Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Project Details
Funding partner
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Timeframe
2024 - 2025
Publications
Fisher, A., Nicoll, D. P., Belperio, I., et al. (2026). A national survey of informal supporters' experiences and views of behaviour support practitioners in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Australian Journal of Social Issues. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajs4.70135.
Resources
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Team
DCI researchers
Dr Irene Belperio
Dr David Nicoll
Maverick Clissold
Research partners
University of Melbourne - Professor Keith McVilly
Monash University - Associate Professort Erin Leif, Dr Russ Fox
Summary
This project was funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission to support reform in behaviour support practices within the NDIS. It delivered evidence-based recommendations, including a 5-year roadmap designed to align NDIS behaviour support services with contemporary positive behaviour support (PBS) practices, and foster a more professional and consistent approach across the field.
Impact
This project delivered evidence-based recommendations to support NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to realise the intended otucome of reform efforts; ultimately, towards strengthening the capability of practitioners to reduce regulated restrictive practices, uphold the rights of people with disability, and directly support the NDIS Commission’s goal of providing safe, equitable, and person-centred services to NDIS participants.