Clinical Services

A Behaviour Support Plan is a written plan of support developed on the basis of an FBA. It translates the assessment findings into practical strategies for supporting the person. A good BSP typically includes:

• Preventive strategies – changing the environment or antecedents to reduce triggers
• Skill-building strategies – building replacement skills (e.g. communication, coping)
• Response strategies – how carers/staff should respond when behaviour occurs
• Crisis/safety planning – steps for managing high-risk situations
• Goals and quality of life strategies – measurable outcomes and how progress will be monitored

Every person has the right to live free from unnecessary restriction. At the heart of our practice is a genuine commitment to reducing — and ultimately eliminating — the use of restrictive practices for the people we support.

We understand that behaviours of concern are most often a form of communication, reflecting unmet needs, environmental stressors, or a lack of adequate support. Rather than defaulting to restriction, we take the time to understand the whole person and what is driving their behaviour, so we can put the right supports in place.

Our practitioners work closely with individuals, their families, carers, and support teams to develop evidence-based, person-centred strategies that make restrictive practices unnecessary over time.

Children and young people residing in statutory out-of-home care present with a diverse range characteristics, needs, strengths and interests. They share the experience of removal from their parents’ care as a result of significant concerns for their safety and wellbeing, such as exposure to abuse and other traumatic events.

An Educational Needs Analysis is described as a process of understanding and addressing a student’s social, emotional and cultural learning needs, as well as their strengths. This involves collecting, reviewing and analysing personal, health, and educational information from a range of sources and determining the need for additional interventions and services. An effective ENA is trauma-informed and takes a holistic view of the child or young person across their physical, social, emotional, educational, and psychological development.

Specialist Behaviour delivers evidence-informed training and professional development for staff and organisations across disability, community services, healthcare, education, child and family services, aged care, and the broader human services sector.

Our learning experiences are practical, engaging, and grounded in real-world practice — supporting practitioners, clinicians, support staff, practice leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to build confidence, strengthen capability, and apply learning meaningfully within everyday practice.

We offer flexible in-person and online training options, including customised workforce development, interactive workshops, and practice-focused education tailored to the needs of teams, services, and organisations across government and non-government settings.

Behaviour is shaped by a person’s developmental history, relationships, and environment — understanding that context is the starting point for effective support. The Comprehensive Quality of Life Package combines clinical assessment with capacity-building support, built around a specific individual. It identifies the unmet needs behind current behaviours of concern, then provides the plan, training, and ongoing coaching needed for care teams, families, and support staff to respond consistently and effectively.