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If you are trying to understand the difference between NDIS Positive Behaviour Support and positive behaviour therapy, you are not alone. Many families, support coordinators, and people living with disability hear terms like behaviour support, behaviour therapy, or psychology under the NDIS without a clear explanation. In simple terms, NDIS Positive Behaviour Support is a specialised service designed to understand and […]
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Understanding NDIS behaviour support and psychology can be important when a participant needs support with behaviour, emotional wellbeing, mental health, or everyday coping skills. Many NDIS participants, families, and carers want clear information about what these supports involve, how they are funded, and whether both can be included in the same plan. This guide explains NDIS behaviour support […]
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Support worker behaviour support plan training is one of the biggest factors in whether a plan helps in everyday life or ends up sitting unread in a folder. A behaviour support plan is only useful when the people providing day-to-day support understand how to apply it safely, consistently, and respectfully. When support workers are properly trained, […]
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ADHD in women is often misunderstood, missed, or recognised much later than it should be. Many women grow up being described as forgetful, emotional, disorganised, sensitive, lazy, or “just bad at coping” without ever realising that ADHD may be part of the picture. In many cases, the signs are there for years, but they do […]
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Understanding what a Behaviour Support Plan under the NDIS is can feel confusing at first, especially when terms like behaviours of concern, restrictive practices, and NDIS behaviour support practitioner start appearing in meetings or reports. A Behaviour Support Plan NDIS is a structured, person-centred plan developed by a qualified practitioner. It aims to understand the reasons behind behaviour, reduce behaviours of […]
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If you are supporting a person living with disability who is experiencing behaviours of concern, you may already know that help is needed, but getting the right funding into an NDIS plan can feel confusing and stressful. Many families tell us they understand their child or loved one needs behaviour support, yet their current NDIS plan does not […]
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Many people start searching for the autism diagnosis process because they want clear, practical answers. Some are parents noticing developmental differences in their child. Others are adults who have spent years wondering why social situations, sensory experiences, routines, or communication have always felt different for them. In both situations, learning how autism is diagnosed can make the next steps […]
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Worrying about money can make reaching out for support feel even harder. If you have been asking, how much does a psychologist cost with Medicare in Australia, you are not alone. Many people feel confused by terms like Medicare rebates for psychology, gap fee, Better Access, and Mental Health Treatment Plan, especially when they are […]
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Autism in women is often misunderstood, under-recognised, and diagnosed later than autism in men. For many years, research and diagnostic criteria were based largely on how autism presents in boys. As a result, many girls and women whose experiences look different may go undiagnosed for years or even decades. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, […]
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