Navigating NDIS requirements can be challenging, but you’re not alone.

As a support practitioner, your goal is to foster meaningful positive change for your participants.

Whether you’re starting in your new role as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner, seeking clarity on restricted practices, or feeling overwhelmed with legislative requirements, we’re here to help.

Perhaps you’re feeling nervous about stepping into your new role. You might be uncertain about developing effective and ethical protocols for your clients.

Or maybe you just want straightforward guidance on the ins and outs of your responsibilities within the NDIS framework.

No matter where you are in your journey, even if you’re brand new to the disability sector, we offer clear, simple support to help you feel confident and competent in your role.

Behaviour Support Practitioner Onboarding Course

Become a confident, competent and evidence-informed practitioner

What to expect

The Banksia Behaviour Support onboarding course has been designed to support building your knowledge and skills to address the NDIS Quality Safeguards Capability Framework.

Everything from risk assessments to functional behavioural and intervention planning — everything you need to know about your role and how to embed ethical, evidence-informed practice is right here in this course.

Who It’s For

This course is perfect for:

  • New Behaviour Support Practitioners transitioning into the NDIS space.

  • Experienced practitioners seeking to solidify their understanding and skills.

  • Allied health professionals and educators aiming to expand their expertise.

  • Anyone passionate about supporting and influencing positive change for individuals with disabilities.

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will:

  • Gain confidence in your role as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.

  • Understand and implement ethical, evidence-informed practices.

  • Be equipped with practical strategies and comprehensive resources to support your clients effectively.

  • Feel prepared to navigate the complexities of NDIS requirements with ease.

Behaviour Support Practitioner Onboarding Course

Designed to fit into your busy schedule, the course consists of:

Time Investment
5 hours per week

2 hours of live face-to-face sessions via Zoom and additional time for reviewing materials and completing reflection activities.

Duration
10 weeks
Two hours each week.

Cost
$4,400 inc GST

Training
20 CPD Hours

Meet your teacher

Hi, I'm Amy, and I'm so glad you’re here.

With 20 years of experience, I've worked with children and young people as an educator, youth worker, mental health and disability advocate, parent coach, and behaviour clinician.

I’m a multi-award-winning Behaviour Support Practitioner in the NDIS space since 2017, endorsed as an Advanced Specialist Practitioner. I have studied psychology, social work, disability policy, and hold postgraduate qualifications in youth work, special education and leadership.

I’d be honoured if you let me guide your development as a behaviour support practitioner.

Course Outline

Week 1
Why be a Behaviour Support Practitioner?

Explore the world of NDIS Behaviour Support and the core values expected from practitioners.

Learning Outcome: Understand the principles of Positive Behaviour Support and the intrinsic values needed to support individuals with disabilities.

Week 2
Interim Planning and Safety

Learn how to assess risk and develop interim behaviour support plans to ensure safety.

Learning Outcome: Master the creation of preventative and responsive strategies to safeguard participants.

Week 3
Functional Behavioural Assessement

Understand how to complete a functional behavioural assessment to identify the triggers, behaviours, and consequences behind challenging behaviours.

Learning Outcome: Gain skills to perform tailored interventions for effective behaviour management.

Week 4 & 5
Behaviour Support Planning (Parts 1 & 2)

Develop comprehensive behaviour support plans focusing on person-centred, proactive strategies.

Learning Outcome: Create plans that build on strengths and address behaviours of concern, reducing the need for restrictive practices.

Week 6
Implementing a Plan

Learn how to put behaviour support plans into action, adapting strategies to different environments.

Learning Outcome: Implement plans effectively, train support systems, and monitor progress.

Week 7
Knowing it Works

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour support plans.

Learning Outcome: Ensure quality of life outcomes are achieved and restrictive practices are reduced.

Week 8
Restrictive Practices

Understand the use and authorisation process for regulated restrictive practices.

Learning Outcome: Ensure restrictive practices are the last resort and used ethically and legally.

Week 9
Continuing Professional Development

Extend your knowledge and skills in delivering high-quality behaviour support services.

Learning Outcome: Develop a professional development plan and understand the importance of lifelong learning and supervision.

Week 10
Case Study and Supervision Session

Engage in a comprehensive workshop tailored to your interests and needs.

Learning Outcome: Apply your learnings to real-world scenarios and receive guidance on specific challenges.

Next Course date:
14 October 2024

Coming Soon - Course on Demand

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What Students Say

  • Even though I’d been a Core Behaviour Practitioner for a year, learning from Amy gave me valuable skills and resources to bring into my practice. The course is detailed, practical, and allows space for questions. 

    — Julie, Behaviour Clinician

  • Amy is extremely knowledgeable and generous with her resources. This course offers a well-thought-out approach to positive behaviour support in the NDIS

    — Amanda, Director, Proactive Behaviour Support

  • The course workbooks, discussions, and supplementary materials were excellent. Worth every cent

    — Annie, Occupational Therapist and Behaviour Support Practitioner

  • Thank you Amy for making the endless research succinct, and all in one place. Your course is a great start for all starting the Behaviour Support Practitioner pathway, as well as people like me who have been in the NDIS field for many years.

    - Tanya, Senior Behaviour Clinician

Still wondering if this course is right for you?

This course is for you if:

  • You’re ready to become a highly regarded Practitioner focused on quality of life.

  • You’re ready to spending more time with your clients and less time navigating the NDIS

  • You’re an early career practitioner or from an allied health or education background and want to transfer your skills to the NDIS sector.'

  • You would love to be part of a collaborative group setting with like-minded Practitioners in a professional development space

Have questions?

  • This course is ideal for new Behaviour Support Practitioners, experienced practitioners looking to solidify their skills, allied health professionals, educators, and anyone passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities within the NDIS framework.

  • The course runs for 8 weeks with a weekly time commitment of approximately 5 hours, which includes 2 hours of live face-to-face sessions via Zoom and additional time for reviewing materials and completing reflection activities.

  • The cost of the course is $1,200, which can be paid as a one-time payment. This fee includes all course materials, access to resources, and live sessions with an Advanced Specialist Behaviour Practitioner.

  • The course offers 20 CPD contact hours and provides over 800 pages of resources, including templates for risk assessments, functional behavioural reports, behaviour support planning, and more.

  • The course is led by Amy Hall, a multi-award-winning Behaviour Support Practitioner with 20 years of experience in disability, education, mental health, and youth work fields. Amy is endorsed as an Advanced Specialist Behaviour Practitioner and has a well-established reputation as a Clinical Consultant and External Supervisor.

  • Yes, this course is beneficial for both new and experienced practitioners. It offers valuable insights and skills for anyone looking to enhance their practice and understanding of the NDIS framework.

  • You will learn how to collect and analyse data, develop and implement behaviour support plans, understand risk and safety, perform functional behavioural assessments, and gain skills in ethical and evidence-informed practice.

  • Course materials are presented through a combination of slides, case studies, videos, and interactive resources. Each workshop includes a comprehensive handbook filled with how-to guides, templates, and additional resources.

  • You can register for the course by clicking on the Sign Up Now button on this page. After registration, you will receive an email with payment instructions and details on how to access the course materials.

  • By choosing the direct debit option, you are committing to paying for the entire course regardless of attendance. You will receive all course materials each week after the payment has been made.

  • Yes, employers can pay for the course. If an employer pays and the participant leaves the organisation, the employer may substitute a different employee to complete the course or receive a discount for a future program, at Banksia Support Services' discretion.

  • The terms and conditions cover enrolment, course schedule, fees, refunds, participant responsibilities, intellectual property, liability, privacy policy, and more. Please refer to the full terms and conditions provided during the registration process.