Understanding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Under the NDIS
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a key approach used within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to help people manage behaviours of concern, but what exactly does it mean?
PBS is an evidence-based, person-centred approach designed to:
Improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
Reduce behaviours of concern that limit opportunities or pose risks to safety.
Focus on human rights and personal dignity by ensuring the individual has control and choice in their support.
The approach is built on three pillars:
Human Rights: Respecting the individual’s rights and dignity.
Person-Centred Practice: Tailoring supports to the individual's needs, goals, and preferences.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA): Using a scientific understanding of behaviour to inform the support strategies.
PBS is more than just managing behaviour—it’s about enhancing the person’s life. Through collaboration between the person, their family, and support providers, PBS promotes inclusion, independence, and wellbeing. This partnership is central to its success.
What’s Next?
In upcoming blogs, we’ll explore the practical application of PBS in the NDIS and how Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) guide this process.
Written By: Ben Dowton
With over 5 years of experience, Ben Dowton has worked extensively with individuals of all ages who have complex behavioural needs.
He is highly skilled in creating and implementing positive behaviour support plans that promote individual growth and development while also reducing challenging behaviours. Ben is passionate about providing person-centred care and ensuring that each individual's unique needs are met with empathy and respect.