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Positive Behaviour Support

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) helps people with disability explore why challenging behaviours occur and learn to develop alternative behaviours.

Our PBS practitioners are experienced, NDIS-registered professionals who work collaboratively with participants, families and support networks.

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Positive Behaviour Support

Our qualified practitioners provide support to develop alternative behaviours that help people build capacity, manage behaviour in meaningful ways and enhance skills that support participation and engagement across home, community and other settings.

What we do 

We begin by taking time to understand what may be influencing behaviour, including communication needs, sensory sensitivities or unmet supports.

From there, we complete a functional assessment and work with you to develop practical strategies and environmental supports that help reduce risk and improve wellbeing.

All supports are guided by respectful, evidence-based and person-centred practice, resulting in tailored behaviour support plans that promote choice, dignity and quality of life.

Then we provide appropriate training that supports clients to develop alternative behaviours by learning more effective ways to communicate, manage emotions and interact with others.

We may also modify environments, including physical surroundings and daily routines, so they are more accommodating and supportive.

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Support to understand behaviour and communicate in safer, more effective ways.

When behaviours are concerning or feel challenging, we create space for greater understanding.

At BaptistCare, we work alongside people with disability, and those who support them, to explore what may be contributing and build practical skills that support everyday life.

We walk with people and their families to identify patterns, triggers and strengths, and to find practical ways forward. We look at communication, routines, relationships and environments, recognising that each person’s experience is unique.

Together, we develop clear and consistent strategies that support safer responses, strengthen emotional regulation and build confidence in everyday situations. Our goal is not simply to manage behaviour, but to support greater stability, dignity and participation over time.

Our Positive Behaviour Support services may include:

  • Functional behaviour assessments to better understand influencing factors.
  • Development of tailored behaviour support plans aligned to NDIS goals.
  • Teaching alternative communication and emotional regulation skills.
  • Adjusting environments or routines to create greater stability and safety.
  • Training and guidance for families and support teams to ensure consistency.

All supports are guided by respectful, evidence-based and person-centred practice.

Positive Behaviour Support is delivered by qualified, NDIS-registered practitioners in collaboration with participants and their wider support networks.

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Ready to get started?

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Talk to us

Call 8273 7190 us to talk about what support you’re looking for or use this form to get in touch.

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Share your goals

We’ll listen to what matters to you and what you’d like to work towards.

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Shape your support

Together, we’ll design support that fits your life, your goals and your NDIS plan.

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Start your supports 

Support begins in a way that feels comfortable and works with your routine.

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We’re with you along the way

We’ll continue to check in, adjust supports and support you as your needs and goals change.

Disability and NDIS Service Availability

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Name

  • “There’s something special about my Behaviour Support Practitioner, Marco. He is very gentle.”

    Kerrie

  • “I love working with the young people in our programs and supporting them to unlock their true potential.”

    Alex

  • “I love working at Baptist Care SA. We provide great service. I feel I contribute to supporting our clients get great outcomes.”

    Deborah

  • “My son has Down Syndrome and lives independently with support from Baptist Care SA. I don’t worry about him because I know he is happy and being taken care of.”

    Janet

  • “There is no greater joy than seeing people’s independence and confidence grow as you support them to reach their goals.”

    Kim

  • “What I love most about Baptist Care SA is their support workers. They’ve helped unlock my potential.”

    Jarred

  • “Baptist Care SA has helped me get things done and use my NDIS funding better.”

    Aaron

  • “With support from Baptist Care SA, I can live on my own and take care of myself.”

    Tristian

Frequently asked questions

A Behaviour Support Practitioner is someone who has been trained to effectively develop a range of Behaviour Support Plans and complete functional assessment of behaviour. For NDIS participants they are also registered with the Quality and Safeguard Commission.

A Positive Behaviour Support plan is a tailored set of actions created in consultation with the participant and their support network to address behaviours of concern.

  • Communication skills (eg: recognising and expressing emotional distress and learning to set healthy interpersonal boundaries etc).
  • Social skills training and building social connections.
  • Emotions recognition and regulation.
  • Goal setting and working towards goals.
  • Holistic keeping well strategies (eg: relaxation, helpful thinking, sleep, hygiene, stress and anger management, eating well, building self-confidence/self-esteem etc)
  • Together, we will implement these ideas in your home and community while continuing to monitor how things are going and support you and your network, to make the most of every day.

Baptist Care SA provides Positive Behaviour Support to  people aged 7 and above.

Disability NDIS Services

Supported Independent Living

Supported Independent Living provides support to help participants with daily tasks, build skills and live as independently as possible.

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    • In-Home Supports

    In-Home Supports provide support to help participants with personal care, household tasks and daily routines to live safely at home

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    • Developmental Education

    Developmental Education provides support to help build skills that increase independence, participation and capacity to pursue meaningful daily goals.

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    • Positive Behaviour Support

    Positive Behaviour Support provides support to help understand behaviour and use evidence-based strategies that improve quality of life.

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    • Occupational Therapy

    Occupational Therapy provides support to build skills and practical strategies that increase participation, health and independence in everyday life.

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