Across Brisbane, families, caregivers, and individuals are discovering the transformative power of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)—an evidence-based approach that’s changing the way we understand and respond to behaviour.
Whether you’re supporting a child with additional needs, navigating challenges in adulthood, or simply seeking a more compassionate way forward, PBS offers practical tools and a mindset shift that’s all about empowerment, not punishment.
What is Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support is a person-centred framework designed to improve quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern by understanding the why behind the behaviour. It focuses on:
- Understanding triggers and unmet needs
- Teaching new skills and coping strategies
- Adjusting environments to reduce stressors
- Empowering caregivers with clear, supportive strategies
Rather than focusing on “fixing” behaviour, PBS aims to build skills, reduce frustration, and create supportive environments where people can thrive.
Who Can Benefit?
PBS can support people of all ages and abilities. In Brisbane and across Australia, it’s often used with:
- Children with autism, ADHD, or developmental delay
- Adults with intellectual disability or psychosocial disability
- Families experiencing behavioural challenges at home
- Schools or support teams needing guidance around positive interventions
- NDIS participants with a Behaviour Support Plan in place
Because PBS is tailored to the individual, it’s as effective for a 6-year-old who struggles with transitions as it is for a 60-year-old navigating complex disability-related challenges.
Real Impact, Real Lives
At its core, PBS is about creating meaningful change—not just in behaviour, but in daily life.
- A child who once struggled with meltdowns during school drop-off now transitions calmly with the help of a visual schedule and sensory tools.
- A young adult with an intellectual disability learns to self-advocate and access community activities without fear or frustration.
- A parent who once felt overwhelmed now feels confident and supported, with clear, practical strategies that reduce stress for the whole family.
These are the kinds of outcomes we’re seeing every day here in Brisbane and across South-East Queensland.
Why It Matters in Brisbane
Brisbane is home to a vibrant, diverse community of people with varying support needs—and PBS is playing a crucial role in helping build inclusive, respectful spaces across schools, homes, and community settings.
With access to trained behaviour practitioners, many through NDIS funding, families and providers in Brisbane can develop Behaviour Support Plans that are:
- Respectful and trauma-informed
- Evidence-based and practical
- Focused on improving quality of life, not just reducing behaviours
Whether through in-person sessions or mobile outreach across the greater Brisbane area, support is closer than you think. From Logan to Ipswich, North Lakes to Caboolture and beyond, PBS can support you and your loved ones for the better.
Interested in how Positive Behaviour Support can help?
Our experienced PBS practitioners at Hively Health are available on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast. Our PBS practitioners work with children, adults, and families to create supportive strategies grounded in dignity, understanding, and empowerment.
We’re here to walk alongside you—whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for more tailored support. Reach out today to learn how we can support you.
