NDIS Positive Behaviour Support

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.

NDIS participants with Improved Relationships or Behaviour Supports funding in their NDIS plan can access this service.  People with Improved Daily Living funding can access our Improved Daily Living Programs.   These programs help reduce challenging behaviours and develop healthier habits.

A Positive Behaviour Support Plan is a personalised plan developed by a Behaviour Support Practitioner to help understand what’s driving behaviours of concern and identify strategies that support positive change.

The plan is created with the person, their family, carers and support network. It outlines practical strategies, environmental changes and supports that can help build skills, increase participation, reduce behaviours of concern and improve quality of life.

The plan is designed to help everyone provide consistent support across home, school, work and community settings.

Where restrictive practices are in place, our Behaviour Support Practitioners will develop an Interim Behaviour Support Plan within 30 days of assessment. This plan outlines immediate strategies and environmental changes to support safety, consistency and positive outcomes.

Within six months, a Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan is developed based on further assessment, observation and the strategies that have been trialled. This plan provides a deeper understanding of the person’s strengths, needs and goals, and outlines long-term strategies to support positive change.

Where required, plans that include restrictive practices are submitted to the relevant state or territory authorising body and the NDIS Commission in line with legislative requirements.

Our goal is to ensure everyone understands the plan and can confidently use it in everyday life.

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Our Behaviour Support Practitioners work alongside children, teenagers and adults to understand what’s driving behaviours of concern and develop practical strategies that support positive change.

They come from a range of professional backgrounds, including mental health, social work, developmental education, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy and more. This means we can match you with a practitioner who understands your unique needs and goals.

They work closely with the person, their family, carers and support network to build skills, increase participation and improve quality of life.

At Everyday Independence, our Behaviour Support Practitioners receive ongoing training and professional development to ensure they deliver evidence-based, person-centred support that reflects current best practice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Head over to our Positive Behaviour Support Career Opportunities to see a list of jobs available and to find out more.