We believe behaviour is communication. That is why we take the time to understand the whole person - their strengths, preferences, environment, relationships and unmet needs - so that support is not only effective but also ethical, empowering and sustainable.

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What we do - Positive Behaviour Support

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We provide specialised behaviour support for NDIS participants with complex support needs. Our services are tailored to the individual and may include:

• Functional Behaviour Assessments.

• Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans.

• Interim Behaviour Support Plans.

• Behavioural formulation and hypothesis development.

• Strategies to reduce behaviours of concern.

• Capacity building for families and support teams.

• Restrictive practice reduction and elimination planning.

• Ongoing implementation support, monitoring, and review.

 

Our work is practical and collaborative. We aim to create strategies that can actually be used in daily life by the people who know the participant best.

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What we do - Social Work

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Alongside behaviour support we also offer social work services to help people and families navigate the broader challenges affecting wellbeing and stability. This may include:

• Family and carer support.

• Advocacy and service navigation.

• Psychosocial and environmental assessment.

• Support with crisis, transition and change.

• Strengthening natural supports and community inclusion.

• Collaborative work with providers and multidisciplinary teams.

 

By combining Positive Behaviour Support with Social Work we bring a broader understanding of the systems, stressors, relationships and life experiences that shape a person’s day-to-day wellbeing.

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How we work

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At Developing Lives our practice is guided by values that matter:

• Person-centred - the person’s voice, preferences, rights and goals remain central.

• Strengths-based - we focus on capability not just risk.

• Trauma-informed - we prioritise safety, dignity and respectful relationships.

• Evidence-informed - our recommendations are informed by current practice and real-world experience.

• Collaborative - we work closely with participants, families, carers and support teams.

• Practical - strategies need to make sense in everyday environments not just on paper.

 

Who we support

 

We support NDIS participants, families, guardians, support workers, providers and care teams who are looking for thoughtful, high-quality support that is both clinically sound and deeply human. Whether you need a behaviour support assessment, a plan that frontline staff can implement or broader social work support to strengthen stability and wellbeing we are here to help.

 

Why choose Developing Lives

 

We understand that quality support should do more than respond to behaviour. It should help a person feel understood, safe, capable and connected. So we commit to delivering support that is respectful, responsive and tailored to the person’s life. We focus on outcomes that matter: improved quality of life, safer support environments, stronger relationships and meaningful progress over time.

 

Let’s work together

 

If you are looking for Positive Behaviour Support or Social Work services that are compassionate, practical and grounded in the person’s goals Developing Lives is here to support you.

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Get in touch today to discuss how we can support you, your family member, or your service.