Behaviour Support Practitioner in Canterbury

Every child deserves to feel safe, confident and understood. At daar, our behavior support practitioners work with children and teens (0–18) across Canterbury using evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

We reduce behaviours of concern, build functional skills, and help individuals develop new skills, strengthen family routines, and make everyday life calmer — at home, at school and in the community.

We’re proud to support families in Canterbury, and surrounding suburbs such as Hurlstone Park, Ashbury, Earlwood, and Campsie.

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What is a Behaviour Support Practitioner?

A behaviour support practitioner is a qualified clinician who assesses why behaviours are happening and creates a practical, family-friendly behaviour support plan (BSP) to support positive change.

Using Positive Behaviour Support Canterbury (PBS) and data-driven methods such as a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), our practitioners focus on teaching replacement skills, adapting environments, and implementing behaviour support strategies while coaching families so supports work across settings.

Common issues we support include:

tantrums, meltdowns, aggression or self-injury
anxiety, withdrawal or avoidance of daily tasks
difficulties with routines (sleep, mealtimes, transitions)
social, emotional or communication challenges
school participation, attention and regulation through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
building independence and life skills for home and community participation

We support children with diverse profiles (autism, ADHD, developmental delay, anxiety and learning differences) — with or without a formal diagnosis. Our approach is family-centred, trauma-informed and affirming.

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What a behaviour support practitioner does

Our behaviour support practitioners combine clinical qualifications, lived-practice experience and the PBS Capability Framework to deliver safe, measurable and collaborative care:

Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) Canterbury

We gather observations, interviews and data across home, school and community settings to identify triggers, consequences and the function of behaviour (also spelled behavior in some training materials). This behavioural analysis is the foundation for each intervention plan.

Behaviour support plan Canterbury (BSP/ PBSP)

We co-design clear, step-by-step intervention plans that include preventative strategies, replacement skills, visual supports and reactive protocols to manage risk and promote positive outcomes.

Parent and team coaching

We train parents, carers and school staff in practical strategies so supports are consistent across settings. Coaching focuses on doable routines and real-life practice.

Allied Health Collaboration

We work closely with health professionals like psychologists, exercise physiologists, and speech pathologists. We also partner with schools to create a strong support network. This teamwork helps make our plans more consistent and effective.

Behaviour support plan review

Comprehensive behaviour support plans are living documents. We schedule regular plan reviews, use data-driven monitoring to measure progress and refine the intervention plan so it remains effective and practical.

Ongoing monitoring and reporting

We use proven strategies and clear goals to track results. We prepare NDIS reports when needed and adjust plans based on progress data.

Who we help

We support children and teens across Canterbury with diverse needs, including: Autism, ADHD, and developmental delays, anxiety, emotional regulation, or social challenges, daily routines such as sleep, mealtimes, and transitions & building independence, life skills, and school participation.

Early years (0–6)

We use play-based methods, parent coaching, and routine mapping. These help with big feelings, tantrums, sleep issues, mealtime challenges, and early communication skills.

Primary (7–12)

Support focuses on attention, organization, classroom participation, and peer skills. Interventions use predictable routines, guided tasks, and school strategies to boost engagement.

Teens (13–18)

Identity, anxiety, motivation, executive functioning, community participation, preparation for adulthood. We work on identity, motivation, executive functioning and community participation to support transition to adulthood, schooling and independence goals.

How Positive Behaviour Support helps children

Improving daily life and functional skills

PBS focuses on building the communication, regulation and social skills a child needs to participate more fully. As replacement skills develop, behaviours of concern tend to decrease and families notice an improved quality of life.

Empowering families and the support network

We upskill caregivers, teachers and support staff so practical strategies are used consistently; this collective confidence strengthens the child’s day-to-day environment and helps promote positive behaviour.

Reducing and eliminating restrictive practice

Our PBS practitioner approach emphasises promotion of positive alternatives and only considers restrictive practices after exhausting evidence-based, less intrusive interventions in line with NDIS safeguards.

Training, qualifications and how to become a behaviour support practitioner

Our team’s qualifications reflect the interdisciplinary nature of behaviour support. Practitioners commonly hold degrees in psychology, social work, occupational therapy or related fields and complete targeted behaviour support practitioner training, positive behaviour support training and accredited behaviour support practitioner courses.

If you’re exploring how to become a behaviour support practitioner in Australia, a typical pathway is an undergraduate allied health or psychology degree followed by supervised practical experience, postgraduate study and PBS practitioner courses that emphasise applied behavioural analysis, ethical practice and NDIS compliance. We also support professional development through workshops and behaviour support practitioner course recommendations so clinicians can build the skills needed for evidence-based intervention and effective allied health collaboration.

Our approach — assessment, intervention, review

Assessment & planning

We begin by listening to families and mapping daily routines. The assessment phase includes interviews, FBA observations, baseline data collection and collaborative planning so the intervention plan is realistic and focused on measurable goals.

Intervention & behaviour intervention plans

Parent coaching, child skill-building sessions, classroom modifications, visual supports and social stories. The intervention plan is created with input from parents, carers and allied health professionals.

Ongoing support & behaviour management review

We track results with data collection tools. We schedule reviews of behavior support plans. We offer booster coaching and update plans to ensure progress stays on track.

Typical timelines: many families notice early improvements within weeks; full plan development and implementation generally occurs across 1–3 months depending on complexity.

Flexible Support Options: Clinic & Mobile Services in Canterbury

Clinic Appointments: At our Canterbury clinic, you will find calm and child-friendly rooms. A clinic is perfect for assessments and planned interventions, and is easily accessible for families in Canterbury, Hurlstone Park, Ashbury, Earlwood, and Campsie.

Mobile Behaviour Support Canterbury: Our behaviour therapist come to help where problems show up — at home, at school, or out in the community. For Canterbury families, this often includes support around Canterbury Park, Canterbury South Public School, or nearby community hubs where children interact most.

Telehealth Services: Telehealth works best for follow-up visits, coaching for parents, and checking on progress. It lets families have more flexibility, and still get good expert help.

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NDIS behaviour support practitioner in Canterbury

We are an NDIS-registered team who support both NDIS participants and privately funded families. For participants, behaviour support funding may be assigned to categories like Improved Relationships or Early Childhood Supports.

We assist with behaviour support plan authorisation, NDIS reporting, liaising with planners or plan managers and advocating for appropriate line items. If you search “NDIS registered behaviour support practitioner near me” or “functional behaviour assessment NDIS Canterbury”, our clinicians offer in-clinic assessments, mobile services, school visits and telehealth parent coaching.

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Why choose daar for Behaviour support in Canterbury?

We work closely with families in Canterbury and local allied health professionals to build a strong support network and deliver measurable outcomes. Our approach emphasises:

NDIS-Registered & Evidence-Based

Our ABA and positive behaviour support plans are proven and backed by research.

Experienced Local Team

Our clinicians, including BCBAs, have extensive experience working with autism and supporting families with a support worker.

Tailored and Comprehensive Services

We know that everyone is different. So, our services are personalised for your physical needs, abilities and long-term health. We want the best outcomes for you.

Family-Centred Approach

We coach parents and share practical strategies. This helps you feel confident both at home and when out in the community.

Trust and Transparency

We always give clear communication and reliable services. We support people by building strong, lasting relationships with you and your family based on honesty and respect.

Behaviour Support Practitioner Near Me

Looking for a behavior support practitioner near you? At daar, we provide practical, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) for children and teens. Our registered practitioners help reduce behaviours of concern while building communication, self-regulation, social skills, and everyday independence.

As an NDIS-approved provider in Sydney, we make support simple and accessible. Whether you need a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), a tailored Behaviour Support Plan (BSP), or ongoing therapy sessions, our team designs strategies that work for your child and fit your family’s goals.

We provide NDIS-funded behaviour therapy for children and families in Canterbury and surrounding suburbs including Hurlstone Park, Ashbury, and Earlwood.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Who qualifies for NDIS behavioural support in Canterbury?

A: Individuals with a diagnosed disability that significantly impacts daily living and who demonstrate challenging behaviours that require specialist intervention may qualify. Eligibility is determined through NDIS planning and evidence from assessments like an FBA.

Q: How do I know if my child needs Canterbury behaviour support?

A: Seek support if behaviours are frequent, intense or persistent enough to interfere with learning, safety, community access or family wellbeing — for example repeated meltdowns, aggression, self-injury or severe withdrawal.

Q: Do I need an NDIS plan or referral in Canterbury?

A: No referral is required to contact us. We support both NDIS participants and private clients. If you have NDIS funding, we can advise on the correct line items and help with reporting and plan authorisation.

Q: What happens during a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)?

A: An FBA includes caregiver interviews, observations across settings, data collection and behavioural analysis to form a hypothesis about the function of behaviour; that hypothesis shapes the intervention plan.

Q: How long does a positive behaviour support plan in Canterbury take to develop?

A: A comprehensive plan is usually developed over several sessions and implemented across 1–3 months depending on complexity and observation needs. Families commonly notice early benefits within weeks when strategies are applied consistently.

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