Resources and insights

Explore clear, practical insights, downloadable guidance, and evidence-based articles designed for NDIS participants, families, and support coordinators navigating Positive Behaviour Support and allied health care.

Understanding Positive Behaviour Support and the constructional approach

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is grounded in human rights, dignity, and practical skill-building. Through our constructional approach, we look beyond merely reducing behaviours of concern. Instead, we focus on building meaningful life skills, expanding personal opportunities, and adapting everyday environments so participants experience lasting quality of life across home, school, and community settings.

For additional resources on behaviour support, please see below

NDIS Commission - Behaviour Support Resources
https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/behaviour-support-and-restrictive-practices/behaviour-support-resources
Excellent fact sheets, guides, rights information, and PBS resources for participants and families. [ndiscommis...ion.gov.au], [ndiscommis...ion.gov.au]

Autism, communication, and neurodiversity-affirming strategies

Behaviours often communicate unmet needs, sensory differences, or emotional overload. Understanding neurodiversity is powerful, if you would like further resources/information on Autism and Neurodiversity see below:

Raising Children Network - Autism Hub
https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism
One of Australia's best family-friendly autism resources, covering behaviour, communication, education, wellbeing, and therapies. [raisingchi...ren.net.au]
Autism CRC Best Practice Resources
https://www.autismcrc.com.au/best-practice/elearning
Evidence-based information and national guidelines for practitioners, parents, carers, and autistic people. [autismcrc.com.au], [autismcrc.com.au]

Navigating NDIS funding, safeguarding, and next steps

Understanding NDIS behaviour support funding, reporting requirements, and restrictive practice safeguarding can feel complex.

For further resources on safeguarding, restrictive practices and additional support for carers please see below.

NDIS Commission - Restrictive Practices Guidance
https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/behaviour-support-and-restrictive-practices
Clear information about restrictive practices, safeguarding, behaviour support plans, and participant rights. [ndiscommis...ion.gov.au]
NDS Zero Tolerance Resources
https://www.nds.org.au/learning-and-development/tools-and-guides/resources/zero-tolerance/
Strong human-rights-focused resources on safeguarding and reducing restrictive practices. [nds.org.au]

Families & Carers

Carer Gateway
https://www.carergateway.gov.au
Free counselling, respite information, support groups, coaching, and practical resources for carers. [carergateway.gov.au], [health.gov.au]
Carers NSW
https://www.carersnsw.org.au/resources
Resources specifically relevant to NSW carers and families. [carersnsw.org.au], [carersnsw.org.au]

NDIS Official Resources

NDIS – Understanding Your Plan
- https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/using-your-plan
- Explains what funding categories mean, how to use your plan, and how budgets work.
NDIS – Understanding NDIS Funding
- https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/creating-your-plan
- Helpful for participants who are unsure what supports can be funded.

Plan Management & Practical Guides

Carer Gateway
- Information on navigating supports, funding, and services for carers. [carergateway.gov.au], [health.gov.au]
Raising Children Network
- Practical guides for families accessing disability services and supports. [raisingchi...ren.net.au], [raisingchi...ren.net.au]