Positive Behaviour Support at a Glance

Who We Support	Children, Adolescents, Adults and Older Adults
Current Capacity	Immediate PBS capacity
Service Areas	Perth, Mandurah, Peel and surrounding suburbs
Telehealth	Available across Western Australia where appropriate
Appointment Options	Clinic, home, community and school appointments depending on practitioner, plus telehealth
PBS Services	Positive Behaviour Support, Functional Behaviour Assessments, Behaviour Support Plans, PBS assessments, Risk Assessments and SIL/SDA behaviour suppor
Funding	NDIS self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed where applicable, plus private services
Free Connect Session	20-minute PBS Connect Session available

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Immediate Positive Behaviour Support Capacity

Belong Health currently has immediate Positive Behaviour Support capacity across our PBS team.

Our Behaviour Support Practitioners support different age groups and areas across Perth, Mandurah and surrounding suburbs, allowing us to consider more than simply which practitioner is geographically closest.

When helping match a participant with a practitioner, we can consider:

• Age
• Location
• Support needs
• Goals
• Home or community visit requirements
• School-visit requirements
• Clinic preferences
• Telehealth suitability
• Practitioner suitability

Our current PBS service areas include Mandurah and the Peel region, Forrestdale and surrounding southern Perth suburbs, Queens Park and surrounding Perth areas, with an additional all-ages Nollamara-based practitioner commencing soon.

This means we currently have PBS options across different age groups, from children through to older adults.

Not Sure Which Practitioner Is Right for You?
That's okay.
Our admin team can help match participants based on:
Age + Location + Support Needs + Appointment Type

Enquire About Current PBS Capacity

Find a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Belong Health's PBS Practitioners have different age ranges, locations and face-to-face service options.

This allows us to provide a broader range of options while being clear about what each practitioner actually offers.

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Positive Behaviour Support Perth

Looking for Positive Behaviour Support in Perth?
Our Perth Behaviour Support team provides PBS for children, adolescents, adults and older adults across a broad range of metropolitan areas, with home, school, community, SIL, SDA and telehealth options available depending on individual needs and practitioner service areas.

Explore Positive Behaviour Support Perth

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Forrestdale & Surrounding Southern Perth Areas
Children, Teenagers & Adults - Ages 7-50

Our Forrestdale-based Behaviour Support Practitioner supports children, teenagers and adults aged 7-50 years, providing mobile Positive Behaviour Support across Forrestdale and surrounding suburbs within approximately 30 minutes' travel.

They also travel to the Belong Health clinic in Falcon on Saturdays, providing a weekend clinic option for participants and families across Mandurah and the Peel region.

Service options include:

• Home visits within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale
• Community visits within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale
• Saturday appointments at our Falcon clinic
• Telehealth
• Parent, carer and support-team consultation

This practitioner does not currently provide school visits.

This provides participants with the flexibility to access mobile PBS across southern Perth during the week, Saturday clinic appointments in Falcon, or telehealth, depending on their needs and circumstances.

Explore Positive Behaviour Support Forrestdale

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Nollamara & Surrounding Perth Areas

All Ages - New Practitioner Commencing Soon

An additional all-ages Behaviour Support Practitioner is joining Belong Health and will provide services from Nollamara and surrounding Perth suburbs.

Service options will include:

• Mobile PBS within approximately 30 minutes of Nollamara
• School visits
• Telehealth
• Support across all age groups

This will further expand our existing Perth PBS coverage, particularly for families requiring an all-ages practitioner or school-based support.
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Explore Positive Behaviour Support in Nollamara

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Queens Park & Surrounding Perth Areas

Belong Health also provides Positive Behaviour Support through our Queens Park-based Behaviour Support Practitioner.

Our team can determine whether this practitioner is suitable based on the participant's age, location, support needs and required appointment type.

Explore Positive Behaviour Support in Queens Park

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Positive Behaviour Support Mandurah

Belong Health provides Positive Behaviour Support for children, adolescents, adults and older adults across Mandurah, Peel and surrounding areas, with clinic, mobile, community and telehealth options available depending on individual needs and service availability.

Explore Positive Behaviour Support Mandurah

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Positive Behaviour Support Across Perth, Mandurah & Western Australia

Belong Health currently has immediate PBS capacity across Perth, Mandurah and surrounding suburbs.

Our practitioners support different age groups and geographic areas, with service options varying between practitioners.

Depending on the participant's circumstances and practitioner service area, PBS may involve:

• Clinic appointments
• Home visits
• Community appointments
• School visits with selected practitioners
• Supported living environments where appropriate
• Parent and carer consultation
• Support-team meetings
• Telehealth

Explore our local and telehealth PBS services:
Positive Behaviour Support Perth
Positive Behaviour Support Mandurah
Positive Behaviour Support Nollamara
Positive Behaviour Support Queens Park
Positive Behaviour Support via Telehealth

What Is Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support seeks to understand behaviour within the context of the whole person and their everyday life.
Rather than beginning with:
“How do we stop this behaviour?”

PBS encourages broader questions:

• What is happening?
• When does it happen?
• When doesn't it happen?
• What tends to happen beforehand?
• What happens afterwards?
• What might the person be experiencing?
• Are there needs that aren't currently being met?
• What might make this situation easier?
• What skills or supports might help?

The aim isn't simply to make a behaviour disappear.

Depending on the individual, PBS may focus on improving:

• Quality of life
• Communication
• Participation
• Independence
• Safety
• Relationships
• Choice and control
• Everyday routines
• Skills
• Support environments

For a detailed introduction:
Read: What Is Positive Behaviour Support?

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Start by Understanding the Person
Behaviour Doesn't Occur in Isolation

Behaviour can be influenced by many interacting factors.

Depending on the individual, it may be important to consider:

Communication
Can the person communicate what they need, don't want, don't understand or find difficult?

Physical Health & Comfort
Could pain, illness, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep difficulties or physical discomfort be contributing?

Sensory Experiences
Is the environment noisy, crowded, bright, unpredictable or otherwise difficult to tolerate?

Emotional Wellbeing
Could anxiety, distress, frustration, grief, uncertainty or another emotional experience be contributing?

Relationships
Does the behaviour occur around particular people, interactions or social situations?

Routines & Predictability
What happens when routines change or something unexpected occurs?

Expectations & Demands
Are expectations clear, achievable and appropriate for the person?

Environment
Does behaviour change depending on where the person is or what is happening around them?

Skills
Does the person have the communication, coping, problem-solving or everyday skills needed for the situation?

Choice & Control
Does the person have meaningful opportunities to make choices, express preferences and influence what happens in their life?

Several of these factors may interact at the same time.
That is why the same outward behaviour can have very different contributing factors for different people.

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Is All Behaviour Communication?

You may have heard the phrase:
“All behaviour is communication.”

Behaviour can certainly communicate or reflect needs, preferences, distress, discomfort and experiences, particularly when someone has difficulty expressing these in other ways.

However, behaviour is complex.

There isn't necessarily one simple message behind every behaviour.

Rather than automatically deciding what a behaviour means, a more useful question can be:
“What might be contributing to this behaviour for this person, in this situation?”

This keeps the focus on understanding the individual rather than making assumptions.

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When Might Positive Behaviour Support Help?

People may seek Positive Behaviour Support when behaviour is significantly affecting:

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

PBS may be considered in situations involving:

• Aggression
• Self-injurious behaviour
• Property damage
• Significant emotional escalation
• Leaving safe environments
• Difficulty around transitions or changes
• Significant distress around demands
• Communication-related distress
• Behaviours creating safety concerns
• Difficulty participating in everyday activities
• Restrictive practices being used or considered
• Families or support teams struggling to understand why behaviour is occurring

These examples don't tell us why something is happening.
Two people may display a similar behaviour for completely different reasons.
Understanding those differences is an important part of PBS.

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Positive Behaviour Support Isn't Always a Traditional Face-to-Face Therapy Session

A significant amount of Positive Behaviour Support can happen outside a traditional face-to-face appointment.

Depending on the participant and purpose of the work, a Behaviour Support Practitioner may be:

• Meeting with the participant
• Consulting with parents or carers
• Gathering information
• Reviewing behaviour data
• Reviewing existing assessments and reports
• Meeting with support workers
• Collaborating with Support Coordinators
• Consulting with other professionals
• Completing assessment work
• Developing strategies
• Completing a Functional Behaviour Assessment
• Developing or reviewing a Behaviour Support Plan
• Providing coaching or implementation support
• Monitoring and reviewing strategies
• Preparing reports and documentation

This is one reason telehealth can form an important part of PBS.

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Positive Behaviour Support via Telehealth

Many components of Positive Behaviour Support can be provided through telehealth where appropriate.

Telehealth may be used for:

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

A telehealth PBS appointment doesn't necessarily mean expecting a child or participant to sit in front of a computer for an hour.

Depending on the work being completed, the practitioner may instead be meeting with parents, carers, support workers, Support Coordinators or other people supporting the participant.

Telehealth may also allow participants to work with a practitioner who is an appropriate match for their age, support needs and circumstances, rather than selecting solely according to suburb.

Belong Health provides telehealth PBS across Western Australia where appropriate.
Learn More About Positive Behaviour Support via Telehealth

Who Can Positive Behaviour Support Help?

PBS isn't restricted to one diagnosis or one age group.
Belong Health's practitioners support people across different stages of life.

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Positive Behaviour Support for Children

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

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Positive Behaviour Support for Teenagers & Adults

For teenagers and adults, PBS may consider areas such as independence, communication, relationships, home life, work, community participation and other aspects of everyday life.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support for Teens & Adults

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Positive Behaviour Support for Older Adults

PBS can also be relevant in later adulthood, including where disability, changing support needs or behaviours of concern are affecting participation, safety or quality of life.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support for Older Adults

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Behaviour Support for Dementia

Behaviour support for someone living with dementia requires careful consideration of health, pain, communication, environment, relationships, unmet needs and changes in cognition.
Explore Behaviour Support for Dementia

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Positive Behaviour Support for Autism, ADHD, PDA & Emotional Regulation

Positive Behaviour Support should not be based solely on a diagnosis.
Two people with the same diagnosis may have completely different:

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

​Belong Health has dedicated resources exploring PBS in different contexts.

Autism
Positive Behaviour Support for Autism

ADHD
Positive Behaviour Support for ADHD
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PDA & Demand Avoidance
PDA Behaviour Support

Emotional Regulation
Positive Behaviour Support for Emotional Regulation

The aim isn't to attribute every behaviour to a person's diagnosis.
The focus remains on understanding the individual person and their circumstances.

How Does Positive Behaviour Support Work?

Every person's PBS process will be different, but support may involve several stages.

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Step 1 - Getting to Know the Person
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PBS begins with the person.
The practitioner may learn about:

• Strengths
• Interests
• Preferences
• Goals
• Communication
• Relationships
• Routines
• Environments
• Support needs
• What is important to the person

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Step 2 - Gathering Information

Information may be gathered from different sources, depending on the person's circumstances.
This might include:

• The participant
• Parents and family
• Carers
• Support workers
• Existing reports
• Behaviour records
• Observations
• Support Coordinators
• Other relevant professionals

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Step 3 - Understanding Behaviour

The practitioner considers patterns and factors that may be contributing to behaviour.
Where appropriate, this may involve a Functional Behaviour Assessment.

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Step 4 - Developing Individualised Strategies

Strategies should respond to what has actually been identified rather than simply applying the same behaviour strategies to everyone.

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Step 5 - Behaviour Support Planning

Where required, assessment findings and strategies may be incorporated into an individualised Behaviour Support Plan.

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Step 6 - Implementation & Collaboration

The practitioner may work with the participant and the people supporting them to understand and implement strategies consistently.

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Step 7 - Monitoring, Reviewing & Adapting

Needs, environments and circumstances change.
Strategies and Behaviour Support Plans may therefore need to be monitored and reviewed over time.

What Is a Functional Behaviour Assessment?

A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) is a structured process for developing a better understanding of behaviour.
Rather than simply recording that a behaviour occurred, an FBA may explore:

• What the behaviour looks like
• When it occurs
• When it doesn't occur
• What tends to happen beforehand
• What happens afterwards
• Patterns across different environments
• Communication
• Physical and health factors
• Sensory experiences
• Environmental factors
• Relevant relationships or interactions
• What function or purpose the behaviour may be serving

This understanding can inform more individualised strategies and behaviour support planning.

Learn More About Functional Behaviour Assessments

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What Is a Behaviour Support Plan?

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

A good Behaviour Support Plan is about more than what to do after a behaviour occurs.

It should also consider:
“What can we change or support beforehand to better meet this person's needs and improve their quality of life?”

Learn More About NDIS Behaviour Support Plans

Positive Behaviour Support Assessments & Reports

Belong Health provides PBS-related assessments and reports according to the participant's individual circumstances and requirements.

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Positive Behaviour Support Assessments
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PBS assessments may help identify current support needs and inform recommendations for ongoing behaviour support.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support Assessments

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Functional Behaviour Assessments

A structured assessment of behaviour, relevant patterns and the possible function or purpose of behaviour.
Explore Functional Behaviour Assessments

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Behaviour Support Plans

Individualised plans developed to guide appropriate behaviour support.
Explore NDIS Behaviour Support Plans

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Risk Assessments

Assessment of relevant risks and strategies for managing and reducing risk.
Explore NDIS Risk Assessments

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SIL Behaviour Support

PBS and assessment for participants living in or considering Supported Independent Living.
Explore SIL Behaviour Support

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SDA Behaviour Support

Behaviour-support assessment and recommendations relevant to Specialist Disability Accommodation where appropriate.
Explore SDA Behaviour Support

Positive Behaviour Support & the NDIS

Positive Behaviour Support may be funded through the NDIS where the participant has appropriate funding and the support is relevant to their individual circumstances.

Belong Health is a registered NDIS provider and can work with eligible:

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

PBS may involve collaboration with:

• Participants
• Families
• Nominees
• Support Coordinators
• Plan Managers
• Support workers
• Supported accommodation providers
• Other relevant professionals

Depending on the participant's circumstances, PBS may involve assessment, behaviour support planning, implementation support, training, monitoring and review.

For a detailed explanation of PBS within the NDIS:
Read: Positive Behaviour Support & the NDIS

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Restrictive Practices & Positive Behaviour Support

A restrictive practice is an action or practice that restricts a person's rights or freedom of movement.

Certain restrictive practices are regulated within the NDIS.

Where regulated restrictive practices are involved, specific requirements apply to areas including behaviour support assessment, Behaviour Support Plans, consultation, implementation, authorisation, reporting, monitoring and review.

An important focus of Positive Behaviour Support is developing appropriate supports that work towards reducing and eliminating the use of restrictive practices.

Where restrictive practices are relevant, Belong Health's Behaviour Support Practitioners work within applicable NDIS requirements.

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Positive Behaviour Support at Home

Home can provide important information about everyday routines and the circumstances surrounding behaviour.

Depending on the participant, this may include:

• Morning routines
• Mealtimes
• Personal care
• Communication
• Family interactions
• Changes in routine
• Independence
• Evening routines
• Sleep
• Environmental factors

Some Belong Health PBS Practitioners provide home visits within their individual travel areas.
Availability of home visits depends on the practitioner and location.

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Positive Behaviour Support in the Community

Behaviour may look different in community environments than it does at home.
Community participation can involve:

• Noise
• Crowds
• Waiting
• Unfamiliar environments
• Unexpected changes
• Social expectations
• Communication demands
• Sensory experiences
• Safety considerations

Some Belong Health Behaviour Support Practitioners provide community-based appointments within their individual service areas where appropriate.

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Positive Behaviour Support at School

School can be an important environment to understand when behaviour or distress occurs there.
Depending on the child or teenager, relevant factors might include:

• Learning demands
• Communication
• Sensory experiences
• Transitions
• Peer relationships
• Friendships
• Unstructured times
• Classroom expectations
• Predictability
• Fatigue
• Environmental demands

Belong Health has Behaviour Support Practitioners who provide school visits within their individual service areas, while other practitioners don't attend schools.

Our incoming Nollamara-based all-ages PBS Practitioner will provide school visits within their service area.
Where a practitioner doesn't attend a school directly, other forms of collaboration with educators may still be possible where appropriate.

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Positive Behaviour Support in SIL & Supported Living

For participants living in Supported Independent Living (SIL) or other supported accommodation, PBS may involve collaboration between multiple people.
This could include:

• The participant
• Family or nominees
• Support workers
• House supervisors
• SIL providers
• Support Coordinators
• Other clinicians

Where several people support the participant, clear strategies and consistent implementation can be particularly important.
Explore SIL Assessment Behaviour Support

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Parents, Families & Carers Are Important Partners

Families and carers often know things about a person that can't be captured through an assessment form.
They may know:

• Which routines work
• What tends to make situations harder
• What helps the person recover
• How the person communicates
• What has already been tried
• What the person enjoys
• Which environments are difficult
• What matters to the person and family

Positive Behaviour Support should therefore be collaborative.

Strategies also need to be realistic enough to work within everyday life.
A plan that looks excellent on paper but can't practically be implemented is unlikely to provide the support intended.

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Working With Support Coordinators & Support Teams

Positive Behaviour Support frequently involves collaboration beyond the participant and practitioner.
Where appropriate, our Behaviour Support Practitioners may work with:

• Support Coordinators
• Recovery Coaches
• Support workers
• SIL providers
• Parents and carers
• Educators
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Pathologists
• Psychologists
• Other relevant health professionals

Collaboration can help the people supporting a participant develop a more consistent understanding of their needs and the strategies being used.

Multidisciplinary Support at Belong Health

Sometimes behaviour is only one part of a broader picture.
Belong Health provides several allied health services, allowing us to consider whether another service, or multidisciplinary support, may also be appropriate.

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Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy may be relevant where there are concerns around everyday participation, functional capacity, sensory needs, routines or independence.
Explore Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology may be relevant where communication, understanding or expressing wants and needs is an important part of the person's difficulties.
Explore Speech Pathology

Counselling
Counselling may be appropriate where emotional wellbeing is a primary concern.
Explore Counselling

Psychology Assessments
Psychology assessment may be appropriate where there are questions about Autism, ADHD, intellectual functioning or learning.
Explore Psychology Assessments

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Not Every Situation Requires Positive Behaviour Support

PBS isn't automatically the right service whenever someone is experiencing difficulty.
Sometimes another service may be more appropriate.
For example:

Communication difficulties
Speech Pathology may be appropriate.

Sensory or everyday participation difficulties
Occupational Therapy may be appropriate.

Emotional wellbeing concerns
Counselling or another mental health service may be appropriate.

Questions about Autism, ADHD, intellectual functioning or learning
Psychology assessment may be appropriate.

Behaviour significantly affecting safety, participation or quality of life
Positive Behaviour Support may be appropriate.
Sometimes several services may work together.

Not Sure Where to Start?
You don't need to decide which allied health service is right before contacting us.
Tell our team what is happening and we can help identify an appropriate next step.

Why Choose Belong Health for Positive Behaviour Support?

Belong Health is a registered NDIS provider supporting participants across Perth, Mandurah, the Peel region and Western Australia.
Our Positive Behaviour Support service includes:

• Immediate PBS capacity
• Multiple Behaviour Support Practitioners
• Support for children, teenagers, adults and older adults
• Different practitioner age ranges and geographic service areas
• Perth and Mandurah service options
• Weekend clinic appointments
• Home visits with applicable practitioners
• Community visits with applicable practitioners
• School visits with applicable practitioners
• Telehealth across Western Australia where appropriate
• Functional Behaviour Assessments
• Behaviour Support Plans
• Positive Behaviour Support Assessments
• Risk Assessments
• SIL and SDA behaviour support
• NDIS assessments and reports
• Collaboration with Support Coordinators and support teams
• Access to a multidisciplinary allied health team
• Person-centred practice
• Neurodiversity-affirming practice
• Trauma-informed practice

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

How to Get Started With Positive Behaviour Support

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

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

• Age
• Suburb
• Current concerns
• Support needs
• NDIS funding where relevant
• Preferred appointment type
• Whether home, community or school support is required

Step 3 - We'll Help Match a Practitioner
We'll consider:
Age + Location + Support Needs + Service Type
and identify an appropriate available practitioner.

Step 4 - Free 20-Minute PBS Connect Session
Where appropriate, our complimentary 20-minute PBS Connect Session provides an opportunity to discuss the situation, ask questions and understand possible next steps.

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

free 20-minute PBS Connect Session

Empowering individuals and families, one goal at a time.

Not Sure Whether Positive Behaviour Support Is Right for You?

Our free 20-minute PBS Connect Session gives participants, families and referrers an opportunity to:

• Briefly discuss what's happening
• Ask questions
• Understand how PBS works
• Discuss practitioner suitability
• Explore current appointment options
• Understand possible next steps

There is no obligation to proceed.

Positive Behaviour Support Learning Centre

Looking for information rather than immediately seeking a practitioner?
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Our Positive Behaviour Support Learning Centre brings together our PBS guides and resources covering:

• What Positive Behaviour Support is
• PBS strategies
• Autism
• ADHD
• PDA
• Children
• Teenagers and adults
• Older adults
• Dementia
• Emotional regulation
• Functional Behaviour Assessments
• Behaviour Support Plans
• NDIS Positive Behaviour Support
• Parent and carer resources

Explore the Positive Behaviour Support Hub

Get Started with Positive Behaviour Support
If you’re looking for Positive Behaviour Support services in Perth, Mandurah or the Peel region, our team is here to help.

​Our friendly team are happy to help call us on 08 9586 3934 or send us an email

Positive Behaviour Support Myths and Misconceptions

Positive Behaviour Support has changed significantly over the past two decades.

While it is now widely recognised as an evidence-informed, person-centred approach, many people still have misconceptions about what PBS is - and what it isn't.

Whether you've recently been referred for Positive Behaviour Support or you're simply exploring your options, understanding these common myths can help you feel more confident about the process.

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Myth 1 - Positive Behaviour Support Is About Stopping Behaviour

Reality
This is probably the biggest misconception.

Positive Behaviour Support is not simply about reducing or eliminating behaviours.
Instead, it aims to understand why behaviours occur and identify practical ways to improve quality of life, communication, participation and wellbeing.

When underlying needs are better understood and appropriate supports are introduced, behaviours may change over time—but behaviour change is not the sole measure of success.
Success may also include:

• increased independence
• improved communication
• reduced stress
• stronger relationships
• greater community participation
• increased confidence
• better emotional regulation

The focus is always on supporting the person, not simply changing behaviour.

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Myth 2 - PBS Is Only for Children

Reality
Positive Behaviour Support can be appropriate across the lifespan.
At Belong Health we support:

• children
• teenagers
• adults
• older adults

Every stage of life brings different goals, environments and challenges.

A young child may need support transitioning into school.
A teenager may be working towards greater independence.
An adult may be focusing on employment or Supported Independent Living.
An older adult may experience behavioural changes associated with dementia or neurological conditions.

The principles of Positive Behaviour Support remain the same while recommendations are tailored to each individual's circumstances.

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Myth 3 - PBS Is Only for Autism

Reality
Although many autistic people access Positive Behaviour Support, PBS is not an autism-specific service.

People accessing PBS may have a wide range of disabilities, neurological conditions or support needs.

Equally important, two people with the same diagnosis may require completely different supports.

Positive Behaviour Support focuses on understanding the individual rather than making assumptions based on a diagnosis.

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Myth 4 - Positive Behaviour Support Replaces Parenting

Reality
Absolutely not.
Parents and carers know their child better than anyone else.
Positive Behaviour Support does not replace parenting knowledge or family experience.

Instead, PBS works collaboratively with families to better understand behaviour, develop practical strategies and build confidence across everyday situations.
Families remain the experts on their own child.

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💡 Belong Health Tip

Some of the most effective Behaviour Support Plans are those that fit naturally into everyday family life rather than requiring parents to completely change the way they interact with their child.

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Myth 5 - Behaviour Support Plans Are Just Paperwork

Reality
A Behaviour Support Plan should be a practical, working document.
Its value comes from helping everyone involved understand:

• the person's strengths
• their goals
• the factors influencing behaviour
• proactive strategies
• consistent responses
• opportunities for skill development

The plan should support everyday decision - making - not sit in a filing cabinet.

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Myth 6 - Behaviour Is Always Intentional

Reality
Behaviour is influenced by many interacting factors.
Sometimes behaviour may be related to:

• communication differences
• sensory processing
• pain
• fatigue
• anxiety
• uncertainty
• environmental demands
• cognitive changes
• health conditions

Positive Behaviour Support encourages us to understand these influences before making assumptions about intent.

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Myth 7 - One Strategy Works for Everyone

Reality
There is no universal Behaviour Support strategy.
Every person has different:

• strengths
• preferences
• communication styles
• environments
• routines
• goals
• relationships
• sensory experiences

Recommendations should always be individualised.

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Myth 8 - Positive Behaviour Support Is Only About the Participant

Reality
Positive Behaviour Support recognises that the environments around a person are equally important.
Supporting families, carers, support workers, teachers and other professionals helps create consistency across everyday life.
Often, relatively small changes within the environment can have a meaningful impact on participation and wellbeing.

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Myth 9 - Positive Behaviour Support Is a Quick Fix

​Reality
Meaningful change usually takes time.
Positive Behaviour Support is a collaborative process that involves understanding the person, developing practical strategies, reviewing progress and adapting supports as circumstances evolve.
Rather than looking for immediate solutions, PBS focuses on creating sustainable improvements that support long-term quality of life.

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Myth 10 - Behaviour Defines the Person

Reality
Perhaps the most important principle of Positive Behaviour Support is recognising that behaviour is only one part of who someone is.
Every person has:

• strengths
• interests
• relationships
• aspirations
• abilities
• preferences
• unique experiences

Positive Behaviour Support begins by understanding the person—not by defining them through a behaviour.

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Bringing It All Together

Throughout this guide we've explored Positive Behaviour Support from many different perspectives.
We've discussed:

• why behaviour is often communication
• how Positive Behaviour Support works
• what happens during a Functional Behaviour Assessment
• how Behaviour Support Plans are developed
• the role of families and multidisciplinary teams
• NDIS funding considerations
• common situations where PBS may help

The common thread running through all of these topics is simple:
Positive Behaviour Support is about understanding people.

When we understand the person, their strengths, their environment and the factors influencing their experiences, we are in a much stronger position to develop supports that are respectful, meaningful and practical.

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💡 Belong Health Tip

If you've read this far and you're still wondering whether Positive Behaviour Support is the right service, that's completely normal.
Every person's situation is different.

A conversation with an experienced clinician can often provide clarity about whether PBS - or another allied health service - may be the most appropriate next step.

Our Free Connect Session is designed for exactly that purpose.

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Key Takeaway

Positive Behaviour Support is not about labels, blame or changing who someone is. It is about understanding the person, recognising their strengths, respecting their rights and working collaboratively to improve quality of life, participation and wellbeing through practical, individualised support.

When Should You Seek Positive Behaviour Support?

There is no single point at which someone "should" access Positive Behaviour Support.

For some people, support is recommended early to help build skills, strengthen participation and better understand behaviours before they begin having a significant impact on everyday life. For others, Positive Behaviour Support may be considered after behaviours have become increasingly complex or when existing strategies are no longer meeting the person's needs.

The right time to seek support will be different for every individual.

If you are unsure whether Positive Behaviour Support is appropriate, speaking with an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner can often help clarify your options and identify the most suitable pathway.

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Signs That Additional Support May Be Helpful

Positive Behaviour Support may be worth considering if behaviours are:

• affecting participation in everyday activities
• impacting relationships with family, friends or support workers
• making school, work or community participation increasingly difficult
• creating ongoing stress for the participant or those supporting them
• leading to concerns about safety
• becoming more frequent or more intense over time
• limiting opportunities for independence
• resulting in reduced community access or social participation

These situations do not automatically mean someone requires Positive Behaviour Support, but they may indicate that a more detailed understanding of the person's needs could be helpful.

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When Families Feel Like They've Tried Everything

One of the most common reasons families contact us is because they feel they have exhausted every option.
Parents and carers often say things such as:

• "We've tried every strategy we can think of."
• "Nothing seems to be helping anymore."
• "We're constantly walking on eggshells."
• "School is struggling too."
• "We don't know what else to do."

These feelings are understandable.

Positive Behaviour Support does not begin with the assumption that anyone has failed. Instead, it starts by recognising that behaviour is complex and that understanding the reasons behind it often opens the door to new possibilities.

Rather than looking for someone to blame, PBS brings together the participant and their support network to better understand the situation and identify practical, individualised strategies.

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When Support Teams Need Greater Consistency

Sometimes the participant is receiving support from multiple people across different environments.
For example:

• parents
• grandparents
• support workers
• teachers
• education assistants
• therapists
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) staff
• respite providers

Without a shared understanding, each person may respond differently.
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Positive Behaviour Support can help bring everyone together by developing consistent, practical strategies that are tailored to the individual's needs and can be implemented across everyday environments where appropriate.

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Practical Behaviour Support Strategies for Families

Families can also explore our Behaviour Management Tips for Parents resource for practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies that support communication, emotional regulation, predictable routines and everyday participation. It includes ideas for understanding what may contribute to behaviour, responding during difficult moments and supporting children to develop new skills.

Explore Behaviour Management Tips for Parents

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When Behaviour Changes Suddenly

A noticeable change in behaviour can sometimes indicate that something else has changed in the person's life.
For example:

• changes in physical health
• pain or illness
• medication changes
• significant life events
• changes in support workers
• moving home
• starting or changing school
• workplace changes
• grief or loss
• increased anxiety
• changes in routine

Understanding what has changed is often just as important as understanding the behaviour itself.
Positive Behaviour Support encourages a holistic approach that considers these broader influences before recommendations are developed.

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Seeking Support Early Can Be Helpful

Many people believe they should wait until behaviours become severe before asking for help.
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In reality, early support may provide opportunities to better understand the person's communication, environment, strengths and support needs before situations become more complex.

Early intervention is not about assuming problems will become worse.

Instead, it is about building understanding, strengthening supports and developing practical strategies that may assist the person to participate more fully in everyday life.

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💡 Belong Health Tip

You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out.

Many families contact us simply because they want to understand what is happening and whether Positive Behaviour Support - or another allied health service - may be appropriate.

Sometimes that conversation provides reassurance.
Sometimes it identifies another service that may better meet your needs.
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Either outcome helps you make a more informed decision.

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Not Every Situation Requires Positive Behaviour Support

Positive Behaviour Support is one of many allied health services available.
Depending on the person's goals and circumstances, another service - or a combination of services - may sometimes be more appropriate.
For example:

• communication differences may indicate a need for Speech Pathology
• sensory processing challenges may benefit from Occupational Therapy
• emotional wellbeing concerns may be supported through Counselling
• questions about learning, ADHD or autism may lead to Psychology Assessments
• broader functional support needs may require a Functional Capacity Assessment

One of the advantages of Belong Health's multidisciplinary team is that we can help guide people towards the most appropriate service, rather than assuming Positive Behaviour Support is always the answer.

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What Happens If You're Still Unsure?

If you're still wondering whether Positive Behaviour Support is right for you, your child or someone you support, you're not alone.

Many people contact us before they fully understand what PBS involves.
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That's exactly why we offer a Free Connect Session.
This gives you the opportunity to:

• discuss your situation
• ask questions
• understand the Positive Behaviour Support process
• explore funding options where appropriate
• learn about other Belong Health services that may also be relevant
• decide whether you would like to proceed

There is no obligation to continue after this conversation.
Our aim is simply to provide clear information so you can make an informed decision about the next step.

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Key Takeaway

You don't need to wait until things become overwhelming before seeking support. Positive Behaviour Support is about building understanding, identifying strengths and working collaboratively to improve quality of life. If you're unsure whether PBS is the right service, a conversation with an experienced practitioner can help you explore your options and decide on the most appropriate pathway.

Frequently Asked Questions About Positive Behaviour Support

Understanding Positive Behaviour Support

What is Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)?
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 focusing only on what someone is doing, PBS considers factors that may be influencing behaviour, such as communication, physical health, sensory experiences, emotions, relationships, routines, demands and the environment.
The aim is not simply to reduce behaviour. Positive Behaviour Support seeks to improve quality of life, participation, independence, safety and wellbeing through practical, individualised supports.
Learn more: What Is Positive Behaviour Support?

Is Positive Behaviour Support evidence-informed?
Yes.
Positive Behaviour Support draws on established behavioural science while incorporating person-centred and rights-based approaches.
Information is gathered to develop a better understanding of the individual and the circumstances surrounding behaviour, rather than simply applying generic strategies based on a diagnosis or behaviour type.

Is Positive Behaviour Support only about behaviour?
No.
Although behaviour is an important part of PBS, the approach considers the whole person.
Depending on the individual, this may include communication, sensory experiences, physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, routines, environments, skills, participation and opportunities for choice and control.
The aim is to understand factors influencing behaviour and identify ways of better supporting the person.

Is behaviour always communication?
Behaviour can communicate or reflect needs, preferences, distress, discomfort and experiences, particularly when someone has difficulty expressing these in other ways.
However, behaviour is complex and there isn't necessarily one simple message behind every behaviour.
Rather than assuming what behaviour means, PBS asks:
“What might be contributing to this behaviour for this person, in this situation?”

Does Positive Behaviour Support try to change who someone is?
No.
Positive Behaviour Support is not about changing a person's identity, personality or neurotype.
The focus should be on understanding the person's experiences, recognising their strengths and preferences, reducing barriers and developing supports that improve participation, quality of life and wellbeing while respecting the person's rights, choices and goals.

What is the difference between Positive Behaviour Support and behaviour management?
Behaviour management can sometimes focus primarily on stopping, reducing or responding to a particular behaviour.
Positive Behaviour Support takes a broader approach.
It seeks to understand why behaviour may be occurring, what factors are contributing to it and what changes or supports may improve the person's everyday life.
This can include changing environments, supporting communication, building skills, addressing unmet needs and helping the people around the participant provide more consistent support.

Is Positive Behaviour Support just about stopping behaviours of concern?
No.
Reducing behaviours of concern may be one outcome, particularly where behaviour is affecting safety or quality of life, but it isn't the sole purpose of PBS.
Positive Behaviour Support has a broader focus on areas such as quality of life, participation, communication, independence, relationships, skills, environments, choice and control.

What are behaviours of concern?
The term behaviours of concern is commonly used for behaviours that may create significant risks for the person or others, restrict participation or substantially affect everyday life or quality of life.
Examples can include aggression, self-injury, property damage or leaving safe environments.
However, describing the behaviour doesn't explain why it is occurring. PBS seeks to understand the individual factors and circumstances contributing to it.

Who can benefit from Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support may be appropriate for children, teenagers, adults and older adults where behaviour is significantly affecting safety, wellbeing, relationships, independence, participation or quality of life.
Support is based on the individual's circumstances rather than age or diagnosis alone.

Is Positive Behaviour Support only for people with disability?
No. The principles of Positive Behaviour Support can be applied more broadly.
However, Specialist Behaviour Support is commonly provided within disability services, including through the NDIS.
Eligibility for funded services depends on the person's individual circumstances and the relevant funding system.

Can Positive Behaviour Support work alongside other therapies?
Yes.
Depending on the person's needs, PBS may work alongside services such as Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Counselling, Psychology and other health or disability supports.
For example, communication difficulties, sensory needs, emotional wellbeing or functional difficulties may require input from other professionals alongside PBS.

Positive Behaviour Support & the NDIS

Is Positive Behaviour Support funded through the NDIS?
Positive Behaviour Support may be funded through the NDIS where the participant has appropriate funding and the support is relevant to their disability-related needs and individual circumstances.
Funding arrangements vary between participants.
Learn more: Positive Behaviour Support & the NDIS

Which NDIS budget funds Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support is generally funded through relevant Capacity Building supports where Behaviour Support funding is included within the participant's NDIS plan.
The way NDIS plans and funding are presented can change, so participants should check their current plan and funding arrangements before services commence.
Our team can also help identify the information we need to confirm funding.

Do I need an NDIS plan to access Positive Behaviour Support?
Not always.
Some people may choose to access Positive Behaviour Support privately where the service is appropriate.
If you intend to use NDIS funding, appropriate funding needs to be available within the participant's plan.

Do I need a diagnosis to access Positive Behaviour Support?
Not necessarily.
Positive Behaviour Support focuses on the person's functional needs, behaviour, circumstances and goals, rather than assuming support is required simply because of a diagnosis.
Funding eligibility is a separate consideration and depends on the person's individual funding arrangements.

Does Positive Behaviour Support guarantee NDIS funding?
No.
Belong Health cannot guarantee that PBS services, assessments or recommendations will be funded by the NDIA.
Funding decisions are made by the NDIA based on the participant's individual circumstances and applicable NDIS requirements.

Does Belong Health accept NDIA-managed PBS participants?
Yes.
Belong Health is a registered NDIS provider and can provide Positive Behaviour Support to eligible NDIA-managed participants where appropriate funding is available.

Do you work with plan-managed and self-managed participants?
Yes.
Belong Health can provide Positive Behaviour Support to plan-managed, self-managed and eligible NDIA-managed participants.

Do you work with Support Coordinators?
Yes.
Support Coordinators can be important partners in Positive Behaviour Support.
Where appropriate, our Behaviour Support Practitioners may collaborate with Support Coordinators around areas such as referrals, participant goals, funding, support-team coordination, assessments, Behaviour Support Plans and implementation.

Do I need a referral for Positive Behaviour Support?
Not always.
Participants, parents, families, Support Coordinators and other referrers can contact Belong Health directly.
If additional information or documentation is required, our team can explain this during the intake process.

Functional Behaviour Assessments & Behaviour Support Plans

What does a Behaviour Support Practitioner do?
A Behaviour Support Practitioner works with the participant and, where appropriate, the people around them to better understand behaviour, identify contributing factors and develop individualised supports.
Depending on the participant's needs, this may involve:

• Meeting with the participant
• Consulting with parents, carers and support workers
• Reviewing existing reports and behaviour data
• Observing the person within relevant environments
• Completing a Functional Behaviour Assessment
• Developing proactive strategies
• Preparing a Behaviour Support Plan
• Supporting implementation
• Working with Support Coordinators and other professionals
• Monitoring outcomes and reviewing supports

Not all PBS work requires the participant to be present. Consultation, assessment, collaboration, plan development and review can form a significant part of a practitioner's work.

What is a Functional Behaviour Assessment?
A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) is a structured process used to develop a better understanding of behaviour and the circumstances surrounding it.
Rather than looking only at what the behaviour looks like, the practitioner may gather information about:

• When the behaviour occurs
• When it doesn't occur
• What tends to happen beforehand
• What happens afterwards
• Communication
• Health and physical factors
• Sensory experiences
• Environmental factors
• Routines and demands
• Relationships and interactions

This information can help develop hypotheses about the function or purpose the behaviour may be serving and inform more individualised supports.
Learn more: Functional Behaviour Assessment

Is a Functional Behaviour Assessment the same as a Behaviour Support Plan?
No.
A Functional Behaviour Assessment is used to gather and analyse information to better understand behaviour and the factors influencing it.
A Behaviour Support Plan uses relevant assessment information to set out individualised strategies and guidance for supporting the person.
An FBA may therefore help inform development or review of a Behaviour Support Plan.

How long does a Functional Behaviour Assessment take?
There is no single timeframe.
The time required depends on factors such as the complexity of the person's circumstances, behaviours being assessed, environments involved, information already available and the number of people who need to contribute.
The Behaviour Support Practitioner can discuss the assessment process and expected timeframe based on the participant's individual circumstances.

What information is collected during a PBS assessment?
Depending on the participant's circumstances, information may be gathered through:

• Participant consultation
• Parent or carer interviews
• Support-worker consultation
• Behaviour records and data
• Existing assessments and reports
• Observations
• Support-team discussions
• Information about routines and environments
• Relevant health, communication or sensory information

The information required will depend on the purpose of the assessment.

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

• Strengths and preferences
• Behaviours of concern
• Contributing factors
• Proactive strategies
• Environmental changes
• Communication supports
• Skill development
• Response strategies
• Safety considerations
• Implementation
• Monitoring and review

A Behaviour Support Plan should be individualised rather than simply providing a generic list of behaviour strategies.
Learn more: NDIS Behaviour Support Plans

Who is involved in developing a Behaviour Support Plan?
The participant should be central to the process.
Depending on the person's circumstances, the practitioner may also consult with:

• Parents and family
• Carers
• Support workers
• Support Coordinators
• SIL providers
• Educators
• Other clinicians
• Other important people within the participant's support network

The people involved will depend on the participant's individual circumstances and consent.

Does a Behaviour Support Plan need to be reviewed?
Yes.
A person's needs, circumstances, environments and goals can change over time.
Behaviour Support Plans should therefore be monitored and reviewed so that strategies remain relevant and changes can be made where required.

What happens if restrictive practices are being used?
Where regulated restrictive practices are being used, specific NDIS behaviour-support requirements apply.
Positive Behaviour Support seeks to understand the factors contributing to behaviour, develop appropriate proactive supports and work towards reducing and eliminating the use of restrictive practices.
The exact requirements depend on the restrictive practice and the participant's circumstances.

Positive Behaviour Support in Everyday Life

Can children receive Positive Behaviour Support?
Yes.
Belong Health provides Positive Behaviour Support for children, with practitioner age ranges varying across our team.
PBS for children may involve working with the child as well as their parents, carers and other important people to understand behaviour and develop practical supports for everyday life.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support for Children

Can teenagers and adults receive Positive Behaviour Support?
Yes.
Positive Behaviour Support can assist teenagers and adults where behaviour is affecting areas such as independence, relationships, home life, employment, community participation, supported living, safety or quality of life.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support for Teens & Adults

Can older adults receive Positive Behaviour Support?
Yes.
PBS can also be appropriate for older adults where disability, changing support needs or behaviour is affecting participation, safety or quality of life.
Belong Health has PBS options extending through to older adulthood, depending on practitioner suitability.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support for Older Adults

Can Positive Behaviour Support help autistic people?
PBS may be appropriate for some autistic people where behaviour is significantly affecting safety, participation, wellbeing or quality of life.
Support should recognise the person's individual communication, sensory experiences, preferences and neurodivergence rather than focusing on making someone appear less autistic.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support for Autism

Can Positive Behaviour Support help people with ADHD?
PBS may be appropriate for some people with ADHD.
Understanding behaviour may involve considering factors such as executive functioning, impulsivity, attention regulation, emotional regulation, communication, sensory experiences and environmental demands.
Explore Behaviour Support for ADHD

Can Positive Behaviour Support help with emotional regulation?
Where appropriate, PBS may help identify factors contributing to emotional dysregulation and develop individualised strategies that support regulation, communication, participation and wellbeing.
The focus is not simply on teaching someone to “calm down”, but understanding what makes regulation easier or harder for that individual.
Explore Behaviour Support for Emotional Regulation

Can Positive Behaviour Support help reduce behaviours of concern?
It can.
PBS seeks to understand the factors contributing to behaviours of concern and develop proactive supports that improve quality of life, participation and wellbeing.
Rather than concentrating only on stopping behaviour after it occurs, PBS considers what may be changed or supported beforehand, as well as how the person can be appropriately supported when difficulties arise.

Can Positive Behaviour Support be provided through telehealth?
Yes.
Many components of Positive Behaviour Support can be provided through telehealth where appropriate.
This may include:

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

Telehealth PBS is available through Belong Health across Western Australia where appropriate.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support via Telehealth

Does the participant need to attend every PBS appointment?
No, not necessarily.
Some PBS work involves the participant directly, while other work may involve parents, carers, support workers, Support Coordinators or other professionals.
Practitioners also complete assessment, behaviour support planning, data review, collaboration, report writing and review work that may not require the participant to attend.

Can parents meet with a Behaviour Support Practitioner without their child?
Yes, where appropriate.
Parent and carer consultation can be an important part of understanding a child's strengths, routines, communication, environments, support needs and the circumstances surrounding behaviour.
The child therefore doesn't necessarily need to participate in every PBS appointment.

Does Belong Health provide home visits?
Yes. Some Belong Health Behaviour Support Practitioners provide home visits within their individual mobile service areas.
For example, our Forrestdale-based practitioner provides home and community visits within approximately 30 minutes of Forrestdale.
Home-visit availability depends on the participant's location, age, support needs and the practitioner they are matched with.

Does Belong Health provide community visits?
Yes.
Some of our Behaviour Support Practitioners provide community-based appointments within their individual mobile service areas where appropriate.
The location and purpose of a community appointment will depend on the participant's needs and goals.

Does Belong Health provide school visits?
Yes. Selected Belong Health Behaviour Support Practitioners provide school visits, although school visits are not available with every practitioner.
Our incoming Nollamara-based all-ages Behaviour Support Practitioner will provide school visits within approximately 30 minutes of Nollamara.
Our Forrestdale-based practitioner does not currently provide school visits.
If school-based support is important, let our team know when you enquire so this can be considered when matching the participant with a practitioner.

Can Positive Behaviour Support support someone living in SIL?
Yes.
Positive Behaviour Support may be appropriate for participants living in Supported Independent Living (SIL).
Depending on the person's circumstances, PBS may involve collaboration with the participant, support workers, SIL provider, family or nominee, Support Coordinator and other clinicians.
Explore SIL Behaviour Support

How long does Positive Behaviour Support usually continue?
There is no standard timeframe.
Some participants may require a particular assessment, Behaviour Support Plan or period of implementation support, while others benefit from ongoing PBS as their needs, environments and goals change.
The duration of support depends on the person's circumstances, goals, support requirements and available funding.

Accessing Positive Behaviour Support With Belong Health

Does Belong Health currently have Positive Behaviour Support capacity?
Yes. Belong Health currently has immediate PBS capacity across our team for children, teenagers, adults and older adults.
Our Behaviour Support Practitioners cover different age groups and areas across Perth, Mandurah, the Peel region and surrounding suburbs, with telehealth also available across Western Australia where appropriate.
Current face-to-face options include practitioners servicing areas around Forrestdale, Queens Park and Mandurah, with an additional all-ages practitioner commencing in Nollamara soon.
Because individual practitioners have different age ranges, travel areas and appointment options, contact us with the participant's age, suburb and support needs and our team can help identify an appropriate available practitioner.

Do you provide Positive Behaviour Support in Perth?
Yes.
Belong Health currently has immediate Positive Behaviour Support capacity across Perth and surrounding suburbs.
Our PBS team includes practitioners servicing different Perth areas, including Forrestdale and Queens Park, with an additional all-ages practitioner commencing in Nollamara.
Depending on the practitioner, services may include home visits, community visits, school visits, clinic appointments and telehealth.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support Perth

Do you provide Positive Behaviour Support in Mandurah and the Peel region?
Yes.
Belong Health currently has immediate Positive Behaviour Support capacity across Mandurah and the Peel region.
Our service options include PBS for different age groups, Saturday appointments at our Falcon clinic, and telehealth, depending on the practitioner matched with the participant.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support Mandurah

Do you provide Positive Behaviour Support across regional Western Australia?
Belong Health provides telehealth Positive Behaviour Support across Western Australia where appropriate.
Whether telehealth is suitable will depend on the participant's circumstances and the type of PBS work required.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support via Telehealth

How do I know which Behaviour Support Practitioner is right for me or my child?
You don't need to choose a practitioner before contacting us.
Tell our team:

• The participant's age
• Their suburb
• What is currently happening
• What support is being sought
• Whether home, community or school visits are important
• Whether clinic or telehealth appointments are preferred

We can then consider the participant's age, location, support needs and required service type and help identify an appropriate available practitioner.

How do I get started with Positive Behaviour Support?
Contact Belong Health by phone, email or through our online enquiry form.
Our team will gather some initial information about the participant, including their age, suburb, support needs and funding arrangements, and help determine an appropriate practitioner and next step.
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Where appropriate, you can also arrange a Free 20-Minute PBS Connect Session to discuss your circumstances, ask questions and learn more about the PBS process.

Not sure whether a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment, Functional Behaviour Assessment or Behaviour Support Plan is the right place to start?

Contact Belong Health to arrange a free 20-minute Connect Session. We'll discuss your circumstances and help you determine the most appropriate next step.

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