Online Positive Behaviour Support

You have two options to get funding for Positive Behaviour Support:
Option 1 (Main Pathway) : Request a Plan Review 
You can ask the NDIA for a plan reassessment specifically to add PBS funding. But the NDIA will only add PBS funding if there is evidence of behaviours of concern and a clear link to safety, wellbeing, or participation.

Strong evidence could include a letter or report from a GP, psychologist, psychiatrist, occupational therapist, or support coordinator. The letter could describe behaviours that are unsafe, distressing, or restrictive, the impact on daily life, relationships, housing, or support workers, and any risk of restrictive practices or their current use.

How to request a NDIS plan review:
You, or your nominee or support coordinator, can call the NDIS to request a section 48 plan reassessment or submit a Change of Circumstances form. Be very clear when making the request: “Positive Behaviour Support is required to reduce behaviours of concern and prevent restrictive practices.”

Option 2: You can get interim or short-term PBS approved

Sometimes the NDIA will approve time-limited funding for Positive Behaviour Support, e.g. three to six months, to complete a Behaviour Support Assessment and/or develop a Behaviour Support Plan.

This is more likely if there is an immediate risk, you are at risk of losing housing or supports, or services are refusing support without a Behaviour Support Plan. A support coordinator can strongly advocate for you if you have one.

Online Positive Behaviour Support services are becoming more popular as technology improves. There are many benefits of online therapy, which include:

Convenience and flexibility
You can receive Positive Behaviour Support services from the comfort of your own home, at work, pre-school or school. This is particularly helpful for those who have difficulty leaving their homes or who live in remote areas.

Improved access to care
You may have more options for therapists and appointment times when you receive therapy services online. It also improves opportunities for family and parent involvement.

Reduced costs
Online Positive Behaviour Support services may be less expensive than in-person services. You may also save on travel costs and time.

Improved outcomes
Studies have shown that online Positive Behaviour Support is as effective as in-person therapy for many people.

Fun and novel approach
Many people find that online therapy sessions are a fun and novel approach to therapy. This can often help people to stay engaged in their treatment.

Online Positive Behaviour Support services can be provided to individuals of all ages. Positive Behaviour Support services can be delivered via video calls in a variety of settings, including childcare, pre-school, school, work or aged care facilities, community health centres, and private practices.

PBS is an evidence-based practice that reduces challenging behaviours by understanding the function of the behaviour. It teaches new skills and positive behaviours that address this function rather than simply stopping the behaviour, resulting in long-term sustainable outcomes.

Our approach at Therapy Connect:

• Assessment
• Development of an individualised Behaviour Support Plan
• Implementation, including training for support staff and capacity building

Speech Therapy – Communicate to the best of your ability including verbal and non-verbal language as well as swallowing.

Dietetics – Plan and manage your diet and learn about nutrition to ensure you maintain a healthy diet.

Physiotherapy – Improve movement, reduce pain and speed up healing to increase your quality of life.

Psychology – Develop coping and prevention skills for anxiety, anger, stress and other challenges.