Positive Behaviour Support on the Gold Coast
A person-centred approach to understanding and supporting behaviour
Instead of focusing on managing behaviours, we seek to understand their underlying causes and work collaboratively with individuals, families, and support networks to create meaningful and lasting change. At its heart, PBS is about building quality of life—not just reducing behaviours of concern.
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NDIS Registered - Improved Relationships
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Experienced Team
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Neuro-Affirming & Trauma-Informed
What is Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred approach to understanding and supporting behaviour. Rather than focusing on simply addressing challenges, PBS seeks to understand the underlying reasons for behaviours and collaborates with individuals, families, and support networks to foster meaningful and lasting change.
At its heart, PBS is about building quality of life — not just reducing behaviours of concern.
We look at the big picture: environment, communication, relationships, sensory needs, and daily routines. Every plan is tailored to the individual, recognising that behaviour is communication.
How Does It Work?
PBS is a collaborative process that brings everyone together—the individual, their family, carers, and other professionals
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Understanding the person
We start with thorough assessments, conversations, and observations to uncover the triggers, strengths, and motivations behind behaviours.
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Developing a Plan
Together, we design strategies that make daily life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. This might include changes to routines, skill-building, communication supports, and enhancing individual's strengths.
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Implementing Supports
We train and guide the people closest to the individual so the plan works in real life. We also work alongside the individual to support their skill development and advocate for their needs.
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Review and Adjust
Behaviour isn't static, and neither are we. We check in, adapt strategies, and celebrate progress along the way.
What's In It For You?
PBS can make a real difference in everyday life
Reduce the use of restrictive practices
Reducing stress for individuals and their families
Building independence and confidence
Improving communication and social connection
Creating safer, more positive environments
Supporting long-term growth and wellbeing
It's about empowering people to thrive to live their best life.
Why Choose Connect & Thrive?
Our comprehensive approach combines expertise, compassion, and evidence-based methods
Person-Centered Approach
We focus on understanding each individual's unique needs, strengths, and goals to create truly personalised support plans.
Evidence-Based Strategies
Our Positive Behaviour Support methods are grounded in proven research and best practices in the field.
Collaborative Care
We work closely with families, support teams, and other professionals to ensure consistent, coordinated support.
Flexible Service Delivery
Sessions available at our Guanaba premises, in your home, at school, or via telehealth to suit your needs.
Why We're Different
Lots of providers talk about PBS, but here's what sets us apart
Neuro-Affirming & Trauma-Informed
We support a person's unique gifts and differences, focusing on strengths-based support, creating inclusive environments, allowing individuals to be their authentic selves.
Creative & Unique Delivery
While we use proven, evidence-based practices, we don't deliver them in a "one size fits all" way. We adapt standard approaches to each person's unique needs, preferences, and circumstances.
Outcomes-Focused
We're not just here to deliver a Behaviour Support Plan. We work extensively with individuals to find strategies that are effective and practical.
Team Approach
We work alongside families, carers, stakeholders, and teams to build confidence and keep things moving forward.
We Celebrate Wins
Big or small, we believe every success is worth celebrating—and we make the process as positive as the outcomes.
Our Team of Professionals
At Connect and Thrive, we only employ highly-skilled, results-focused and down-to-earth professionals that align with our core values.
Get Started Today
Take the first step towards positive change. Contact us for a confidential discussion about how we can help.
Contact Information
Phone
0494 119 498
Location
254 Birds Rd, Guanaba, QLD, 4210
(Flexible service delivery: In-person, home visits & telehealth)
NDIS Registered Provider
Connect and Thrive is a registered NDIS provider of Improved Relationships funding, offering behaviour support services across the Gold Coast and surrounding areas.