At Libra Care, our positive behaviour support Melbourne services are designed to support children, young people, and adults with disability and/or autism, including individuals with a mental health condition who may display behaviours of concern.
We believe every person has the right to live a valued, safe, and fulfilling life, with the same dignity, respect, and opportunities as anyone else. This includes having a home within their community, developing and maintaining relationships, and receiving the right support to live well.
Positive behaviour support is a key part of the person-centred care we provide, focusing on understanding the reasons behind behaviour and supporting positive change in the least restrictive way possible. As a registered positive behaviour support service, Libra Care works alongside participants, families, and support networks to achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.
We deliver high-intensity and specialist supports for individuals with complex needs, ensuring safety, dignity, and consistency while promoting positive outcomes and quality of life.
Specialised assistance with daily personal activities for individuals with complex health, behavioural, or functional needs, delivered in a safe, respectful, and structured manner.
Expert behaviour support for individuals displaying complex or high-risk behaviours, focused on understanding underlying needs, improving quality of life, and reducing restrictive practices.
Comprehensive development, implementation, and ongoing review of Behaviour Support Plans, tailored to individual needs and aligned with clinical guidance and NDIS requirements.
Early intervention behaviour supports for children, focusing on skill development, emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and family collaboration to support long-term outcomes.
Advanced coordination support for participants with complex needs, assisting with system navigation, service integration, risk management, and collaborative planning across multiple providers.
Understanding what works in practice is just as important as having a plan in place. For people with disability, the right mix of positive behaviour support strategies disability providers use can make a real difference to everyday life. At Libra Care, our strategies are guided by the PROACT-SCIPr-UK framework and are always chosen based on the individual’s needs, strengths, and goals.
Proactive strategies focus on reducing the likelihood of behaviours of concern before they occur. This includes modifying the environment, building predictable routines, and making sure the person’s communication needs are understood and met. For people with disability or positive behaviour support for autism, these early adjustments often reduce distress significantly.
When a behaviour of concern does occur, our team is trained to respond in a calm, consistent, and least restrictive way. Reactive strategies are always the last resort and are put in place to keep the person and those around them safe while maintaining dignity and respect.
Long-term outcomes depend on building real skills. Our team supports participants to develop communication, self-regulation, and coping strategies that reduce reliance on reactive support over time. These positive behaviour support strategies disability focused approaches are embedded into daily routines so they feel natural rather than clinical.
Positive behaviour support Melbourne services are available to a broad range of people. Whether you are a family exploring options for your child or an adult with complex support needs, Libra Care can help you understand what is available and how to access it.
Children and young people who display behaviours of concern can benefit greatly from early intervention. Our team works with families, schools, and allied health professionals to develop consistent strategies across all the environments a child spends time in. We have specific experience providing positive behaviour support for autism in children, helping them build communication and emotional regulation skills from an early age.
Adults with disability who experience behaviours of concern, whether related to communication barriers, mental health conditions, or changes in support circumstances, can access our specialist positive behaviour support service. We take time to understand the individual’s history, goals, and environment before putting any strategies in place.
Positive behaviour support Melbourne services are generally funded under the Capacity Building supports category in an NDIS plan, specifically under Improved Daily Living. Libra Care can assist participants and their families to understand how behaviour support funding works, ensure services are aligned with approved NDIS supports, and use funding appropriately and transparently.
Care tailored to individual needs, goals, and preferences.
Skilled professionals delivering respectful, reliable support.
Support that adapts as needs change.
Empowering people to live confidently and meaningfully.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred, evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviours of concern and improving quality of life. Unlike traditional behaviour management, it does not rely on punishment or control, but instead builds skills, supports communication, and improves environments to create lasting positive change.
We support children, adolescents, and adults with disability, autism, intellectual disability, and psychosocial or cognitive conditions. Services are available for individuals experiencing behaviours of concern that impact daily living, safety, or participation. Support is tailored across all age groups depending on assessed needs and NDIS eligibility.
We provide functional behaviour assessments, Behaviour Support Plans, early intervention support, and high-intensity behaviour support. Our services also include skill-building, caregiver training, and ongoing implementation support to ensure consistency across home, school, and community settings.
We follow a least restrictive practice approach, prioritising proactive and positive strategies at all times. Restrictive practices are only considered as a last resort, strictly regulated, and used in line with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements, with ongoing review and reporting.
Yes, PBS is commonly funded under the NDIS Improved Relationships category. We assist participants and families in understanding funding eligibility, plan usage, and service coordination. Our team helps ensure supports are accessed and used effectively within approved funding.
The first step is an initial consultation where we discuss needs, behaviours of concern, and support goals. From there, we complete assessments and develop a tailored support plan. Families are involved throughout the process to ensure collaborative and consistent care.
We focus on dignity, safety, and long-term quality of life using a truly person-centred and strengths-based approach. Our support is highly collaborative, involving families and professionals, and prioritises meaningful outcomes rather than short-term behaviour control.