Empowering
with
Positive Behaviour
Support (PBS) in Sydney
Tailored Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans designed to help you or your loved one thrive; delivered by experienced practitioners who care, wherever you are. In-person in Sydney or via secure telehealth across Australia.
Why Affective Care?
Expert PBS
Practitioners
Compassionate specialists delivering evidence-based strategies to create positive behavioural change tailored to your needs.
NDIS-Approved,
Support
Fully compliant PBS plans designed to meet NDIS guidelines, ensuring quality care and peace of mind for participants and families.
Personalised
Behaviour Plans
Custom strategies developed with you, focusing on reducing stress, building skills, and supporting independence.
Ongoing Care &
Guidance
Continuous reviews, training for support networks, and dedicated practitioners committed to your progress and wellbeing.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in Sydney
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a respectful, evidence-based approach that understands why behaviours of concern occur and supports people living with disability to learn positive skills, reduce distress, and increase participation across daily life. PBS is delivered by specialist practitioners and often funded through the NDIS.
Types of Positive Behaviour Support in Sydney
Our PBS services at Affective Care encompass:
- Comprehensive behavioural assessments
- Development of personalised behaviour support plans
- Strategy training for individuals and their support networks
- Ongoing support and review of behaviour support plans
- Crisis management planning
Our Expertise in Positive Behaviour Support
At Affective Care, we know that behaviour support is more than a plan; it’s about understanding and respecting your journey. Our practitioners are committed to creating strategies that empower you, reduce stress, and improve quality of life.
Your Choice: In-Person or Telehealth Support, Anywhere in Australia
We understand flexibility matters. That’s why Affective Care offers PBS sessions in the way that works best for you. We deliver Positive Behaviour Support services across Sydney, including Inner West, St George, South West Sydney, Parramatta, Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, and surrounding suburbs
- Face-to-face support in Sydney for those who prefer in-home visits.
- Secure telehealth sessions across Australia, giving you access to expert care no matter where you live.
Person-Centred Support
We place the person and their aspirations at the centre of planning and support, ensuring dignity, respect and meaningful participation every step of the way.
Ready to Find Positive Behaviour Support in Sydney?
We’re here to help you start your PBS journey with confidence and care. Contact us today to talk with a specialist, discuss NDIS funding, or begin your personalised PBS plan.
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Our Happy Participants
James
Affective Care made a huge difference in my life. My Positive Behaviour Support practitioner really listened to me and created a plan that works for my daily routine. I feel more confident and supported every step of the way.
Maria
When our child was diagnosed, we didn’t know where to start. The team at Affective Care guided us with so much care and understanding. The PBS plan they created has helped our child feel calmer and more independent. We couldn’t be more grateful.
David
The practitioners at Affective Care truly care about families like ours. They explained everything clearly and made sure we were involved in every decision. Thanks to their support, our home feels happier and more balanced.
FAQ
What is Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred, evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviours of concern and improving quality of life for people living with disability.
Who is eligible for Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)?
PBS can support children, teenagers, and adults living with disability who experience behaviours of concern that impact safety, wellbeing, or participation at home, school, or in the community.
Is Positive Behaviour Support covered by the NDIS?
Yes, PBS is commonly funded under NDIS Capacity Building supports (often within “Improved Relationships”), depending on the person’s needs and goals outlined in their NDIS plan.
How does the PBS process work from start to finish?
The PBS process usually includes referral, information gathering, a functional behaviour assessment, development of a behaviour support plan, training for supporters, and ongoing monitoring and review.
What is a Behaviour Support Plan (BSP)?
A Behaviour Support Plan is a practical document that outlines proactive strategies, skill-building approaches, crisis responses, and ways supporters can create safer, more predictable environments.
How long does it take to see results with PBS?
Timeframes vary, but many families notice small changes within weeks once strategies are implemented consistently, while more complex behaviour change may take months of ongoing support and review.
Does Positive Behaviour Support use punishment or consequences?
PBS does not rely on punishment; it focuses on prevention, teaching new skills, adjusting environments, and responding in ways that keep the person and others safe while respecting their rights.
What are “behaviours of concern” in PBS and NDIS language?
Behaviours of concern are actions that may cause harm to the person or others, damage property, or significantly limit participation, such as aggression, self-injury, or running away from safe settings.
What is a restrictive practice and how does PBS address it?
Restrictive practices include measures like seclusion, physical restraint, or chemical restraint; PBS aims to safely reduce and, where possible, eliminate these practices by addressing the underlying causes of behaviour.
Can PBS be used alongside other therapies like OT, speech or psychology?
Yes, PBS often works best as part of a multidisciplinary approach where practitioners collaborate on shared goals, communication strategies, sensory regulation, and daily living skills.
How can PBS help our family day-to-day?
PBS can support calmer routines, clearer communication, safer environments, and more predictable responses from supporters, reducing stress for everyone and increasing meaningful activities and community participation.
What should I look for in a Positive Behaviour Support practitioner?
Look for someone experienced with similar needs, familiar with NDIS requirements, committed to person-centred practice, and able to communicate clearly with you and your support team.
Can PBS be used in schools, childcare, or day programs?
Yes, PBS principles can be applied across settings, and behaviour support plans often include strategies for teachers, educators, and support workers to use consistently in those environments.
Is PBS only for people with “severe” behaviours?
No, PBS can be helpful for a wide range of behaviours of concern, including emerging or less frequent behaviours, particularly when families want to act early to prevent escalation.
What should I do if behaviour becomes unsafe while waiting for PBS support?
If there is immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services; for ongoing risks, talk with your GP, current providers, or support coordinator about interim safety strategies while PBS support is being arranged.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS in Sydney)
Safety, Belonging & Support
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is more than just behaviour management; it’s a compassionate, evidence-based framework that helps people living with disability understand why behaviours occur, reduce distress, and build meaningful life skills. At its heart, PBS is about listening, learning and supporting individuals to live more fulfilling lives with dignity and choice.
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Under the NDIS, PBS supports can be accessed when included in your plan under categories like Improved Relationships or Capacity Building. A PBS journey usually begins with a Functional Behaviour Assessment; this helps your behaviour support practitioner understand triggers, patterns and what motivates certain behaviours. What follows is a personalised Behaviour Support Plan co-designed with you, your family and support network.
Good PBS plans reduce behaviours of concern by teaching new, positive skills, adjusting environments, and building routines that support comfort and participation. Rather than focusing on control, PBS emphasises empowerment: encouraging people to communicate needs, connect with others, and pursue life goals.
What PBS Is and Why It Matters?
PBS is more than behaviour management — it’s a framework that seeks to understand the purpose behind behaviour and build positive alternatives rooted in strengths and goals. For many, behaviours of concern aren’t symptoms to control but messages of unmet needs or distress. PBS practitioners use Functional Behaviour Assessments to uncover triggers and build tailored behaviour support plans that help individuals communicate needs, cope with challenges and engage more fully in community life.
How PBS Works Under the NDIS?
Under the NDIS, PBS services are delivered by registered behaviour support practitioners who assess, plan, implement and review supports. This process usually starts with a Functional Behaviour Assessment followed by a comprehensive behaviour support plan co-designed with the participant, carers and support networks. These plans include proactive strategies; such as environmental adjustments and skill-building and reactive responses that support dignity and safety. Funding may come from Capacity Building or Improved Relationships budgets.
Participant & Family Experience with PBS
For many families and participants across Sydney — from Parramatta to Eastern Suburbs, from Bankstown to Northern Beaches — PBS offers reassurance, clarity and consistency. Instead of reactive responses, families learn structured ways to support their loved one’s needs. Carers are trained in strategies that reduce distress and promote positive routines. More importantly, participants often report improved confidence, communication and community participation as they build skills tailored to their goals and preferences.
Getting Started with PBS
To begin PBS in Sydney, discuss your needs with your NDIS planner or support coordinator. They can help include PBS funding in your plan. Once PBS is in your plan, a registered behaviour support practitioner can begin assessments and develop a tailored plan. The process prioritises collaboration, clear communication and regular review to ensure supports meet your changing needs.
Real-World Impact and Outcomes
PBS isn’t about controlling behaviour; it’s about improving quality of life through understanding, skills and supportive environments. Communities across Sydney are seeing more people living with disability engage confidently with family, school, work and community activities. With ongoing review and compassionate implementation, PBS supports not just behaviour change but deeper well-being, belonging and autonomy.
Why Choose Affective Care as Your NDIS Provider in Sydney?
Choosing an NDIS provider is a big decision; it’s about finding a team that genuinely listens, respects your choices, and supports you to live life your way.
At Affective Care, we deliver emotionally centred, participant-first NDIS supports across Sydney, with a focus on trust, consistency, and real outcomes that matter in everyday life.
Here’s what sets us apart:
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Emotionally Centred Support — we take time to understand what you need, not just what’s written in your plan.
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Reliable, Skilled Team — supportive workers and practitioners who show up, communicate clearly, and build strong relationships.
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Goals That Feel Real — we translate your NDIS goals into practical support that improves daily confidence and independence.
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Flexible Support Across Sydney — support where you live and move, with local knowledge and responsive scheduling.
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Respect, Dignity, Choice — you stay in control; we work alongside you and your support network, every step.
Who Is Eligible for NDIS PBS in Sydney?
You may be eligible for Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) under the NDIS if you:
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Are a current NDIS participant with an active plan.
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Have identified needs related to behaviour that impacts daily life, relationships, learning or participation.
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Require specialist behaviour support strategies to improve skills, reduce behaviours of concern, and support quality of life.
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Need assessment and tailored planning to understand the function of behaviour and implement proactive supports.
PBS eligibility is based on your individual support needs — not age, diagnosis, or labels. It is prioritised when behaviour support aligns with your NDIS goals and when it will help increase participation, independence and wellbeing.
If you’re unsure whether PBS funding should be in your plan, your support coordinator, planner or Local Area Coordinator can help review your needs and advocate for PBS to be included in future NDIS plan reviews.
How to Apply for a Positive behaviour Support in Sydney?
Applying for NDIS-funded Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a simple, step-by-step process designed to make sure your support matches your needs and goals:
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Talk with Your Support Coordinator or Planner
Let your support coordinator or NDIS planner know that PBS support would help you or your family member achieve goals and reduce behaviours that limit participation. -
Request PBS in Your NDIS Plan
Ask for PBS support to be included under relevant funding categories (often Capacity Building – Improved Relationships or related behaviour supports). -
Provide Relevant Information
Share reports, observations, previous assessments and daily life examples that explain behaviour support needs. -
NDIS Plan Approval
If PBS funding is included, your plan will be approved with an allocation for behaviour support services. -
Connect with a Registered PBS Provider
Choose an NDIS-approved PBS provider (like Affective Care) and book your first session. -
Assessment & Planning
A registered behaviour support practitioner will conduct a Functional Behaviour Assessment and co-design your PBS plan with you and your support network. -
Implementation & Review
Begin implementing strategies; your provider will review goals and adjust supports over time to meet your changing needs.
If you’re not currently in the NDIS, start by checking eligibility and applying through the NDIS Access process — Local Area Coordinators and the NDIS helpline can support you through that step.
