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What is an Interim/Initial Behaviour Support Plan?
When it comes to supporting participants with complex needs, especially where restrictive practices are involved, an Interim Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) serves as a crucial, short-term strategy to ensure immediate safety and well-being. These plans are essential when...
What is a Functional Behaviour Assessment?
At Insight PBS, we understand that behaviours of concern often arise for complex reasons. To truly support individuals and improve their quality of life, it’s essential to uncover the “why” behind these behaviours. This is where a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)...
What is a Behaviour Support Assessment?
We take a deep dive into understanding what a Behaviour Support Assessment is, when and where it is relevant to use, and how Insight PBS practitioners utilise it during our service delivery.
Summary: Australia’s new National Autism Strategy
Here’s our summary of this week’s release of the National Autism Strategy
Assessment Explainer: AQoL
What is the AQoL Assessment and Why is It Important? When it comes to understanding and improving quality of life, the AQoL (Assessment of Quality of Life) is an invaluable tool. This scientifically validated resource goes beyond assessing just physical health,...
The Window of Tolerance
Discover how the Window of Tolerance helps manage stress and build resilience. Learn practical tips to keep you within your own window.
Self-managed Participants and Insight PBS Services
At Insight PBS, we recognise that individuals on the NDIS manage their funding differently, including self-managed, plan-managed, and NDIA-managed options. Each type of funding offers varying levels of flexibility and control, allowing participants to choose what...
Update: Major NDIS Legislation Changes
Following the passing of new laws in the Federal Parliament two weeks ago, some pivotal changes to the NDIS are now set to take effect. These adjustments stem from the 2023 independent review of the NDIS. The new NDIS laws come into effect on 3 October 2024.
What is Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred approach to supporting individuals with behavioural challenges to improve their quality of life. PBS aims to understand the reasons behind an individual’s challenging behaviour and develop proactive strategies to prevent these behaviours from occurring in the first place.
*UPDATE* Price Updates for NDIS FY24-25
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has released the new Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for 2024-2025, effective from 1 July 2024.