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Positive Behaviour Support for Children in Darwin
Positive Behaviour Support
By tarnimsarkes / August 11, 2026

Positive Behaviour Support for Children in Darwin

A child’s behaviour often carries information. Sensory load, pain, tiredness or difficulty expressing a need might sit beneath distress. Families…

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How PBS Helps Reduce Restrictive Practices
Positive Behaviour Support
By tarnimsarkes / August 4, 2026

How PBS Helps Reduce Restrictive Practices

A locked cupboard. A closed door. A physical hold. Medication given mainly to influence behaviour. Each response might manage immediate…

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Behaviour Support Plan vs Positive Behaviour Support: What Is the Difference?
Positive Behaviour Support
By tarnimsarkes / July 28, 2026

Behaviour Support Plan vs Positive Behaviour Support: What Is the Difference?

Families, carers and support coordinators often hear two similar terms: Positive Behaviour Support and behaviour support plan. They sound like…

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Behaviours of Concern: What They Mean and How PBS Helps
Positive Behaviour Support
By tarnimsarkes / July 21, 2026

Behaviours of Concern: What They Mean and How PBS Helps

When someone you support begins showing behaviours that feel unsafe, distressing or hard to understand, it can leave everyone feeling…

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Why PBS Works Best When Families, Staff and Allied Health Providers Work Together
Positive Behaviour Support
By tarnimsarkes / July 14, 2026

Why PBS Works Best When Families, Staff and Allied Health Providers Work Together

Behaviour support works best when everyone understands the person, not only the behaviour. A participant may respond well at home,…

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Psychology via Telehealth in Darwin: When It Helps and What to Expect
Psychology
By tarnimsarkes / July 7, 2026

Psychology via Telehealth in Darwin: When It Helps and What to Expect

Accessing psychology support in Darwin is not always simple. Travel, work, school, caring responsibilities, mobility needs, weather, and service availability…

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Mobile PBS in Darwin: Home, School and Supported Accommodation Visits
Positive Behaviour Support
By tarnimsarkes / June 23, 2026

Mobile PBS in Darwin: Home, School and Supported Accommodation Visits

Behaviour rarely happens in isolation. A participant may cope well in one setting but become distressed in another. A child…

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Restrictive Practices Under the NDIS: Complete Guide
Psychology
By tarnimsarkes / June 16, 2026

Restrictive Practices Under the NDIS: Complete Guide

Restrictive practices can feel like a difficult topic. Families may hear the term in meetings and wonder what it means….

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Interim vs Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans
Positive Behaviour Support
By tarnimsarkes / June 9, 2026

Interim vs Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans

When a participant needs behaviour support, families and support teams often hear two terms early in the process: interim behaviour…

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NDIS Behaviour Support in the NT: Funding, Referrals and Next Steps
Positive Behaviour Support
By tarnimsarkes / June 2, 2026

NDIS Behaviour Support in the NT: Funding, Referrals and Next Steps

When behaviours of concern start affecting daily life, families and support teams often need clear answers. Who provides behaviour support?What…

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