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PBS: Assessment and Planning
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There is a growing need to upskill current and future National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support workers with high-quality training that makes a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
This course is ideal for NDIS-registered or other allied health professionals seeking essential skills to conduct functional behaviour support assessments that assist individuals exhibiting behaviours of concert. Its development has been supported by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Victoria.
Taught by leading experts, PBS: Assessment and Planning offers advanced practitioner training that is aligned with the capability skills outlined within the NDIS Positive Behavior Support Capability Framework.
Learn to conduct a functional behaviour assessement
Analyse the key features of a functional behaviour assessment and explore values led, rights based and data driven approaches for conducting an assessment. Develop effective systems and methods for a model of understanding that explains behaviour functions.
Gain crucial support strategies you can apply to a PBS plan
Examine goals and evidence-informed proactive and reactive support strategies for improving a person's life, such as de-escalation techniques and minimisation of restrictive practices. You'll learn how best to incorporate these techniques into a comprehensive positive behaviour support plan.
Examine the essential elements of a quality PBS plan
Analyse the key components of a quality positive behavior support plan that aligns with the standards set by the NDIS Commission. Understand approaches for putting a behaviour support plan into action, evaluating outcomes, and applying organisation wide systems change to support plan implementation.
Develop an evidence-based and person-centred PBS plan
Use a real-world case study to develop an evidence-informed and person-centered positive behaviour support plan for an individual that improves their quality of life and meets the expectations of the NDIS Commission. Gain valuable professional and peer feedback on your work.
Who you will learn from
Learn from skilled academics and professional experts who will share invaluable knowledge you can use in your job.
Professor Keith McVilly
Professorial Fellow in Disability and Inclusion
Professor Keith McVilly, PhD, is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and research-active academic who has worked directly with people with disabilities, their families, and support staff for the past 30+ years. Much of his work has focused on developing support and service systems to better address the needs of people with disabilities who have multiple and complex support needs. His work is underpinned by a strong commitment to human rights and evidence-based support and intervention.
Alex Kalff
Executive Director & Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner
Alex Kalff is an Executive Director of Trellis Australia and Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner. She has over 20 years’ experience supporting organisations, disability professionals and people with disabilities to thrive. With a background in Speech Pathology, she is passionate about all people being heard, understood, and respected. Her approach embodies her commitment to empathy, acknowledging people’s inherent dignity and strengths and finding creative ways to improve people’s lives.
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