Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Services Across Perth Metro, Mandurah & Peel Region

​Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-informed, person-centred approach that focuses on understanding behaviour and supporting meaningful, long-term change.

At Belong Health, our PBS practitioners work with children, adults, and older individuals across Western Australia to:
  • Understand the reasons behind behaviour
  • Reduce behaviours of concern safely and respectfully
  • Build practical, everyday skills
  • Support families, carers, and support teams
  • Improve quality of life and independence
We provide both Core and Specialist Behaviour Support services, tailored to the needs, goals, and complexity of each individual.

Not sure where to start? You can begin with our guide:
WHAT IS POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT?

Positive Behaviour Support is a structured approach that looks beyond the behaviour itself and focuses on:
  • What the behaviour is communicating
  • Environmental and sensory factors
  • Emotional regulation and coping skills
  • Skill development and independence

Rather than focusing on “stopping behaviour”, PBS aims to:
✔ Understand
✔ Support
✔ Teach
✔ Reduce risk
✔ Improve wellbeing
The Core Principles of Positive Behaviour Support

Positive Behaviour Support is built on a number of core principles that guide how support is delivered.

Person-Centred Practice
PBS focuses on the individual, their goals, preferences, strengths and quality of life. Support strategies are tailored to the person's unique circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Understanding Behaviour
Rather than asking "How do we stop this behaviour?", PBS asks:
"Why is this behaviour happening?"
Understanding the reasons behind behaviour helps create more effective and respectful supports.

Skill Development
PBS focuses on teaching new skills that help individuals communicate needs, regulate emotions, solve problems and participate more independently in everyday life.

Improving Quality of Life
The ultimate goal of PBS is not simply reducing behaviours of concern. The goal is to improve participation, relationships, independence, wellbeing and overall quality of life.
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Reducing Restrictive Practices
PBS promotes the least restrictive and most ethical approaches possible while supporting safety and wellbeing.
HOW PBS WORKS (NDIS CONTEXT)

Under the NDIS, PBS is designed to:
  • Support individuals with behaviours of concern
  • Reduce or eliminate restrictive practices
  • Improve safety for the individual and others
  • Build long-term skills and independence

​A PBS practitioner may complete:
  • Functional Behaviour Assessments
  • Behaviour Support Plans
  • Risk Assessments
  • Ongoing intervention and support
OUR PBS SERVICES AT BELONG HEALTH

We offer two levels of Behaviour Support depending on the individual’s needs:
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner's- Mandurah & Peel Region (Ages 07-65+)

Our PBS Practitioner's supports individuals with more complex needs, including:
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • ADHD and attention difficulties
  • Mental health (anxiety, depression, behavioural responses)
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Cognitive and neurological conditions (stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s, MS)
  • Co-morbid and age-related presentations

Support includes:
  • Functional Behaviour Assessments
  • Risk Assessments
  • Behaviour Support Plans
  • Support for complex behaviours
  • Telehealth across WA
Positive Behaviour Support Perth

Looking for a Behaviour Support Practitioner rather than general PBS information?

Explore our Positive Behaviour Support Perth service to learn about current capacity, practitioner locations, mobile services, age groups, assessments and ways to get started.
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Positive Behaviour Support Perth
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner in Nollamara (All Ages)

Our PBS Practitioner focuses on early intervention and practical support for families and individuals, including:
  • Developmental delays and Global Developmental Delay
  • ADHD and attention difficulties
  • Emotional regulation challenges
  • Responsive behaviour strategies
  • Mental health and behavioural responses

​Support includes:
  • Functional Behaviour Assessments
  • SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) assessments
  • SIL (Supported Independent Living) support
  • Community-based and telehealth services
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner in Queens Park (All Ages)

Our PBS Practitioner focuses on early intervention and practical support for families and individuals, including:
  • Developmental delays and Global Developmental Delay
  • ADHD and attention difficulties
  • Emotional regulation challenges
  • Responsive behaviour strategies
  • Mental health and behavioural responses

​Support includes:
  • Functional Behaviour Assessments
  • SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) assessments
  • SIL (Supported Independent Living) support
  • Community-based and telehealth services
PBS FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS

We tailor behaviour support based on age, development, and environment:

Children (0-12)Focus on:
  • Emotional regulation
  • Routine building
  • Parent coaching
  • School and home strategies
Teens & Adults (13-65+)

Focus on:
  • Independence
  • Emotional regulation
  • Community participation
  • Mental health and behaviour
Older Adults (50-65+)

Focus on:
  • Cognitive changes
  • Dementia-related behaviours
  • Safety and risk
  • Carer support
CONDITIONS WE SUPPORT

We provide behaviour support across a wide range of needs:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD / Attention Difficulties
Emotional Regulation Difficulties
Cognitive & Neurological Conditions (e.g. Dementia, Stroke)
EXAMPLES OF PBS STRATEGIES

Depending on the individual, PBS strategies may include:
  • Environmental adjustments
  • Communication supports
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Skill-building routines
  • Behaviour replacement strategies
  • Carer and support team training
Why Behaviour Happens: Behaviour as Communication

One of the key concepts within Positive Behaviour Support is that behaviour often serves a purpose.
Behaviour can be a way of communicating:
  • A need
  • A want
  • Discomfort
  • Anxiety
  • Frustration
  • Sensory overload
  • Pain
  • Confusion
  • A desire for connection
When we understand what behaviour is communicating, we can focus on teaching safer and more effective ways for the person to express their needs.

This approach helps move beyond simply reacting to behaviour and instead addresses the underlying factors contributing to it.
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PBS practitioners use assessment processes such as Functional Behaviour Assessments to better understand these factors and develop practical support strategies.
WHAT DOES A PBS PLAN INCLUDE?

A Behaviour Support Plan may include:
  • Summary of assessment findings
  • Understanding of behaviour triggers and functions
  • Proactive strategies
  • Reactive strategies (safe responses)
  • Skill development goals
  • Recommendations for supports
HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

We take a collaborative and respectful approach:
  • Work closely with participants, families, and carers
  • Align with NDIS goals and funding
  • Coordinate with therapists and support teams
  • Focus on practical, real-world strategies

We aim to support long-term, meaningful change not just short-term behaviour management.
Positive Behaviour Support Across Different Settings

Positive Behaviour Support is most effective when strategies are consistent across the environments that are important to the individual.
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At Home
PBS may support:
  • Family routines
  • Emotional regulation
  • Communication skills
  • Daily living skills
  • Relationships within the family

At School
PBS may support:
  • Classroom participation
  • Emotional regulation
  • Transitions
  • Social interactions
  • Learning engagement

In the Community
PBS may support:
  • Community participation
  • Social confidence
  • Accessing activities
  • Independence
  • Safety skills

In Supported Accommodation
PBS may support:
  • Daily routines
  • Personal care
  • Community access
  • Communication
  • Independence goals
Collaboration between families, educators, support workers and therapists is often an important part of successful Positive Behaviour Support.
TELEHEALTH PBS SERVICES ACROSS WA

We offer telehealth behaviour support for clients across Western Australia, including rural and regional areas.
GETTING STARTED
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If you’re exploring behaviour support for yourself, your child, or someone you support:
  • You can speak with our team
  • We can guide you through NDIS pathways
  • We can help determine the right level of support
Start with a free conversation below.

Behaviour Management Tips for Parents

Supporting a child through challenging moments often starts with understanding what may be contributing to their behaviour. Communication, emotional regulation, sensory experiences, routines, expectations, relationships and the environment can all play a role.

Our Behaviour Management Tips for Parents resource explores practical, positive and neurodiversity-affirming strategies to help families support regulation, communication and everyday participation. Learn about building connection, creating predictable routines, using positive reinforcement, adjusting expectations and environments, responding during escalations, and recognising when additional support may be helpful.
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Explore Behaviour Management Tips for Parents ​

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Empowering individuals and families, one goal at a time.
Connect with Belong Health to experience personalised PBS services in the Peel Region, Perth Metro or via Telehealth Across Australia.
Our Free Connect PBS session with a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner  is designed to address your unique needs and empower you or your family.
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If you've explored our PBS resources and you're now looking for a practitioner, use our location guide to explore Positive Behaviour Support across Perth, Mandurah, Rockingham and surrounding areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

What is Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred, evidence-based approach that aims to understand the reasons behind behaviour and support individuals to build safer, more meaningful ways to meet their needs.

What is Positive Behaviour Support under the NDIS?
NDIS Positive Behaviour Support is a specialised service that helps participants reduce behaviours of concern through assessment, Behaviour Support Plans and skill-building strategies while ensuring practices are ethical and least restrictive.

What is the goal of Positive Behaviour Support?
The goal of PBS is to improve quality of life, increase participation, develop skills and reduce behaviours of concern in safe, ethical and meaningful ways.

What are the core principles of Positive Behaviour Support?
PBS is built on:
  • Person-centred practice
  • Understanding behaviour
  • Skill development
  • Improving quality of life
  • Reducing restrictive practices
  • Respecting human rights

What is a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)?
A Functional Behaviour Assessment explores why behaviours occur by identifying triggers, patterns, environmental factors and the purpose the behaviour may serve. Assessment findings help guide support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans.

What is a Positive Behaviour Support Plan?
A Behaviour Support Plan is a structured document developed by a PBS practitioner that outlines strategies to reduce behaviours of concern and support skill development in everyday life.

What should be included in a Behaviour Support Plan?
A Behaviour Support Plan typically includes:
  • Background information and goals
  • Functional Behaviour Assessment findings
  • Triggers and early warning signs
  • Proactive and reactive strategies
  • Skill-building supports
  • Environmental adjustments

What are examples of Positive Behaviour Support strategies?
Examples may include:
  • Visual schedules and routines
  • Communication supports
  • Environmental adjustments
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Social skills teaching
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent and carer coaching

What are proactive strategies in Positive Behaviour Support?
Proactive strategies are supports put in place before behaviour occurs and may include predictable routines, clear expectations, communication supports, environmental adjustments and teaching new skills.

What are reactive strategies in Positive Behaviour Support?
Reactive strategies are used during or after behaviour to maintain safety and reduce escalation, focusing on calm, consistent and non-punitive responses.

What causes challenging behaviour?
Behaviour is often a form of communication and may be linked to communication difficulties, sensory needs, emotional regulation challenges, environmental stressors, anxiety or unmet needs.

What are triggers in Positive Behaviour Support?
Triggers are events or situations that increase the likelihood of behaviour occurring. These may include environmental changes, transitions, demands, sensory overload or social situations.

What are early warning signs of behaviour escalation?
Early warning signs may include:
  • Changes in body language
  • Withdrawal
  • Agitation
  • Increased vocalisation
  • Avoidance behaviours
  • Difficulty concentrating
Recognising early signs can help prevent escalation.

How does Positive Behaviour Support help children?
PBS helps children by understanding the reasons behind behaviour, teaching new skills, supporting emotional regulation, reducing anxiety and improving participation at home, school and in the community.

What is Positive Behaviour Support for autism?
PBS for autistic individuals focuses on understanding behaviour, supporting communication, reducing stressors, developing skills and improving quality of life while respecting neurodiversity and individual differences.

What is Positive Behaviour Support for ADHD?
PBS for ADHD may focus on emotional regulation, attention and concentration, organisation skills, impulse control, routines and participation across environments.

What does a PBS practitioner do?
A PBS practitioner may:
  • Complete Functional Behaviour Assessments
  • Develop Behaviour Support Plans
  • Work with families and carers
  • Support schools and services
  • Teach practical strategies
  • Monitor progress over time

Who can access Positive Behaviour Support under the NDIS?
Participants with behaviours of concern that impact safety, independence or participation may be eligible for PBS under NDIS Improved Relationships funding.

Do I need a diagnosis to access Positive Behaviour Support?
Not always. PBS is based on functional needs rather than diagnosis, although documentation supporting behaviours of concern is often required.

Does Positive Behaviour Support work?
PBS is evidence-informed and can be highly effective when strategies are individualised, consistently implemented and supported across environments.

How long does Positive Behaviour Support take?
PBS is an ongoing process. Timeframes vary depending on the person's goals, support needs and circumstances.

Can Positive Behaviour Support be delivered through telehealth?
Yes. Many PBS services can be delivered through telehealth, including assessments, parent coaching, support planning, reviews and collaboration with support teams.

How can Belong Health help?
Belong Health provides Positive Behaviour Support services across Perth, Mandurah, Rockingham, the Peel Region and wider Western Australia through in-person and telehealth supports tailored to individual needs and goals.
Related Resources
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PBS Foundations Child Behaviour Support Adult & Older Adult Behaviour Support Emotional Regulation Resources Parent Resources Neurodevelopmental Resources Professional Services
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