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Isn’t Positive Behaviour Support just ABA with a new name?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) has become a staple term in disability services across the NDIS and Australia, yet many still conflate it with Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). In today’s post, we unpack our approach, compare it to ABA, explain why it matters and...
NDIS Update: Staged Funding & myID for Providers
Two major changes have now been implemented within the NDIS: Funding will now be released in stages, and providers will now have to use myID. Read more about them here.
The Federal Election: What each party plans to do with the NDIS
The Australian Federal Election is now slated for Saturday, May 3rd 2025. While there are many contentious topics every election, this article will delve into what each party have specifically said about the NDIS. Please note that as an organisation, we have no...
Behaviour Support – The Definitive NDIS Guide
The NDIS recently released a new ‘Behaviour Support’ guideline. Let’s go through all the main points.
How to become a Behaviour Support Practitioner
The demand for professional behaviour support practitioners has grown in recent years, reflecting an increased understanding of how individuals with disabilities can benefit from specialist assessments and strategies. Working in this field requires compassion, strong...
Insight PBS Acclaimed in the 2025 HRD 5-Star Employers of Choice
HRD conducted a far-reaching analysis of the human resources industry and is proud to recognize Insight PBS as one of the standout performers and celebrate its exemplary professional abilities and expertise. Chris Sweeney, Managing Editor for Special Reports at HRD...
The Four Types of Behaviour Support Practitioners: An Overview
Explore the four levels—Core, Proficient, Advanced, and Specialist—and discover how each stage builds deeper knowledge and skills. Learn what sets them apart, how they progress, and how to choose the right practitioner for your NDIS needs.
Understanding Triggers
Behaviours of concern are never random—they’re responses to specific triggers. By understanding the fast triggers (immediate events) and slow triggers (background conditions) that prompt these behaviours, support workers can develop more effective strategies. This article explores how identifying triggers reveals the function of behaviour, whether seeking attention, avoiding discomfort, accessing desired activities, or meeting sensory needs. With this knowledge, support workers can create environments that address underlying needs rather than simply responding to behaviours.
How to submit a Reportable Incident (NDIS)
What is a Reportable Incident? For an incident to be reportable, a certain act or event needs to have happened (or be alleged to have happened)Â in connection with the provision of supports or services. This includes: the death of a person with disability serious...
What is the PBS Process?
Insight PBS, a leading NDIS provider servicing Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, and South Australia, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and services. At the heart of Insight...