Positive Behaviour Support

NDIS, families and support teams

We start by understanding what influences behaviour. Then we build practical strategies with the person and the people around them. Learn about the process, funding and referrals.

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Understand the person and build practical support

Behaviour can be a way of communicating needs, discomfort or difficulty. Positive Behaviour Support begins with understanding the person and the situations around them, then developing support that respects their dignity and choices.Our practitioners work with people, families and support networks to focus on everyday participation, communication and quality of life.

When behaviour support may help

You may be looking for a clearer understanding of behaviours of concern, consistent support across different settings, or strategies that fit the person’s strengths and needs.
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Getting started

What the process involves

We begin with intake and clinician matching. The practitioner gathers information through conversations, observations and available records, with the appropriate consent. The assessment considers the person’s communication, experiences, strengths and environment.

The support plan explains practical strategies and how those supporting the person can use them. We review whether the plan remains appropriate and make changes as needs and circumstances change.

our fees

Fees funding and referral

See Fees and Funding for RM Therapy’s listed hourly rate and information about agreed travel, report and other eligible charges. NDIS funding depends on the participant’s plan and the applicable rules.

New behaviour support referrals require intake review before we confirm clinician fit and availability. Send the referral through our secure form and include the relevant plan and existing support information.

Our approach prioritises the person’s rights, dignity and quality of life. Any restrictive-practice matters require the relevant specialist assessment, authorisation, safeguards and reporting. They must not be treated as ordinary behaviour-management advice.

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Working with the people around you

Where consent allows, we can collaborate with families, support workers, educators and other clinicians. Shared understanding helps people use the plan consistently and recognise what is working.

Ask your practitioner to explain the person’s plan and safeguards in a format you can understand.

Questions and answers

Positive Behaviour Support FAQs

Have questions about how Positive Behaviour Support works, what the process involves or how referrals and funding are managed? Here are some common questions to help you understand what to expect.
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What is Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support starts by understanding the person, their communication, experiences, strengths and environment. It looks at what may be contributing to behaviours of concern and focuses on practical strategies that support dignity, participation, communication and quality of life.
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What happens during the behaviour support process?

We begin with intake and clinician matching before gathering information through conversations, observations and available records, with appropriate consent. Your practitioner may then develop a support plan with practical strategies for the person and the people around them. The plan can be reviewed and adjusted as needs and circumstances change.
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Who can be involved in behaviour support, and how is it funded?

With consent, behaviour support can involve families, support workers, educators and other clinicians so everyone has a shared understanding of the support plan. NDIS funding depends on the participant’s plan and applicable rules. New behaviour support referrals require an intake review so we can confirm clinician fit and availability before proceeding.