Behaviour Support
What Is Behaviour Support?
Behaviour Support is an NDIS-funded service designed to help participants who experience behaviours of concern that may impact their safety, wellbeing, relationships or ability to participate in everyday life.
The goal of Behaviour Support is not punishment or control. It is about understanding why behaviours occur and developing positive strategies that improve quality of life.
- A Behaviour Support Practitioner can help with:
- Understanding triggers and behaviours
- Developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Reducing restrictive practices
- Building communication and coping skills
- Supporting families, carers and support teams
- Creating safer and more supportive environments
Every support plan is tailored to the participant’s goals, strengths and individual circumstances.

Why Choose WeSupportU Behaviour Support?
How We Support You
Our Behaviour Support services are tailored to each participant’s needs, goals and support environment.
Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Develop personalised Behaviour Support Plans
- Identify triggers, patterns and unmet needs
- Create proactive and practical strategies
Functional Behaviour Assessments
- Understand why behaviours occur
- Assess environmental and communication factors
- Identify strengths and support needs
Capacity Building & Skill Development
- Build emotional regulation and coping skills
- Develop communication and social skills
- Increase independence and confidence
Family & Support Team Guidance
- Support parents, carers and support workers
- Provide practical strategies for daily situations
- Help create consistent approaches across environments

Who This Service Is For
Behaviour Support may be suitable for NDIS participants who:
- Experience behaviours of concern
- Need support with emotional regulation or communication
- Require Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Have support teams needing guidance and strategies
Want to improve independence, participation and wellbeing
Behaviour Support can assist participants living with a range of disabilities, developmental conditions, psychosocial disabilities or complex support needs.
Why Behaviour Support Matters
Behaviours of concern are often a form of communication.
With the right support, participants can develop safer ways to communicate needs, build important life skills, and improve relationships and daily experiences.
Positive Behaviour Support helps create:
- Greater independence
- Improved communication
- Safer and calmer environments
- Better relationships and routines
- Increased participation in community and daily life
Our focus is always on helping participants feel understood, supported and empowered.

Behaviour Support FAQs
What is Behaviour Support?
Behaviour Support is an NDIS-funded service that helps participants understand and reduce behaviours of concern through positive, person-centred strategies.
What are behaviours of concern?
Behaviours of concern are behaviours that may impact a person’s safety, wellbeing, relationships or ability to participate in everyday activities.
What is a Positive Behaviour Support Plan?
A Positive Behaviour Support Plan outlines strategies, supports and approaches designed to improve quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern.
Is Behaviour Support funded by the NDIS?
Yes. Behaviour Support is typically funded under Improved Relationships within Capacity Building supports.
What does a Behaviour Support Practitioner do?
A Behaviour Support Practitioner assesses behaviours, develops support plans, works with support networks and helps participants build positive skills and strategies.
Do you work with families and carers?
Yes. We work closely with families, carers, schools and support teams to ensure consistent and effective support.
Can Behaviour Support help reduce restrictive practices?
Yes. A key focus of Behaviour Support is reducing and eliminating restrictive practices wherever possible through positive alternatives.
How often will Behaviour Support sessions occur?
This depends on the participant’s needs, goals and NDIS funding. Support can be adjusted over time as needs change.
Can Behaviour Support be provided at home or in the community?
Yes. Supports can often be delivered in the home, school, workplace or community environments depending on the participant’s needs.