From KFC to Puzzles and Espresso: A Conversation with Katie, PBS Clinical Excellence Lead

About Katie Katie Hilton is an experienced Behaviour Support Clinician with almost 10 years in disability. At Ignite, she’s our resident hobby-enthusiast and the go-to person for all hard-hitting PBS queries. Our Marketing Coordinator, Eleanor, met with Katie to learn more about her role at Ignite, what inspired her to pursue PBS, common misconceptions in […]

What is a Positive Behaviour Support Plan?

A Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP) addresses and improves the quality of life for an individual and their support networks. It acts as a practical guide to providing effective support with a secondary goal of reducing risky behaviours. A person may need a behaviour support plan if they are engaging in behaviours of concern. There […]

What happens during a PBS Access Report?

A PBS Access Report is the first step in determining whether Positive Behaviour Support is the right path for someone who may need extra help managing risky behaviours. The report is designed to assess a person’s unique needs and challenges, ensuring they receive the appropriate support through the NDIS. It’s a crucial process that helps […]

What is Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a therapeutic approach focused on improving a person’s life. PBS provides personalised, goal-focused support to reduce risky behaviours. It takes a holistic view of each behaviour, looking at what triggers it (the antecedents) and what happens afterwards (the consequences). By understanding these patterns, PBS helps meet a person’s needs proactively, […]