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Course Overview
Challenging behaviours can affect the wellbeing, safety, and stability of any environment — whether that is a classroom, family home, residential care, or community setting. When these behaviours occur, they often require significant time and energy, which can impact both the individual and those around them.
To respond effectively, it is essential to first understand why behaviours are occurring. A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) provides a structured approach to identifying the triggers, purposes, and maintaining factors of behaviour. With this knowledge, support strategies can be planned that are positive, proactive, and sustainable.
This interactive workshop introduces participants to the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework and demonstrates how to use the Behaviour Help App as a practical tool to collect data, conduct FBAs, and guide decision-making. The workshop equips participants with knowledge and strategies to assess, manage, and prevent challenging behaviours while promoting skill development, independence, and quality of life for the individuals they support.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the definition and characteristics of challenging behaviours.
- Recognise the different forms of internalised and externalised behaviours of concern.
- Explore the underlying causes and functions of behaviour using Functional Behaviour Assessment.
- Gain confidence in using the Behaviour Help App to track incidents, collect ABC data, and support behaviour planning.
- Learn how to apply the PBS framework to design proactive, active, and reactive strategies across settings.
- Build capacity to promote positive behavioural change across home, school, care, and community environments.
Professional Development Relevance
This workshop supports the professional learning and practice of educators, behaviour support practitioners, carers, and allied health professionals. It builds skills in evidence-based approaches to behaviour support, with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making and functional analysis.
Key Links to Professional Growth
- Strengthens capacity to assess and understand behaviours of concern through FBA.
- Promotes inclusive, respectful, and person-centred approaches.
- Builds confidence in using technology (Behaviour Help App) to streamline behaviour data collection and planning.
Outcomes for Practice
- Participants will leave with practical, actionable strategies to assess, manage, and prevent behaviours of concern.
- The workshop promotes reflective practice, skill development, and consistent application of PBS across services and settings.
- Organisations and families will benefit from improved clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes through the use of the Behaviour Help App.
Who Should Attend
- Teachers and education staff
- Parents and caregivers
- Out-of-home care and residential staff
- Case managers
- Disability support staff
- Youth and community workers
- Allied health professionals
- Behaviour Support Practitioners
Delivery Format
The workshop is delivered in an interactive and practical style, combining theory, real-world examples, and hands-on strategies. Participants will engage in reflection, discussion, and practice activities, including guided use of the Behaviour Help App for conducting FBAs and tracking progress.
Workshops can be delivered online or face-to-face, and each session is tailored to the unique needs and context of your service, school, or organisation to ensure maximum relevance and impact.