Positive Behaviour Support Close to Home

Positive Behaviour Support Close to Home

​Behaviour can look very different depending on where a person is, who they are with and what is happening around them.

For some participants, seeing a Behaviour Support Practitioner within their everyday environment can provide useful information that may not be apparent during a traditional clinic appointment.

Our Forrestdale-based practitioner can provide mobile PBS within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale, including appointments at:

• The participant's home
• Community environments
• Other appropriate locations
• Telehealth

The practitioner does not currently provide school visits.

For participants who prefer a clinic environment, Saturday appointments are available at our Belong Health clinic in Falcon.

This gives families and participants several ways to access support depending on their location, circumstances and preferences.

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Areas We May Service From Forrestdale

Our practitioner provides mobile Positive Behaviour Support within approximately 30 minutes' travel from Forrestdale.

This may include parts of the Armadale, Cockburn, Canning, Gosnells and surrounding southern Perth areas, depending on actual travel time and appointment availability.

Rather than publishing a rigid boundary, we recommend contacting us with the participant's suburb so our team can confirm whether a mobile appointment is available.

Not in the Forrestdale Service Area?

That's okay.
Belong Health has Behaviour Support Practitioners servicing different areas across Perth, Mandurah, Rockingham and surrounding suburbs.
Find a PBS Practitioner Near Me
You can also explore our broader Perth, Mandurah and telehealth PBS services.

Who Does Our Forrestdale PBS Practitioner Support?

Our Forrestdale-based Behaviour Support Practitioner supports people aged 7-50 years.
This includes:

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Children Aged 7+

Positive Behaviour Support for children may involve working with the child, parents, carers and other important people to understand behaviour and develop practical supports for everyday life.
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Explore Positive Behaviour Support for Children

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Teenagers

Adolescence can involve significant changes in independence, relationships, expectations, communication and everyday environments.
PBS can help develop a better understanding of what may be contributing to behaviour and identify supports relevant to the individual teenager.

Explore Positive Behaviour Support for Teens & Adults

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Adults up to Age 50

Positive Behaviour Support may assist adults where behaviour is affecting areas such as:

• Independence
• Relationships
• Home life
• Community participation
• Employment
• Supported living
• Safety
• Wellbeing
• Quality of life

Support should reflect the adult's individual goals, preferences, circumstances and environment.

What Is Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred, evidence-informed approach that seeks to understand behaviour within the context of the whole person.

Rather than starting with:
“How do we stop this behaviour?”

PBS asks broader questions.
What is happening for this person?
When does the behaviour occur?
When doesn't it occur?
What tends to happen beforehand?
What happens afterwards?
What might the person be experiencing?
Are there needs that aren't being met?
What could make the situation easier?
What skills or supports might help?

Factors influencing behaviour may include:

• Communication
• Physical health
• Pain or discomfort
• Sleep and fatigue
• Sensory experiences
• Emotional wellbeing
• Relationships
• Routines
• Changes and transitions
• Expectations and demands
• Environment
• Skills
• Opportunities for choice and control

Several factors may interact at the same time.
The aim of PBS isn't simply to make a behaviour disappear.

Support may instead focus on improving quality of life, communication, participation, independence, safety, relationships, skills and wellbeing.

Read: What Is Positive Behaviour Support?

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Understanding What May Be Behind Behaviour

The same outward behaviour can occur for very different reasons.
For example, someone leaving an environment could potentially be experiencing:

• Sensory overload
• Anxiety or distress
• Pain or discomfort
• Difficulty communicating
• An unclear expectation
• A demand they find difficult
• A need for a break
• An environment that doesn't meet their needs

It would therefore be inappropriate to assume that one strategy will work simply because two people display similar behaviour.

Positive Behaviour Support seeks to understand:
What might be contributing to this behaviour for this particular person, in this particular situation?

That understanding can then guide more individualised support.

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When Might Positive Behaviour Support Help?

Positive Behaviour Support may be considered when behaviour is significantly affecting:

• Safety
• Wellbeing
• Relationships
• Family life
• Independence
• Community access
• Education
• Employment
• Living arrangements
• Everyday routines
• Participation
• Quality of life

People may seek behaviour support where there are concerns involving:

• Aggression
• Self-injurious behaviour
• Property damage
• Significant emotional escalation
• Leaving safe environments
• Distress around demands
• Difficulty with transitions or changes
• Communication-related distress
• Safety concerns
• Difficulties participating in everyday activities
• Restrictive practices
• Families or support teams struggling to understand why behaviour is occurring

These examples describe what may be happening.
PBS then seeks to understand why it may be happening for the individual.

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Positive Behaviour Support at Home

For some participants, home visits can provide valuable insight into everyday life.
Home is where many important routines occur, including:

• Getting ready in the morning
• Meals
• Personal care
• Family interactions
• Household responsibilities
• Leisure
• Transitions
• Evening routines
• Sleep

The environment itself may also influence behaviour.

A home visit can allow the practitioner to develop a better understanding of the participant within a familiar environment and work collaboratively with the people supporting them.

Our Forrestdale-based practitioner provides home visits within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale.

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Positive Behaviour Support in the Community

Behaviour and support needs don't necessarily look the same everywhere.
Community environments may introduce different:

• Sensory experiences
• Social expectations
• Communication demands
• Crowds
• Noise
• Waiting
• Transitions
• Unpredictability
• Safety considerations

Where appropriate, our practitioner can provide community-based Positive Behaviour Support within their Forrestdale mobile service area.

The location and purpose of an appointment will depend on the participant's individual needs and goals.

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Does Our Forrestdale Practitioner Visit Schools?

No. Our Forrestdale-based Behaviour Support Practitioner does not currently provide school visits.
We want to make this clear before families enquire.

Belong Health does have other Behaviour Support Practitioners who provide school visits within their respective service areas.

If school-based PBS is important for your child or teenager, let our team know when you enquire. We can determine whether another practitioner may be more appropriate.

View Our Positive Behaviour Support Team & Locations

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Saturday PBS Appointments at Our Falcon Clinic

Our Forrestdale-based practitioner also travels to the Belong Health clinic in Falcon on Saturdays.
This can provide another option for:

• Children aged 7+
• Teenagers
• Adults up to age 50
• Families closer to Mandurah and Peel
• Participants who prefer clinic appointments
• Families who find weekday appointments difficult

The Saturday clinic is in Falcon, not Forrestdale.

Appointments are subject to availability.
Enquire About Saturday PBS Appointments

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Positive Behaviour Support via Telehealth

A substantial amount of Positive Behaviour Support can occur outside a traditional face-to-face therapy appointment.
Telehealth may be used for:

• Participant consultation
• Parent and carer consultation
• Information gathering
• Support-worker consultation
• Support-team meetings
• Strategy development
• Coaching
• Behaviour Support Plan discussions
• Collaboration with other professionals
• Monitoring and review

A telehealth PBS appointment also doesn't necessarily mean expecting a child or participant to sit in front of a computer throughout the session.

Depending on the purpose of the appointment, the practitioner may instead meet with parents, carers, support workers or other members of the participant's support network.

Telehealth can also be combined with face-to-face support where appropriate.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support via Telehealth

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Functional Behaviour Assessments

A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) is a structured process used to develop a better understanding of behaviour and the circumstances surrounding it.

The practitioner may gather information about:

• What the behaviour looks like
• When it occurs
• When it doesn't occur
• What tends to happen beforehand
• What happens afterwards
• Patterns across environments
• Communication
• Physical and health factors
• Sensory experiences
• Routines and demands
• Relationships and interactions
• Environmental factors

This information can help develop hypotheses about the function or purpose the behaviour may be serving.

The findings can then inform individualised strategies and behaviour support planning.
Learn More About Functional Behaviour Assessments

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Behaviour Support Plans

A Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) is an individualised plan describing how a participant can be supported.
Depending on the person's circumstances, a plan may include:

• Information about the person
• Strengths and preferences
• Behaviour descriptions
• Relevant contributing factors
• Proactive strategies
• Environmental changes
• Communication supports
• Skill-building approaches
• Strategies for responding when behaviour occurs
• Safety considerations
• Implementation guidance
• Monitoring and review

A Behaviour Support Plan should do more than explain what people should do after behaviour occurs.

An important question is:
“What can we change or support beforehand to better meet this person's needs?”
Learn More About NDIS Behaviour Support Plans

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Positive Behaviour Support & the NDIS

Belong Health is a registered NDIS provider.

Positive Behaviour Support may be funded through the NDIS where appropriate funding is included within the participant's plan and the support is relevant to their individual circumstances.

We can work with eligible:

• NDIA-managed participants
• Plan-managed participants
• Self-managed participants

PBS may involve collaboration with:

• Participants
• Parents and families
• Nominees
• Support Coordinators
• Support workers
• SIL providers
• Other relevant professionals

The behaviour assessment is involving understanding unmet needs and reasons for behaviour, with practitioners gathering information from the participant and people around them to understand their behaviour support needs. 

Learn More About Positive Behaviour Support & the NDIS

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Working With Parents, Carers & Support Teams

Positive Behaviour Support is often collaborative.
Parents, carers and support workers may have valuable knowledge about:

• What the person enjoys
• How they communicate
• Which routines work well
• What tends to make situations harder
• What helps when the person becomes distressed
• What has already been tried
• Which environments are easier or more difficult
• Changes that have occurred
• What matters to the participant

Depending on the participant's circumstances and consent, the practitioner may collaborate with:

• Parents and family
• Carers
• Support workers
• Support Coordinators
• SIL providers
• Other allied health professionals

Strategies also need to be practical.

A Behaviour Support Plan that looks good on paper but cannot realistically be implemented in everyday life is unlikely to provide the support intended.

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Working With Support Coordinators

Support Coordinators are welcome to refer participants directly to Belong Health.

We currently have immediate Positive Behaviour Support capacity with our Forrestdale-based practitioner for participants aged 7-50 years.
When referring, it is helpful to provide:

• Participant age
• Suburb
• Current behaviour-support needs
• Relevant NDIS funding information
• Whether home or community visits are required
• Whether telehealth is suitable
• Relevant existing assessments or Behaviour Support Plans

If a participant falls outside this practitioner's age range or service area, our team can also consider whether another Belong Health Behaviour Support Practitioner may be suitable.

Make a PBS Referral

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Positive Behaviour Support for Autism, ADHD & Different Support Needs

A diagnosis alone doesn't tell us why a behaviour is occurring.
Two autistic people, two people with ADHD or two people with the same disability may have very different:

• Strengths
• Communication styles
• Sensory experiences
• Preferences
• Relationships
• Environments
• Goals
• Support needs

PBS should therefore be individualised to the person, rather than applying the same strategies based on diagnosis.

Explore our related guides:
Positive Behaviour Support for Autism
Behaviour Support for ADHD
PDA Behaviour Support
Behaviour Support for Emotional Regulation

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Positive Behaviour Support Within a Multidisciplinary Team

Sometimes behaviour is only one part of the picture.
Depending on the participant's needs, other allied health services may also be appropriate.
Belong Health provides:

Occupational Therapy
Where everyday participation, functional capacity, sensory needs, routines or independence are important considerations.
Explore Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology
Where communication or understanding and expressing wants and needs may be contributing to difficulties.
Explore Speech Pathology

Counselling
Where emotional wellbeing is a primary concern.
Explore Counselling

Psychology Assessments
Where there are questions relating to areas such as Autism, ADHD, intellectual functioning or learning.
Explore Psychology Assessments

Not every participant needs multiple services. Recommendations should be based on the person's individual circumstances.

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Why Choose Belong Health for Positive Behaviour Support in Forrestdale?

Belong Health provides a flexible PBS option for participants and families across Forrestdale and surrounding southern Perth suburbs.
Our Forrestdale service includes:

• Immediate capacity
• Locally based Behaviour Support Practitioner
• Ages 7-50 years
• Mobile service within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale
• Home visits
• Community visits
• Telehealth
• Saturday appointments at our Falcon clinic
• Functional Behaviour Assessments
• Behaviour Support Plans
• Positive Behaviour Support Assessments
• NDIS reports
• Collaboration with parents and carers
• Collaboration with Support Coordinators
• Support-team consultation
• Access to a broader multidisciplinary allied health team
• Registered NDIS provider
• Person-centred practice
• Neurodiversity-affirming practice
• Trauma-informed practice

Most importantly, our approach begins with:
Understanding the person, not simply responding to behaviour.

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Not in the Forrestdale Service Area?

That's okay.
Belong Health has Behaviour Support Practitioners servicing different areas and age groups across Perth, Mandurah and surrounding suburbs, with telehealth available across Western Australia where appropriate.

Our PBS team includes practitioners servicing areas around:

• Forrestdale
• Queens Park
• Mandurah and Peel
• Nollamara - commencing soon

​Different practitioners have different age ranges, travel areas and face-to-face appointment options.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support Perth
Explore Positive Behaviour Support Mandurah
Explore Positive Behaviour Support Queens Park
Explore Positive Behaviour Support Nollamara

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How to Get Started

Step 1 - Contact Belong Health
Complete our enquiry form, phone or email our team.

Step 2 - Tell Us About the Participant
We'll ask for information including:

• Age
• Suburb
• Current concerns
• Support needs
• NDIS funding where relevant
• Preferred appointment type

Step 3 - Confirm the Service Area
For mobile appointments, we'll confirm whether the participant is within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale.

Step 4 - Discuss Appointment Options
Depending on the participant's circumstances, options may include:

• Home visit
• Community appointment
• Telehealth
• Saturday Falcon clinic appointment

Step 5 - Begin the PBS Process
If PBS is appropriate and you choose to proceed, the practitioner can begin gathering information and working collaboratively with the participant and their support network.

Enquire About Positive Behaviour Support Forrestdale

free 20-minunte PBS connect Session

Empowering individuals and families, one goal at a time.

Not Sure Whether PBS Is the Right Next Step?

Our complimentary 20-minute PBS Connect Session provides an opportunity to:

• Briefly discuss what's happening
• Ask questions about Positive Behaviour Support
• Discuss the participant's age and location
• Check whether mobile support is available in your suburb
• Discuss appointment options
• Understand possible next steps

There is no obligation to proceed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Positive Behaviour Support in Forrestdale

Is there currently a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner available in Forrestdale?
Yes. Belong Health currently has immediate capacity with our Forrestdale-based Behaviour Support Practitioner.
The practitioner supports children, teenagers and adults aged 7-50 years and provides mobile appointments within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale, as well as telehealth and Saturday appointments at our Falcon clinic.

What ages does your Forrestdale Behaviour Support Practitioner see?
Our Forrestdale-based practitioner supports participants aged 7-50 years.
Belong Health has other PBS practitioners supporting different age ranges, so contact us if the participant falls outside this range.

How far does your Forrestdale Behaviour Support Practitioner travel?
Mobile appointments are generally available within approximately 30 minutes' travel from Forrestdale.

Actual travel time can vary considerably depending on traffic and appointment location, so contact us with the participant's suburb and our team can confirm whether mobile support is available.

Which suburbs do you service around Forrestdale?
Our practitioner provides mobile PBS within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale. This may include areas across parts of Armadale, Cockburn, Canning, Gosnells and surrounding southern Perth suburbs, depending on actual travel time.
Contact us with your suburb and we can confirm whether it falls within the practitioner's mobile service area.

Do you provide Positive Behaviour Support in Armadale?
Our Forrestdale-based Behaviour Support Practitioner may provide mobile PBS to participants in Armadale and surrounding areas, subject to travel time and appointment availability.

Do you provide Positive Behaviour Support in Canning Vale?
Our Forrestdale practitioner may service Canning Vale and nearby areas where the participant's location falls within the practitioner's approximately 30-minute mobile area.
Contact our team with the participant's address or suburb and we can confirm availability.

Does the Forrestdale practitioner provide home visits?
Yes.
Our Forrestdale-based Behaviour Support Practitioner provides home visits within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale.

Do you provide community-based Positive Behaviour Support?
Yes.
The Forrestdale practitioner can provide community appointments within their mobile service area where this is appropriate for the participant's needs and goals.

Does your Forrestdale practitioner provide school visits?
No. The Forrestdale-based practitioner does not currently provide school visits.
Belong Health has other practitioners who can provide school visits within their respective service areas. Let us know if school visits are required so we can consider whether another practitioner may be more suitable.

Do you offer clinic appointments in Forrestdale?
The practitioner is based in Forrestdale for mobile services, but Belong Health does not operate a Forrestdale clinic.
The practitioner travels to our Belong Health clinic in Falcon on Saturdays, where clinic-based PBS appointments are available.

Where are the Saturday PBS appointments?
Saturday appointments with our Forrestdale-based practitioner are provided at the Belong Health clinic in Falcon, Mandurah.

Can Positive Behaviour Support be provided through telehealth?
Yes.
Many components of PBS can be completed through telehealth where appropriate, including consultation, information gathering, parent and carer meetings, support-team meetings, strategy development, coaching and review.

Does my child need to sit through every telehealth appointment?
Not necessarily.
Depending on the purpose of the appointment, the practitioner may meet with parents, carers or other members of the child's support network rather than requiring the child to participate throughout every session.

Can parents meet with the practitioner without their child?
Yes, where appropriate.
Parent and carer consultation can provide important information about routines, communication, environments, strengths, difficulties and what has already been tried.

Do you complete Functional Behaviour Assessments?
Yes.
Functional Behaviour Assessment may form part of the PBS process where appropriate.
Learn More About Functional Behaviour Assessments

Do you develop NDIS Behaviour Support Plans?
Yes.
Where required and appropriate, Behaviour Support Practitioners can develop individualised Behaviour Support Plans based on assessment and information gathered about the participant.
Learn More About Behaviour Support Plans

Can you work with my Support Coordinator?
Yes.
With appropriate consent, our Behaviour Support Practitioners can collaborate with Support Coordinators and other relevant members of the participant's support network.

Can Support Coordinators refer directly?
Yes.
Support Coordinators and other referrers can contact Belong Health directly regarding a participant requiring Positive Behaviour Support.

Do you accept NDIA-managed participants?
Yes.
Belong Health is a registered NDIS provider and can support eligible NDIA-managed participants where appropriate funding is available.

Do you accept plan-managed and self-managed participants?
Yes. We can provide PBS to eligible plan-managed, self-managed and NDIA-managed participants.

Do I need a referral?
Not always.
Participants, parents, carers, Support Coordinators and other referrers can contact Belong Health directly.

What if I live outside the Forrestdale travel area?
Belong Health has other Behaviour Support Practitioners covering different parts of Perth and Mandurah.
We also provide telehealth Positive Behaviour Support across Western Australia where appropriate.
Contact us with the participant's age, suburb and support needs and we'll help determine which practitioner may be suitable.

How quickly can I start?
We currently have immediate Positive Behaviour Support capacity.
Actual appointment timing will depend on the participant's location, required appointment type and practitioner schedule. Contact our team for current appointment options.

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​Last reviewed: August 2026
This page is reviewed periodically to reflect current evidence, clinical practice and relevant NDIS guidance.