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ACT | NSW | QLD | VIC
Understanding behaviour, building a plan
We undertake a comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support assessment to understand behaviours of concern, including the factors that trigger and maintain them. This involves careful observation, deep listening and collaboration with the person and their support network.
Using this information, we develop an individualised Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) that outlines proactive, preventative and responsive strategies designed to reduce behaviours of concern. The plan focuses on building skills, improving quality of life, and supporting the participant, their family and support staff to implement consistent, evidence-based strategies in everyday environments.
Strategies are practical and designed for real life. This may include strengthening communication, establishing predictable routines, adjusting environments, and teaching alternative ways to express needs and emotions.
Where is Positive Behaviour Support available?
Our Positive Behaviour Support services are available across the ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC.
We provide Behaviour Support in these areas:
ACT: Canberra and surrounds
NSW Central Coast: Gosford, Wyong, Tuggerah, Bateau Bay, Umina, Lake Munmorah and surrounds
NSW Hunter: Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Morisset and surrounds
NSW Mid North Coast: Taree & Forster
NSW New England: Armidale, Quirindi, Tamworth and surrounds
NSW Northern Rivers: Lismore, Ballina and surrounds
NSW Southern: Illawarra, South Coast, Albury, Wodonga and surrounds
NSW Sydney: Metro, Northern beaches, Inner West, Western Sydney and surrounds
QLD Southeast: Brisbane, Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Logan and surrounds
VIC Melbourne: Metro and surrounds
VIC Regional: Swan Hill, Shepparton and surrounds
To find out more about Behaviour Support in your area, or to discuss your needs, please get in touch.
Your questions answered
A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) is the first step in developing a behaviour support plan. It helps us understand the person, their unique personality and support needs, and why a behaviour might be occurring. The FBA looks at what happens before and after behaviours of concern, along with broader factors like environment, communication, routines and relationships. Direct observations across multiple settings, such as the home, school, workplace or day program, are a core part of this process.
A Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) is a written document based on the outcomes of the FBA. It includes proactive strategies that address the underlying causes of the behaviour, and response strategies that promote safety for the person and others when behaviours of concern occur. The plan is individualised and designed to be used consistently by everyone involved in the person’s support, including family, carers and support workers.
Positive behaviour support is not a quick fix, and timeframes depend on the complexity of the behaviour and support needs, consistency of implementation, environmental factors and skill-building needs. Generally, the practitioner will draft an interim BSP within four weeks, focusing on promoting safety and reducing triggers. A comprehensive BSP based on the outcomes of the assessment is typically developed within one to five months.
Our behaviour support practitioners can provide support in the home, workplace, day program, supported accommodation setting or school. Direct observations across multiple support environments are a core part of the assessment process. Telehealth appointments and consultations within an Aruma office are also an option where appropriate.
The NDIS provides funding for Therapy and Clinical Supports. The most common NDIS categories of support for Behaviour Support include Improved Daily Living, Improved Relationships and Support Coordination.
We bill in line with the NDIS Price Guide, which is updated every year.
Not sure if you have funding for Behaviour Support? We can help you understand your plan and explore your options.
Why choose Aruma for Positive Behaviour Support?
- Quick referral process: Getting started is simple. Get in touch with our team, and we will work with you to understand your needs and move things along as quickly as possible.
- Experienced team: Our behaviour support practitioners have experience working across NDIS, icare and out-of-home care (OOHC), supporting people of all ages with a wide range of needs.
- Flexible locations: We come to you, at home, at school, at work, in the community or online. Whatever works best for you.
- Training for everyone involved: We equip families, carers and support workers with practical tools and strategies. This includes individual coaching, small group training and ongoing support.
- Local teams, ready when you are: With local teams across NSW, QLD, VIC and the ACT, we currently have appointments available in many areas and can get started quickly.
The Aruma Way – A promise backed by quality
every time. We call this The Aruma Way, our promise to deliver high-quality support that is:
- Your Way: Person-centred support, putting you at the centre. Your Behaviour Support plan is built around your goals and what matters to you.
- The Safe Way: Safe support, keeping everyone safe from harm. Our team is trained, skilled and committed to your wellbeing.
- The Right Way: Effective support, provided the way it should be. Evidence-based practice that gets real results.
- Together: Connected support, working in partnership with you and your support network. We collaborate with your family, carers and other health professionals.
It is part of our DNA. It is embedded in everything we do, and it is what we hold ourselves accountable to.
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