We provide NDIS-funded positive behaviour support in Adelaide to help children, teenagers and adults understand what is causing behaviours, build practical skills to reduce behaviours of concern, and improve their quality of life.
Our behaviour support practitioners work with you in your home, school, work and community, so support feels real, practical and part of everyday life.
How our Adelaide NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Delivers More
By building skills, strengthening communication, and creating supportive routines, we help reduce behaviours of concern. We work closely with your wider support network, your family, educators, and other therapists, so everyone feels confident, consistent, and supported in helping you move towards the life you want.
Our Adelaide team brings together experience across social work, occupational therapy, mental health, and developmental education, giving us a well-rounded understanding of behaviour and the many factors that influence it.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based approach that helps understand the reasons behind behaviours of concern and develop practical strategies to improve quality of life.
It focuses on:
Increasing independence and choice
Reducing behaviours of concern
Improving communication and daily functioning
Reducing or eliminating restrictive practices
Supporting participation in home, school, work and community life
PBS is commonly funded under the NDIS for people with disability who need structured behaviour support.
Positive Behaviour Support for Every Stage of Life
Our Adelaide-based positive behaviour support practitioners help children, teenagers and adults with disability to understand what is causing their behaviours, build skills and create meaningful, lasting change.
Behaviour Support for Children in Adelaide
We support children to better understand their behaviours and build the foundations for communication, emotional regulation and positive experiences.
This may include:
Understanding the triggers and reasons behind behaviours of concern
Supporting emotional regulation and early communication skills
Providing practical behaviour support strategies for families and carers
Building consistent routines and positive daily experiences
Reducing or eliminating restrictive practices to improve participation at home, school and in the community
We work closely with families and support networks so everyone feels confident and aligned in how to support the child.
Behaviour Support for Teenagers
Adolescence can bring increased expectations, independence and emotional complexity. We support teenagers to navigate this stage with confidence and the right strategies in place.
This may include:
Understanding behaviours linked to frustration, communication or changing environments
Developing practical strategies to reduce behaviours of concern
Building independence, resilience and self-awareness
Supporting families and schools to respond consistently
Creating more opportunities for positive experiences and social connection
Where needed, we also support transitions, helping young people move toward greater independence, education or employment pathways.
Behaviour Support for Adults
For adults, positive behaviour support focuses on increasing independence, choice and quality of life.
This may include:
Understanding and reducing behaviours of concern
Implementing practical, personalised behaviour support strategies
Reducing restrictive practices and increasing access to the community
Supporting daily routines that promote wellbeing and independence
Building the capability of support teams to provide consistent, effective support
We focus on what matters most to you. Supporting greater control, participation and meaningful engagement in everyday life.
NDIS Behaviour Support Plans
As part of your NDIS behaviour support, we develop structured plans that guide your support team and create clear, consistent strategies. This includes:
An Interim Behaviour Support Plan (within 30 days) focused on safety, immediate needs and reducing restrictive practices
A Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan (within 6 months) developed with you and your support network
These plans:
Identify the underlying causes of behaviours
Provide practical, evidence-based strategies
Align everyone involved in your support
Create more opportunities for positive experiences in everyday life
Positive Behaviour Support Across Adelaide Communities
In Adelaide’s north, we work in everyday community settings such as Parabanks Shopping Centre, local parks and public transport routes like the Adelaide Metro, helping build confidence and independence in real-world environments. We also support people across a range of settings, from Glenelg to Botanic Park, where practising skills in the moment supports communication and emotional regulation.
At Everyday Independence, we know every behaviour happens for a reason. If you or someone you care for is experiencing behaviours of concern, we’re here to help.
Our positive behaviour support practitioners work alongside you at home, school and in the community. Across Adelaide’s southern suburbs, from Marion and Morphett Vale to Noarlunga, Seaford and Hallett Cove, we focus on practical, real-life strategies that reduce behaviours of concern and safely minimise restrictive practices over time.
Enquire about Positive Behaviour Support
Speak to our friendly team on 1300 179 131 or submit an enquiry online to get started with positive behaviour support.
A Team Approach to Building Skills and Connections
Our Adelaide behaviour support practitioners work with you in your community as part of a broader team, which may include speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and habit coaches.
This coordinated approach ensures everyone is working towards shared goals, helping you build skills and achieve what matters most to you.
Accessing Positive Behaviour Support
To access positive behaviour support services, you’ll need funding under Improved Relationships or Behaviour Support in your NDIS plan. This enables us to deliver evidence-informed specialist behaviour support focused on reducing behaviours of concern and restrictive practices, while promoting increased community participation.
If this funding isn’t currently in your plan, you may be eligible for our Improved Daily Living programs. These programs help reduce moderate behaviours and build healthy, sustainable habits in everyday life.
Not yet an NDIS participant? Visit our NDIS information pages to learn how to apply and get the right supports in place.
Getting Started with Behaviour Support
Starting support is simple and collaborative.
We meet with you in your home or community
We learn about your goals, strengths and challenges
We identify what’s driving behaviours of concern
We create a personalised behaviour support plan
We work with you and your support network to implement strategies
Not yet a NDIS participant? Visit our NDIS pages for information on getting your plan funded.
We provide therapy services and youth employment and vocational supports to people with disabilities living in metro areas of Northern Adelaide, Southern Adelaide, Eastern Adelaide, Western Adelaide and out to the Barossa.
Positive Behaviour Support Frequently Asked Questions
What are challenging behaviours?
Challenging behaviours, also known as behaviours of concern, are defined as behaviours that:
Put you or others at risk of harm (physical, emotional or psychological)
Limits your access to community activities, education, and support services
Or significantly impacts your quality of life in various ways.
For example, you might find it hard to control your reactions, present aggression and socially disruptive behaviour (e.g. screaming, verbal aggressions, physical aggression), run away, cause property damage or not be able to follow routines. These behaviours can stop you from learning new things, connecting with others or enjoying your day-to-day living.
What is the current waitlist for Positive Behaviour Support in Adelaide?
We regularly have immediate capacity or no waitlists for positive behaviour supports so you can start straight away. See our service availability here
Does Everyday Independence provide mobile PBS services in northern and southern Adelaide?
We provide mobile PBS services across northern Adelaide, Central Adelaide and Southern Adelaide. We cover areas including Mile End, Salisbury, and Morphett Vale, Mount Barker and many more.
What funding is needed to access behaviour support services?
NDIS participants with Improved Relationships or Behaviour Supports funding in their NDIS plan can access this service. Children, teenagers and adults with disability in Adelaide with Improved Daily Living funding can access our Improved Daily Living Programs. These programs help reduce challenging behaviours and develop healthier habits.
Can I access behaviour support if I only have ‘Improved Daily Living’ (IDL) funding?
You need Improved Relationships or Behaviour Supports funding in your NDIS plan to access specialist positive behaviour support. We offer Improved Daily Living Programs which help people with moderate behaviours to bridge the gap while they are waiting for Improved Relationships or Behaviour Supports.
What is a behaviour support plan?
A behaviour support plan includes strategies to understand behaviours, reduce restrictive practices and support consistent approaches across home, school and community.
A PBS plan will be developed (within 30 days of your assessment if unauthorised restrictive practices are used) to share, review, and regularly update with your support team. On occasions where a restrictive practice is in place, the plan will be sent to the relevant states and territories’ Office of the Senior Practitioner for authorization and the NDIS commission for monitoring the use of the restrictive practice.
We’ll help everyone involved understand the plan and how to use it in everyday life.
Who are Everyday Independence Behaviour Support Practitioners?
Our behaviour support practitioners are highly trained and experienced in supporting children, teenagers and adults who use behaviours of concern.
Our team brings diverse expertise across social work, occupational therapy, mental health, and developmental education. Carefully selected for their skills, values and approach, they provide compassionate, open-minded support grounded in evidence-based practice.
At Everyday Independence, our practitioners engage in ongoing training and professional development to deliver person-centred positive behaviour support.
What are restrictive practices?
A restrictive practice limits a person’s rights or freedom of movement. People typically use them in response to challenging behaviours, and they should always be a last resort. There are five types of regulated restrictive practices, these include chemical, physical, environmental, and mechanical restraints, and seclusion.
Our behaviour support practitioners work hard to reduce or eliminate restrictive practices. They aim to restore the person’s dignity and independence. their goal is to improve the person’s quality of life.
Under the NDIS, some restrictive practices are regulated. They must be authorised by the respective States or Territory, with monitoring and reporting to the NDIS Commission of Quality and Safeguards.
Where can I read more about restrictive Practices?
Do Behaviour Support Practitioners write Outcome Reports?
Yes, we report on the outcomes the participant has achieved with the funding utilised, including any barriers and outlining what’s needed in the next NDIS plan to achieve their desired outcomes.
What NDIS therapy services does Everyday Independence provide?
Everyday Independence offers a full range of therapy supports to meet your needs, including:
Occupational therapy – enhance everyday life skills and participate fully in activities that matter most to you
Speech pathology – improve communication, speech, swallowing challenges for greater confidence and ease
Physiotherapy – therapy support for movement, connection, and participate in the activities you love.
Early childhood supports- helping children with disabilities and developmental delay to develop skills and make positive life changes.
Positive behaviour support – reduce behaviours of concern and achieve a better quality of life.
Developmental education – navigate key life transitions with strategies designed to empower and support independence
Habit coaching – practice routines and skills in between therapy sessions to build confidence and achieve goals.
Whether you’re just starting out with the NDIS or looking to make the most of your current plan, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Are you recruiting Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners?
Everyday Independence is always looking for practitioners who are curious about behaviours and understanding why people use challenging behaviours. We’re currently recruiting occupational therapists, speech pathologists, mental health nurses, developmental educators, psychologists, and social workers to support people with disabilities to live a much better life.
How quickly can an Interim Behaviour Support Plan be developed if restrictive practices are involved?
If restrictive practices are in place or being considered, Everyday Independence will develop an Interim Behaviour Support Plan within 30 days.
This plan focuses on immediate safety, reducing and eliminating restrictive practices where possible, and putting the right supports in place straight away. Our team works with you and the people around you to make sure there is a clear, practical plan that can be used in everyday life while longer-term strategies are developed.
Does your Adelaide team support adults with complex psychosocial disabilities?
Yes. Our Adelaide team supports adults with complex psychosocial disabilities through a coordinated, team-based approach. We focus on building everyday life skills, emotional regulation, and community participation.
Your team works alongside you, your family, and supports like recovery coaches to ensure everything is aligned, practical, and focused on creating positive change in your everyday life.
Will my behaviour support practitioner visit my child’s school in Adelaide?
Yes. Your behaviour support practitioner can visit your child’s school in Adelaide to see how they learn, interact, and respond in that environment. This helps us understand what’s working and where support is needed. We work closely with teachers and school staff to develop practical strategies that can be used every day, so your child is supported consistently across home, school, and the community.
How does Everyday Independence help eliminate regulated restrictive practices?
We focus on reducing and eliminating restrictive practices by understanding the reasons behind behaviour and building safer, more positive alternatives. Our team develops practical strategies that support communication, emotional regulation, and participation in everyday life. We work closely with families and support teams, while meeting NDIS requirements, to ensure any restrictive practices are regularly reviewed, reduced, and only used as a last resort.
Can you provide PBS for children under 8 via the Early Childhood Approach?
Yes. We provide Positive Behaviour Support for children under 8 through the Early Childhood Approach using a Key Worker model. Your key worker works closely with your family and supports your child’s development across everyday routines. Behaviour support is integrated into play, communication, and daily activities, with a focus on building skills, reducing behaviours of concern, and supporting participation at home, childcare, and in the community.
Do you collaborate with my existing Adelaide-based support coordinators and carers?
Yes. We work closely with your existing support coordinators, carers, and broader team in Adelaide to ensure everyone is aligned. Your practitioner communicates regularly, shares strategies, and helps coordinate supports so they work together in everyday life. This team-based approach reduces duplication, builds consistency, and keeps everyone focused on your goals and the outcomes that matter most to you.
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