Positive Behaviour Support Perth
All that we do at LifeLift aims to enhance every person’s quality of life in positive and meaningful ways, bringing more ease, connection and joy to daily living.
Our team prioritises person-centred, evidence-based care, and all of our behaviour support services are delivered with a strong focus on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
LifeLift is a registered NDIS provider, and our compassionate AHPRA-registered behaviour support practitioners are equipped to assist with even the most challenging behaviours and complex needs.
Our Positive Behaviour Support services improve a person’s overall quality of life by helping them build new skills and develop practical behavioural tools that allow them to thrive, participate more fully in the community, and live with dignity and freedom.
The creation of a Behaviour Support Plan is done collaboratively with our clients – and their parents, carers or employers, where appropriate – to ensure personalised, goal-driven care that meets their individual needs and aspirations.
Positive Behaviour Support with LifeLift
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) makes a real and lasting difference in helping people live happier, more independent lives.
From supporting children with autism to those living with dementia, disability, brain injury, ADHD or learning challenges, our Positive Behaviour Support team begins by gaining a clear, detailed understanding of each person’s needs and goals.
LifeLift’s experienced behaviour support practitioners and allied health therapists work closely with NDIS participants to identify any behaviours of concern, uncover what may be contributing to them, and develop strategies to overcome challenges in a respectful and sustainable way.
This may include building new communication or coping skills, expanding a person’s positive behaviour toolkit, or finding creative, evidence-based ways to meet their unmet needs.
Our therapists work with participants of all ages, and all services are delivered using a person-centred, culturally sensitive and family-focused approach that ensures everyone involved feels supported and understood.
Psychology Services
In addition to PBS, LifeLift provides professional psychology services that address the mental health and emotional well-being of our clients. Sessions can be delivered at home, in the workplace or within the community for convenience and comfort.
Our psychology services include:
- Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Adaptive and cognitive functioning assessments
- Mental health assessments and diagnoses
- Executive functioning therapy and behavioural coaching
By combining behaviour support and psychological care, we provide a holistic, integrated service that helps individuals build resilience, self-awareness and long-term confidence.
Why Support Behaviours of Concern?
Addressing behaviours of concern is essential to improving a person’s wellbeing, independence and quality of life. These behaviours may be perceived as difficult, unusual, challenging or unsafe, but they are often a person’s way of communicating an unmet need or emotional distress.
Behaviours of concern can impact participation and connection, sometimes leading to exclusion from activities or community involvement. This can result in feelings of isolation or frustration, which may further increase challenging behaviours.
At LifeLift, we view all behaviour through a lens of empathy and understanding. Our team focuses on identifying the underlying causes and triggers – whether social, physical, emotional or environmental – so that we can develop practical, respectful strategies to support the individual and promote lasting positive change.
Restrictive Practices
At LifeLift, restrictive practices are only used as a last resort and only when necessary to protect safety.
Our therapists are trained in the responsible use of regulated restrictive practices, following the NDIS Regulated Restrictive Practices Guide to ensure transparency, accountability and participant wellbeing.
When required, these practices are clearly documented in the Behaviour Support Plan and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain proportionate and appropriate.
Our primary goal is always to reduce and eliminate restrictive practices by building safer, more supportive environments through positive behaviour support and proactive intervention.
PBS Services for Autism
For individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), behaviours of concern can often impact daily routines and relationships. Our PBS for autism services are designed to address these challenges with compassion and structure, supporting children and adults to live more independent and fulfilling lives.
How we help:
- Conducting detailed Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) to understand sensory, social and environmental triggers.
- Creating person-centred Positive Behaviour Support Plans that include predictable routines, visual tools and positive reinforcement.
- Teaching adaptive skills to improve communication, emotional regulation and social participation.
- Working closely with families, educators and support workers to ensure consistency across home, school and community environments.
Outcomes include: reduced anxiety, improved social confidence, stronger communication, and more positive daily experiences.
LifeLift Functional Behaviour Assessments
LifeLift’s experienced and friendly occupational therapists and behaviour support practitioners conduct detailed Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) to understand the reasons behind behaviours of concern and identify practical ways to promote positive change.
A Functional Behaviour Assessment helps our team and the participant’s family and support network to gain valuable insight into triggers, needs and environmental factors that may influence behaviour.
Our Functional Behaviour Assessments aim to:
- Identify where participants may need additional support to make everyday tasks easier, reducing stress and potential behavioural triggers.
- Observe how a person interacts across different settings such as home, school, work or in the community.
- Analyse contributing factors—social, emotional, physical or environmental—that may be leading to certain behaviours, and determine what can be changed to improve outcomes.
- Highlight positive, evidence-based interventions to help participants increase independence, confidence and overall well-being.
By applying the findings from these assessments, our team develops personalised behaviour support plans that focus on proactive strategies and long-term skill development, helping NDIS participants live with more freedom and dignity.
Have NDIS funding and want to arrange support? Contact LifeLift today to speak with a behaviour support practitioner Perth families trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are behaviours of concern?
Behaviours of concern are actions that may pose safety risks or disrupt daily life, such as self-harm, property damage, repetitive movements, aggression, or withdrawal. At LifeLift, we see these behaviours as a form of communication and work to understand the underlying needs or triggers behind them.
How long does it take to create a Behaviour Support Plan?
The timeframe depends on the complexity of the situation. Typically, a Behaviour Support Practitioner will take 10 to 20 hours to complete a detailed Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan. If immediate intervention is needed, we can develop an Interim Plan while completing a full Functional Behaviour Assessment.
What is the difference between Positive Behaviour Support and behaviour management?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) focuses on understanding why a behaviour occurs and proactively teaching new skills to replace it. It’s person-centred, evidence-based, and aims to improve quality of life.
Traditional behaviour management tends to be more reactive, focusing on controlling or punishing behaviour rather than addressing its root cause.
Who can benefit from PBS?
PBS can help children, teens and adults living with autism, disability, brain injury, dementia, ADHD and other conditions. It supports anyone experiencing challenging or persistent behaviours that interfere with learning, social participation or independence.
Do you offer Positive Behaviour Support for autism?
Yes. LifeLift provides tailored PBS for autism, focusing on structured environments, communication development, and sensory regulation. Our plans help individuals with autism build coping skills, reduce anxiety and feel more confident in everyday life.
Why choose LifeLift for Positive Behaviour Support in Perth?
We are a registered NDIS provider with an experienced team of AHPRA-registered behaviour support practitioners, psychologists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists.
LifeLift’s approach is family-centred, evidence-based and outcome-driven, helping participants achieve meaningful, long-term improvements in behaviour, independence and connection.
Have NDIS funding and want to arrange support?