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Positive Behaviour Support Resources & NDIS Guides

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Getting Started with Positive Behaviour Support

Understand how PBS works, what practitioners do and what participants and families can expect.

Positive Behaviour Support practitioner discussing individual needs with a participant and family

For Participants & Families

What Is Positive Behaviour Support?

Understand how PBS identifies individual needs and develops person-centred strategies that support quality of life.

Illustrated overview of Behaviour Support Practitioner roles, including assessment, strategies and guidance

For Support Coordinators

What Does a Behaviour Support Practitioner Do?

Discover practitioner responsibilities, assessments, clinical consultation and plan development.

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Positive Behaviour Support introductory consultation with a participant in a welcoming setting

For Participants & Families

What to Expect at Your First PBS Appointment

Learn about the initial meeting, consent, observations and planning your next steps.

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Teenager sitting outdoors while a supportive adult listens with patience and empathy

For Families & Support Teams

Understanding Behaviour as Communication

Explore how behaviour may communicate individual needs, experiences and responses to the environment.

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Positive Behaviour Support practitioner conducting an online telehealth consultation

For Participants & Referrers

Positive Behaviour Support via Telehealth

Understand when online consultations may be appropriate and how remote services can support PBS delivery.

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Behaviour Support Practitioner discussing planning questions with a participant and family member

For Participants & Coordinators

Questions to Ask at a PBS Planning Meeting

Prepare for planning discussions and understand the information that may be useful to share.

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Assessments & Behaviour Support Plans

Learn about Functional Behaviour Assessments, Behaviour Support Plan development, implementation and review processes.

Individualised Behaviour Support Plan document showing goals, strategies, supports and review arrangements

For Families & Support Teams

What Is a Behaviour Support Plan?

Understand how a personalised Behaviour Support Plan is developed and how it guides everyday support.

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Functional Behaviour Assessment documents and data analysis charts on a desk

For Participants & Referrers

Functional Behaviour Assessment Explained

Learn what an FBA involves, how information is collected and how findings inform strategies.

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Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan documents displayed side by side

For Support Teams & Providers

Interim vs Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans

Explore the purpose of interim and comprehensive plans and their different requirements.

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Behaviour Support Plan review calendar, monitoring checklist and progress documents on a desk

For Participants & Support Teams

When Should a Behaviour Support Plan Be Reviewed?

Understand how monitoring, changing needs and new information can inform plan reviews.

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Functional Behaviour Assessment preparation checklist and supporting documents arranged on a desk

For Participants & Referrers

Preparing for a Functional Behaviour Assessment

Learn what documents, observations and information may be helpful before an assessment.

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NDIS Funding & Referral Pathways

Practical information to help participants and support coordinators understand PBS referrals, funding and service arrangements.

Positive Behaviour Support referral form and checklist displayed alongside a laptop

For Support Coordinators

How to Make a PBS Referral

A practical introduction to the referral process, documentation and next steps.

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For Participants & Referrers

NDIS Funding for Positive Behaviour Support

Understand common funding considerations, service agreements and PBS support arrangements.

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Practitioner explaining NDIS Behaviour Support arrangements using a whiteboard during a meeting

For Participants & Plan Managers

NDIS Behaviour Support Pricing Explained

Understand eligible PBS services, pricing arrangements, billing and travel considerations.

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For Support Coordinators

PBS Referral Preparation Checklist

Review participant consent, funding, existing plans and information that may help with intake.

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For Support Coordinators

Support Coordinators: PBS Referral Guide

A dedicated guide to arranging Behaviour Support services and coordinating the referral process.

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Implementation & Support Team Training

Helpful resources for families, support workers, SIL providers and teams implementing Behaviour Support Plans.

Practitioner using a whiteboard to explain Behaviour Support Plan goals, strategies and implementation

For Support Workers & Providers

Implementing a Behaviour Support Plan

Understand how strategies are implemented consistently and reviewed in everyday settings.

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Support worker assisting a participant with cooking skills in a supported independent living kitchen

For SIL Providers

Behaviour Support for SIL Providers

Learn about collaborative practice, provider responsibilities and behaviour support within SIL settings.

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For Support Teams

Behaviour Support Plan Implementation Checklist

Review preparation, staff training, documentation and monitoring responsibilities.

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Behaviour Support practitioner delivering a group training session for families and support workers

For Families & Support Workers

Training Families and Support Workers

Understand the role of coaching, communication and training in Behaviour Support Plan implementation.

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For Support Workers

Recording Behaviour Observations Respectfully

Explore practical considerations for objective observations, documentation and reporting.

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Participant Rights & Safeguarding

Understand participant dignity, choice, consent, restrictive practices and safeguarding responsibilities.

For Families & Support Providers

Restrictive Practices: Rights and Safeguards

Understand the regulatory requirements and safeguards relating to restrictive practices.

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Behaviour Support Practitioner discussing individual needs and support strategies with two adults

For Participants & Families

Choosing a Behaviour Support Practitioner

Learn what to consider when choosing a practitioner and asking questions about services.

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Participant and family member discussing a change of Behaviour Support provider during an outdoor meeting

For Participants & Coordinators

Changing Your Behaviour Support Provider

Understand participant choice, provider transitions and continuity of support.

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Positive Behaviour Support plan and participant consent form displayed on a desk

For Participants & Support Teams

PBS and Participant Consent

Explore participant choice, informed consent and supported decision-making.

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Urgent behaviour support action plan with safety steps and support contact details

For Participants & Support Teams

What to Do When Urgent Behaviour Support Is Needed

Understand when concerns require prompt escalation, communication or immediate safety assistance.

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Practical Tools

Checklists & Preparation Resources

Helpful resources designed to simplify referrals, assessments and plan implementation.

PBS Referral Checklist

A preparation checklist for support coordinators covering consent, funding, existing plans and referral information.

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Preparing for Your First Assessment

Practical information for participants and families preparing for a Functional Behaviour Assessment.

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Plan Implementation Checklist

A resource to help support teams consider training, responsibilities, documentation and monitoring.

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Articles & Insights

Explore the DANS Blog

Educational articles, NDIS updates and practical insights about Positive Behaviour Support.

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Blog & Insights

Explore accessible information for participants, families, support coordinators and professionals.

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Trusted Information

Official NDIS Resources

Explore official information from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and the National Disability Insurance Agency.

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission ↗ Provider standards, registration, behaviour support and safeguarding. Behaviour Support & Restrictive Practices ↗ Official regulatory guidance, requirements and safeguards. National Disability Insurance Scheme ↗ NDIS participant information, plans, funding and supports. Official Behaviour Support Resources ↗ Practice guides, educational information and supporting materials.

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These resources provide general educational information and are not a substitute for individual clinical assessment or current NDIS requirements. If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, call 000. Additional DANS guides will be published progressively.