Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred approach that focuses on understanding the reasons behind challenging behaviours.
By addressing the root causes and implementing evidence-based strategies, we aim to empower individuals and their support networks, reduce the need for restrictive practices, and improve their quality of life.
Central Coast Behaviour Support is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals of all ages, across the lifespan.
With experience in paediatric, adult, and aged care, our services address a wide range of disabilities and behavioural presentations, including those with restrictive practices.
We support individuals with Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Acquired Brain Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury (ABI/TBI), and specialise in complex cases involving DCJ, forensics, and severe and persistent mental health issues.
Whether you are a parent seeking support for your child, a caregiver in need of guidance, a support coordinator looking for effective interventions, or an individual needing tailored strategies, Central Coast Behaviour Support is here to help you achieve meaningful and lasting positive change.
PBS services typically start with a comprehensive assessment of the individual and their environment, focusing on their unique needs and the behaviours or situations that are currently concerning.
This process is known as a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA).
The outcome of this process is a Functional Behaviour Assessment report, a formal document that encapsulates the shared understanding of the behaviours of concern, outlines next steps, and provides recommendations.
This report can be submitted to the NDIS and used by the individual and their family as supporting documentation for various purposes.
Sometimes, the challenges faced by the individual can pose risks of harm or exclusion to themselves or those around them.
In such cases, we develop early response plans to manage these difficulties while working towards a comprehensive support plan.
This includes identifying and addressing any restrictive practices to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
After completing the Functional Behaviour Assessment, we develop a Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP).
This plan outlines personalised strategies and supports aimed at enhancing the individual’s quality of life and reducing concerning behaviours.
The PBSP focuses on creating positive environments and identifying specific skills that need to be taught to help the individual meet their needs more effectively.
These tailored strategies work together to foster a supportive atmosphere and promote overall well-being.
Developing a PBSP is just one aspect of the PBS process.
Equally important is the individualised collaboration, training and ongoing support provided to the people surrounding the person.
Having a PBS practitioner to guide you through this process ensures consistency and progress whilst troubleshooting any challenges as they arrive this support is crucial as individuals begin to develop new skills and implement changes in their environment.
Ongoing monitoring and review are crucial even after a plan has been successfully implemented. Collaboration, communication, and regular meetings with everyone involved help maintain positive change and ensure a shared understanding.
This continuous support allows for adjustments to the plan and strategies, ensuring they remain effective and relevant to the individual’s evolving needs.
Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Behaviour Support is funded under the “Improved Relationships” category, which falls under the Capacity Building Supports budget. This support is designed to help participants develop positive behaviours and improve their interactions with others through the creation and implementation of behaviour support plans.
As of the current NDIS Price Guide for 2024-25, the following are the line items and their corresponding prices for Positive Behaviour Support services in NSW.
Capacity Building Supports for Improved Relationships (Support Category 11):
Capacity Building Supports for Improved Daily Living:
Yes, we offer both face to face and online appointments. We tailor support to suit the individual participant and their needs. For the appointments we come to you wherever you are. This could be your home, office or another safe place where you feel comfortable.
Absolutely! We strive to offer personalised support and care, and we want you to feel comfortable and supported at all times.
For face-to-face appointments, we service the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle areas. For online appointments we can service any area in NSW.
A restrictive practice is an intervention used in care settings that limits the rights or freedom of movement of an individual, typically employed to prevent harm to the person or others. These practices can take various forms, including physical restraints (such as holding or immobilising a person), seclusion (isolating an individual in a room or area), chemical restraints (using medication to control behaviour), mechanical restraints (using devices to restrict movement), and environmental restraints (restricting access to certain areas). The use of restrictive practices is governed by strict ethical and legal guidelines to ensure they are applied safely and only as a last resort. The goal is to manage immediate risks while working towards reducing and eventually eliminating the need for such practices through comprehensive behaviour support strategies that address the underlying causes of behaviours of concern.
‘Hello, my name is Elise Taylor.
I’m an independent, NDIS-registered Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner with expertise in complex mental health and forensic disability.
With over 25 years of experience in the community services sector, my career began with roles in childcare and as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) in a dementia ward.
Transitioning to a welfare worker role in a busy inner-city crisis centre while studying for a Diploma in Community Services, my journey continued with youth work, eventually becoming a caseworker for young people exiting juvenile justice centres.
I also worked in restorative justice with adults, facilitating their reintegration into society.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Social Science at Charles Sturt University, I gained further experience as a disability support worker, a role I absolutely loved and which sparked my passion for the disability sector.
Following this, a Postgraduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support from Monash University led to my current role as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
To me, human connection is a privilege. I’ve always been fascinated by human behaviour and have deep empathy for people, recognising that their outward actions are just the surface of a complex inner world.
I’m interested in delving deeper, understanding the unique qualities and intrinsic value of each individual.
By uncovering the underlying causes of behaviours, we can initiate a journey of transformation and bring about meaningful change.
We would love to speak with you.
Feel free to reach out using the below details.