Specialist Behavioural Support
Positive, evidence-based support for safety, wellbeing, and cognitive-social adaptation.
Specialist behaviour support is for people whose cognitive, emotional, social, or physical impairments affect their ability to behave in safe or socially appropriate ways, or place their safety and emotional wellbeing at risk. This can include people who display behaviours of concern, who are at risk of using or experiencing restrictive practices, or whose support needs mean families, carers, and support workers require guidance on how to respond safely and consistently. GRS is an NDIS-registered Specialist Behaviour Support provider, delivering support through the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, an evidence-based, person-centred approach that seeks to understand the reasons behind behaviour and build positive, sustainable ways of meeting a person's needs. Our specialist behaviour support practitioners work closely with participants, families, support workers, and other treating professionals to design strategies that improve quality of life while reducing reliance on restrictive practices where possible. GRS's support spans from initial risk assessment through to ongoing assessment, implementation, and long-term review, ensuring strategies remain current as a person's circumstances change. This support can benefit people across a wide range of ages and disability types, wherever behaviour support needs have been identified as part of their NDIS plan.
Our Approach
GRS's specialist behaviour support follows a structured pathway that moves from understanding a person's needs through to long-term, sustainable strategies. Support typically begins with intake and a risk assessment, so the right practitioner and priorities are identified early, followed by a period of assessment to understand the function of behaviours of concern within the person's environment and relationships. From there, GRS practitioners work with participants, families, and support workers to implement practical strategies and provide training so everyone involved can respond consistently and safely. Behaviour support plans are developed collaboratively, reflecting the participant's own preferences and goals wherever possible, and are aligned with their NDIS plan. Because behaviour and circumstances can change, GRS maintains ongoing review of plans, including monitoring of any restrictive practices, to ensure strategies stay appropriate, effective, and focused on improving the person's overall quality of life over time.
What We Offer
Functional Assessment
Understanding the causes behind behaviours of concern.
Behaviour Support Plans
Interim and comprehensive PBS plans, aligned with NDIS requirements.
Family & Support Worker Training
Consistent, confident responses across every environment.
GRS's Specialist Behaviour Support Workflow
- Intake — risk assessment, practitioner assignment, clinical handover, stakeholder meetings, and initiation of restrictive practice approvals if needed
- Assessment (0–1 months) — Functional Behaviour Assessment, engaging support networks, interim behaviour support plan, provider education
- Implementation (within 6 months) — ongoing data collection, comprehensive plan development, staff training, regular stakeholder communication
- Review & Maintenance (ongoing) — initial review at one month post-draft, formal reviews at least annually, restrictive practice monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is specialist behaviour support for?
This support is for people whose cognitive, emotional, social, or physical impairments affect their ability to behave safely or in socially appropriate ways. It can benefit people of any age or disability type where behaviours of concern, safety risks, or restrictive practices have been identified as part of their NDIS plan.
What is Positive Behaviour Support and does GRS use it?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based, person-centred framework that focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviour and building positive strategies to meet a person's needs, rather than simply managing behaviour. GRS is a registered Specialist Behaviour Support provider and delivers all support through this framework.
What does the process of getting a behaviour support plan involve?
Support generally begins with an intake and risk assessment, followed by an assessment period to understand the behaviours of concern, before a plan is developed and implemented with training for family and support workers. Plans are then reviewed regularly to make sure strategies remain effective and current.
Will my family or support workers be involved?
Yes, families, carers, and support workers are central to specialist behaviour support. GRS practitioners work closely with everyone involved in a person's daily life, providing guidance and training so that strategies can be applied consistently across home, community, and other support settings.
Is specialist behaviour support funded through the NDIS?
Yes, GRS is an NDIS-registered Specialist Behaviour Support provider and delivers this support in line with each participant's NDIS plan, including funding for behaviour support assessments and plans where this has been approved, and works with support coordinators to confirm what is covered.
How do I start the process with GRS for behaviour support?
You can contact GRS directly or be referred by a support coordinator, family member, or another service already involved in a person's care. GRS will begin with an intake process to understand the situation and assess how best to proceed.
Does specialist behaviour support only apply where restrictive practices are already in use?
No, support can be provided even where restrictive practices aren't currently in use, particularly where there's a risk of behaviours of concern affecting safety or wellbeing. Early support can help reduce the likelihood of restrictive practices being needed in the first place.