Positive Behavioural Support

Positive Behavioural Support (PBS)

Live well, live brighter, enhancing quality of life in South Australia

PBS is a person-centered approach that focuses on understanding the reasons behind challenging behaviours and finding positive strategies to address them. It aims to improve quality of life for both the individual and their support network.

Challenging Behaviours

“Challenging behaviour” means behaviour that persistently put the physical safety of the participant themselves or others at risk, causes difficulties in social settings and limits the participant’s ability to achieve their goals and join the community.

How does PBS work?

Our PBS professionals team up with you, your family, and your support network to really get to the heart of what's causing challenging behaviours. We focus on your strengths and preferences, aiming to lessen these behaviours while boosting your social and emotional well-being. It's all about creating a supportive environment where you can develop skills, feel more independent, and be part of the community.

"Instead of seeing someone as 'challenging,' we focus on understanding their needs and the situations that might be causing difficulty. We work together with individuals and their families to develop solutions that empower them to make choices, live more independently, and experience a fulfilling life".
Daria - Clinical Lead - Positive Behavioural Support Therapist

Behaviour Support Assessment and Plans

We have got a team of registered Behaviour Support Practitioners, who are all set to assess your needs and develop a personalised behaviour support plan which will detail the below:

Understanding the behaviours and what triggers them

Using positive reinforcement techniques

Aiming to reduce restrictive practices

Coordinating with therapists & support workers

Creating practical strategies with you

Providing skills training and education

Understanding PBS Plans

What are the steps involved?

Functional Assessment - Understanding the behaviour (15-50 hours)

This involves talking to the person and their support team to figure out what triggers the likelihood of challenging behaviours. We will evaluate:

Events, Interactions, Places, Times or Stimuli
Strategies that de-escalate or escalate a situation
Trauma backgrounds
Matching the right support team

Benefits of PBS

Reduces Challenging Behaviours

 PBS aims to address the root causes of behaviour, leading to a decrease in their frequency and intensity

Improved Quality of Life

 PBS promotes greater independence, empowerment, and well-being for individuals and their families

Strengthen Relationships

 PBS supports positive interactions and communication between individuals and their support network

Our Values

Reliable

We do not compromise on trust. We build our reliability through consistent, dependable care and support.

Respectful

Treating all with respect is expected. We treat our participants and their families with the utmost dignity, upholding high standards in line with NDIS practices.

Responsive

Efficiency and positivity is key to our approach. We commit to be swift and understanding, always prioritising the needs and concerns of our participants.

Need Support?

If you have a participant requiring support or you would like to partner with us, fill in an enquiry form.