Positive Behaviour Support
Understanding behaviour is about understanding people.
At Brain Buddy, we work alongside participants, families and support networks to understand the reasons behind behaviours and develop practical and proactive strategies that improve quality of life, increase independence and support meaningful participation in everyday activities.
Behaviour is a way of communicating.
Sometimes behaviours tell us that a person's needs aren't being met, they're finding something challenging, or they're trying to communicate in the best way they know how.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) helps us understand these behaviours so we can respond with compassion, practical strategies and meaningful support.
Rather than simply trying to reduce behaviours of concern, we focus on improving quality of life by building skills, increasing independence and creating supportive environments where people can thrive.
At Brain Buddy, our Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners work with you to:
Identify environmental and personal factors contributing to behaviours
Understand the reasons behind behaviours of concern
Build communication, emotional regulation and daily living skills
Support and provide training for carers and implementers
Work collaboratively with schools, support workers and other implementing providers
Develop and implement an individualised Behaviour Support Plan
Increase choice, independence and participation
Support greater wellbeing and quality of life
Our approach to Positive Behaviour Support is person-centred, collaborative and guided by each participant's individual goals. We take the time to understand the person and what may be influencing their behaviour before responding, working alongside participants and their support networks to develop proactive and preventative strategies that build on strengths, encourage positive change and support lasting outcomes.
Our approach is guided by four key principles:
We seek to understand why behaviours occur before recommending strategies.
Supports focus on developing skills and increasing opportunities rather than restricting choice.
Participants, families and support teams are involved throughout the process.
Supports are neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and tailored to each person's unique needs.
We'll take the time to understand:
Your goals
What's working well
Current challenges
Your support network
Outcomes you're hoping for
We'll gather information through conversations, observations and collaboration with the people involved in your support.
Together we'll develop a practical plan with strategies that are realistic, meaningful and tailored to your daily life.
As your needs evolve, we’ll regularly review and monitor your plan (every 12 months) to ensure your support remains relevant and responsive.
Positive Behaviour Support is about more than responding to behaviours of concern. It's about understanding the person, identifying what may be influencing behaviour and developing positive, practical strategies that build skills, independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
Our Behaviour Support Practitioners are NDIS-approved and bring varying levels of practitioner endorsement and experience.
NDIS-Approved PractitionersEvery participant is different. Our Behaviour Support Practitioners take the time to understand your strengths, needs, goals, environment and circumstances, shaping support around what is meaningful and relevant to your everyday life.
We use evidence-based strategies informed by assessment, observation and an understanding of the function of behaviour. Where needed, plans may also include safe and appropriate reactive strategies to guide how others respond when behaviours of concern occur, while maintaining the participant's dignity and safety.
Our Behaviour Support Plans incorporate competency-based teaching strategies that help participants develop practical skills for everyday life. This may include building communication, emotional regulation, decision-making and daily living skills to support greater choice, confidence and independence.
Positive outcomes are strengthened through consistency. With your consent, we work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, Support Coordinators, support workers and other implementing providers to help strategies be understood and applied consistently across everyday environments.
Everything we do is centred on the participant's rights, dignity, choice and quality of life. Our culturally responsive, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approach aims to reduce restrictive practices wherever possible while supporting greater inclusion, participation and meaningful engagement in everyday life.
Where possible, we focus on proactive and preventative strategies that address the factors influencing behaviours of concern before they occur. This may include adapting environments, strengthening communication, building routines and creating positive opportunities for participation and engagement.
NDIS-approved Behaviour Support Practitioners
Family-centred support
Practical & proactive strategies
Evidence-based strategies
Collaborative approach based on client goals
Person-centred planning
Training for carers & implementers
Competency-based teaching strategies
What is a Positive Behaviour Support Plan?
+A Positive Behaviour Support Plan is a personalised plan that helps identify the reasons behind behaviours of concern and outlines practical strategies to support positive change. It focuses on building skills, promoting independence and improving quality of life.
Who can access Positive Behaviour Support?
+Positive Behaviour Support is available to NDIS participants who have behaviour support included in their plan and would benefit from support with behaviours of concern. Our team can help you understand whether this service is suitable for your needs.
How often will we meet?
+How often we meet will depend on your individual needs, goals and support plan. Your Behaviour Support Practitioner will discuss this with you and recommend a schedule that works best for you and your support network.
Can you work with schools?
+Yes. With your consent, we can work collaboratively with schools, educators and other members of your support team. This helps create consistent strategies across different environments and supports positive outcomes in everyday life.
Positive Behaviour Support, Psychology and Early Childhood Supports for NDIS participants and families across Melbourne.
● NDIS Registered ProviderPhone (03) 9851 8200
Email [email protected]
Fax (03) 9017 8920
Locations
Suite 502, 1 Princess Street, Kew 3101
90 David Street, Dandenong, 3175
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