
Generally: fewer and less severe incidents of behaviours of concern over time, improved communication and coping strategies, better quality of life, and a reduction in the use of restrictive practices.
Positive behaviour support Practitioner
PBS is generally funded under a participant’s Capacity Building budget (Improved Relationships), and requires a provider registered to deliver Specialist Behaviour Support – this is a higher-risk registration category with specific NDIS Commission oversight. To get started, a participant usually needs a referral (from a support coordinator, family, or another provider) and evidence of behaviours of concern impacting daily life, after which a PBS practitioner conducts an initial assessment.
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