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Discover our BSDP, your gateway to a rewarding career as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner. Whether you're just starting or seeking advanced training, our innovative program has tailored options to meet your needs.


Here's what you'll gain from enrolling in our program

Gain expertise with expert designed modules

Access abundant resources for skill enhancement

Streamline NDIS registration with our support

Receive invaluable clinical supervision

Connect with a supportive practitioner community

Unlock exciting employment prospects

About the program


The Behaviour Support Development Program (BSDP) is both a pathway and training opportunity for those who would like to become a Behaviour Support Practitioner under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).



The BSDP offers a practical and flexible approach to learning the basics of behaviour support and/or to support short or longer term with registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, including clinical supervision and more advanced learning modules. The extent of involvement in the program is entirely up to you.


The initial program offers:


  • 7 Modules constructed by experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners with access to the lead Advanced Practitioner to introduce the basics of behaviour support to you.
  • Resources and additional learning opportunities to support you in working with people with behaviours of concern.
  • Support to register as a suitable NDIS practitioner.
  • Clinical Supervision.
  • Networking opportunities with other practitioners and disciplines.
  • ·Potential employment in the industry as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.


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Why choose helpz for your Behaviour Support training?

Your path to success

NDIS registration made easy

Through the BSDP, our team can assist you with registering as a practitioner by supporting you with using the portal, developing a professional learning plan, a supervision agreement, and ensuring your resume reflects the values and roles of a practitioner.


Dive into engaging modules, guided by experts

Access to a Senior Practitioner to answer questions about the module content and assistance with commencing the portfolio of evidence and self-assessment documents for the NDIS Commission.


Participate in real-word discussions

Networking opportunities with other practitioners and disciplines.


Develop a comprehensive NDIS portfolio

Successful applicants to the NDIS will then be required to complete a portfolio of evidence within 12 months to demonstrate their skills and experience in the discipline. Our BSDP will support you to achieve this, and can provide long term support as you work through the various levels for Behaviours Support Practitioners.

Continuous support and mentorship

Ongoing supervision, mentorship and support by a Senior Practitioner from helpz throughout the program and support with further progression towards Proficient or Advanced levels of capability as guided by the NDIS Commission Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.


Employment opportunities

Employment with helpz, on merit, with reimbursement of costs incurred from the application and program as part of the salary structure.


"Being a Behaviour Support Practitioner is both rewarding and a privilege. Hearing the life story of the people I support and getting to work with them to help improve their quality of life is a unique opportunity to help make a difference.”

– Grace –

BSDP graduate and helpz Behaviour Support Practitioner. 

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Introduction to Positive Behaviour Support

Detailed BSDP structure

  • Phase 1 – Registration application

    • Create PRODA account (applicant initiated)
    • NDIS Commission application portal – Alternative assessment pathway (applicant initiated)
    • Supporting application through 2 key documents (and endorsed by an Advanced Capability Suitable assessed Behaviour Support Practitioner): Supervision Agreement and Behaviour Support Practitioner Learning Plan

  • Phase 2 – Suitable assessed Practitioner

    Option 1 – includes the 7 BSDP modules.

    • What the scope of this means – NDIS Commission assessed for relevance to the role, not advising that one is clinically competent.
    • Finding an employer or sector partner to develop the competencies – Core competencies are required to develop:
    • A portfolio of evidence relevant to the competencies of the Core Practitioner role (within 12 months) 
    • Development and endorsement from a clinical supervisor with a self-assessment checklist (within 12 months) 
    • Requires access to a participant to demonstrate the skills
    • If requiring access to a helpz participant, set up as a temporarily employed Practitioner that will also require relevant NDIS & helpz employment checks, including an interview. 

    NB – Depending on the individual, helpz can support a new practitioner to reach Core competency within 12 weeks.  


    Option 2 – BSDP modules only  


    All modules are recorded online sessions.

    Behaviour Support Practitioner Program Modules:

    1. Introduction to behaviour support and disability (for those new to the industry)  - Introductory module
    2. Risks and Behaviour Support
    3. Restrictive Practices
    4. Functional Behaviour Assessment
    5. Formulation
    6. Planning
    7. Training, Implementation and Review

    This includes access to resources relating to the module; ongoing access to a Practitioner to answer questions about the module content and advice with commencing the portfolio of evidence and self-assessment documents for the NDIS Commission and also anything about behaviour support; Certificate of completion for the module/s. Upon completion of all modules, an invitation to attend a helpz Communities of Practice (CoPs) for a real BSP practice discussion.


  • Phase 3 – Post program

    Option 1 

    • Supervision, mentorship and support by a Senior BSP from helpz
    • Completion of the portfolio of evidence and self-assessment to Core capability

    Option 2 

    • Employment with helpz (through a merit process)
    • Re-imbursed costs incurred from application and program as part of salary structure

  • Program variations

    • Proficient and Advanced Practitioner support programs (set program based on individual.  Quotation advised after consultation with Practitioner/Organisation)
    • Access to CoPs only - monthly subscription
    • Membership – access to resources, CoPs and Supervision - monthly
    • Supervision only – variation Snr or peer networking 
    • Access to more advanced training and modules specific to across the lifespan and diagnostic-specific areas of support
    • Access to how transdisciplinary support can be scaffolded by behaviour support – ie the direct links to areas such as Music Therapy, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology as examples.


FAQs about the program

  • Are the modules recorded?

    Yes.  We will send them to you through our Learning platform called Teachable.  Subsequent to completing a module/s, there will be set times to access ‘live’ chats with the Senior Practitioner to ask any questions.

  • What course material will I receive?

    You will receive access to the recording through Teachable  and a link to set up your own profile on this platform.  This is also where you can purchase modules or other packages of interest. We also provide additional readings, resources and templates that can assist you with the role and also your portfolio of evidence.  

  • What will I receive after completing the 7 modules?

    helpz will provide you with a certificate of completion of the 7 modules. These modules cover all of the knowledge capabilities for in the Core portfolio of evidence. This means you are well on your way to developing your portfolio of evidence for your self-assessment.  

    NB – the modules will have a questionnaire to return (and provided in the package sent) that will need to be returned to trigger the provision of the certificate/s.


FAQs about the role

  • What does a Behaviour Support Practitioner do?

    Behaviour Support Practitioners work with children and adults who present with behaviours of concern.  Behaviour Support Practitioners collect data and information about the person, conduct interviews and observations and work with the person and their support network to establish underlying causes of the behaviour. Once those causes are known, the behaviour support practitioner will compile a report or construct a plan and develop strategies to assist in the reduction of and/or elimination of those behaviours, while also looking for ways to improve the person's quality of life and independence. Find out more on our Behaviour Support service page.

  • What age group can I work with as a practitioner?

    Behaviour support is across the life span. We work with children right through to older adults with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities / dementia, etc.  


    It would be recommended that your caseload be developed around the age group you are most comfortable with. However, additional training can be provided if you would like to expand on your area of expertise.  helpz has access to a diverse range of skillsets within behaviour support.

     

    The training program provides the principles and processes of Positive Behaviour Support under the NDIS and these can be applied to any age group. 


  • What experience do I need to become a Behaviour Support Practitioner?

    The pathway to be a Behaviour Support Practitioner has most success from applicants that have experience supporting people with a disability, currently work in a disability area, have a recognised relevant degree (such as Allied Health, Social Work, Teaching, etc) or present with an experienced or informed approach to disability and behaviours of concern.  We would welcome discussions with all interested parties to see how your experience may fit with the role. 


  • Registering as a Behaviour Support Practitioner

    In order to provide behaviour support to NDIS participants, Behaviour Support Practitioners must be registered with the NDIA and be linked to employment that has registration to provide behaviour support services. 


    Through the BSDP, our team can assist you with registering as a practitioner by supporting you with using the portal, developing a professional learning plan, a supervision agreement, and ensuring your resume reflects the values and roles of a practitioner. 


    Successful applicants to the NDIS will then be required to complete a portfolio of evidence within 12 months to demonstrate their skills and experience in the discipline. Our BSDP will support you to achieve this, and can provide long term support as you work through the various levels for Behaviours Support Practitioners. 


    Those levels are: 

    • Core Practitioner
    • Proficient Practitioner
    • Advanced Practitioner
    • Specialist Practitioner

  • Are there other expectations of the role?

    In order to gain employment under the NDIS, you will be required to also have relevant Working with Children Check (WWCC) / Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) jurisdictional clearances, as well as a NDIS Worker Check. Generally, for this role you will also require a Driver's licence. 

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