Positive Behaviour Support Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is the preferred approach of behaviour support in Australia and internationally. In Australia, it is the recommended approach for behaviour support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Positive Behaviour Support is often called Behaviour Support for short. Behaviour Support may be recommended when a person with disability has behaviour… Continue reading What is Positive Behaviour Support?
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How do I support someone to make decisions?
Being a good decision supporter It is the supporter’s role to help the decision maker make their own decisions based on their will and preference (beliefs, values and everyday likes and dislikes). A good supporter will do the following things: Know that the decision maker can make decisions A good supporter will know and believe… Continue reading How do I support someone to make decisions?
What is supported decision making?
Supported decision making Supported decision making means to give someone the help they need to make more of their own decisions. Another word for decision is choice. Getting support to make decisions is something that we all do. When we are unsure about a decision, we often talk to someone we trust about it. We… Continue reading What is supported decision making?
Why is it important that people with disability make their own decisions?
People with disability have the same human rights as everyone else Being able to participate in making decisions is a basic human right. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (UNCRPD) is an international agreement signed by over 100 countries including Australia. The UNCRPD says that people with disability must have the… Continue reading Why is it important that people with disability make their own decisions?
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How to use this resource
About this resource This resource is about supporting people with disability to be involved in the decisions about their Behaviour Support Plans. It is designed for families, friends and anyone who is involved in direct support to people who have or may be having a Behaviour Support Plan. This resource can be used also by… Continue reading How to use this resource
