Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners and Therapeutic Supports

Empowering Growth, Autonomy & Wellbeing

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners and Therapeutic Supports

Person-Centred, Neuro-Affirming Support for Positive Outcomes

In the case of Kalliopi Support Services, we recognise that people are all unique, requiring different things for themselves in terms of expression, communication, skills, and goals.

Our Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners and Therapeutic Supports are aimed at working in collaboration with participants, their families, carers, and support networks to generate practical and positive results.

Our approach is person-centred and neuro-affirming, where we aim to understand the person and not only the behaviour. We try to understand the factors that affect this individual’s experience and needs, as well as helping to establish strategies to ensure safety, wellness, communication, participation, and independence of the participant.

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Core Tenets of Our Care

  • Neuro-Affirming Framework: Celebrating natural neurodivergence rather than viewing it as a deficit.
  • Multidisciplinary Care: Guiding participants towards appropriate therapeutic supports seamlessly.
  • Dignity & Choice: Strategies built upon mutual respect, personal autonomy, and true consent.

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Foundational Methodology

What is Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an intervention approach which aims to understand why certain behaviours might happen and how to provide appropriate support for an individual.

Rather than attempting to suppress a behaviour, PBS tries to look at an individual as a whole.

The Goal of Positive Behaviour Support

The goal is to create positive interventions that would help participants lead more comfortable lives and engage in community activities with confidence. We investigate exploring his or her surroundings, communication needs, social relationships, routines, interests, abilities, and support needs.

Kalliopi Philosophy

"At Kalliopi Support Services, we consider behaviour to be a form of communication."

Holistic Support Factors

Our approach takes into consideration such factors as:

  • Strengths and abilities
  • Environment & setting
  • Emotional & psychosocial
  • Sensory needs
  • Life transitions
  • Communication needs
  • Routines & structure
  • Social relationships
  • Community involvement
  • Changing circumstances

We try to create realistic, respectful and meaningful approaches for participants, maintaining the participant’s dignity and rights at all times.

Core Service

What Is Support Coordination?

The purpose of Support Coordination is to help participants of the NDIS understand how to make use of their plans and supports.

Kalliopi Support Services will assist you in making your NDIS experience easier to comprehend and manage. We can help you in finding appropriate services, coordinating various service providers, building support networks, and becoming more independent in the decision making process.

Our mission is not to make decisions for you. We will help you to understand your choices and options.

Collaborative Support Ecosystem

Working With Participants, Families and Support Networks

Success is often experienced when all the people around a participant work collaboratively. By fostering collaboration and communication between these people, we may foster consistency in their support approach.

Most importantly, we will keep the participant at the centre of the support process.

We work collaboratively with:

Participants

Families

Carers

Support Workers

Support Coordinators

Allied Health

And other relevant people from the participant’s support circle & community services.

Practical & Solution-Driven

Support for Complex Circumstances

Certain individuals face difficulties that may hinder their ability to navigate service provision. Kalliopi Support Services have had the opportunity to work with individuals who may be facing::

Experience in the Justice System

Individuals who currently or previously faced experience with the justice system may need coordinated services in different aspects of their lives. We can assist in identifying the appropriate services, coordinating services, exploring accommodation solutions, and linking the individual with professionals who comprehend the complexity of the situation.

Transition from Incarceration

Being released into the community from incarceration comes with challenges such as housing, health care, employment, daily activities, socializing, and accessing services. We can assist individuals to prioritize and put together pathways for support.

Degenerative Conditions

Individuals suffering from degenerative illnesses could have varying physical, cognitive, emotional or psychosocial needs at different points in time. We can assist in the provision of relevant assistance and link up participants to allied health professionals and others who can meet the evolving needs.

Needs for Mental Health Support

We know that mental health problems can impact different facets of daily living such as relationships, housing, community engagement, activities and independence. Using Psychosocial Recovery Coaching and through our professional contacts, we can assist participants in developing ways to address their own issues and work towards achieving personal goals.

Neuro-Affirming Philosophy

Neuro-Affirming Approach to Support

Each person perceives the world differently. Neuro-affirming support accepts neurological differences as something that should not be fixed but should be understood and accepted instead.

Individual Perspectives

We consider each participant's strengths, communication styles, preferences, needs, and experiences.

Empowerment & Respect

Our aim is to develop the most effective support approaches for the participants in order to make them feel understood, respected, safe and empowered.

Allied Health Alliances

Access to a Multidisciplinary Team

There may be some clients who need help from different types of professionals. Kalliopi Support Services has made alliances with many allied health professionals, who can add their expertise in different areas.

The professionals who have an alliance with us include:

Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapists can help clients in learning how to carry out their day-to-day activities, functional skills, environmental issues, assistive devices, and ways of becoming independent.

Speech Therapists
Speech Therapists

Speech Therapists can offer their help in the field of communication, language, social communication and other fields according to the requirements of the client.

Counsellors
Counsellors

Counselling can create an environment where clients can discuss their personal problems, emotions, relationships and other aspects related to their well-being.

Social Workers
Social Workers

Social Workers can help clients in the field of social, emotional, family, community and practical aspects which could be affecting the well-being and independence of the client.

Psychologists
Psychologists

Psychologists can offer professional help in the area of emotions, behaviour and psychology of the client.

Coordinated Care
Coordinated Care

We assist in coordinating communication between various services to ensure that the services provided are in alignment with the overall needs of the participant.

Specialised Capabilities

Support for Complicated Needs

At Kalliopi Support Services, we understand that there are various situations where the participant will require flexible and coordinated support.

We take time to assess the situation and come up with appropriate pathways tailored to each individual’s context.

Cases where we have assisted participants include those who may have:

  • Complex behavioural support needs
  • Neurodivergent needs
  • Communication needs
  • Justice system background
  • Community participation needs
  • Need for mental health support
  • Degenerative needs
  • Neurological needs
  • Housing and accommodation needs
  • Complex daily living needs
Network of Specialists

Connecting You With Trusted Allied Health Professionals

The right professionals will play a crucial role in determining your outcome through the support process. Connections have been made with allied health professionals whom we trust and who have experience in dealing with challenging situations.

Based on your requirements, we might help you access:

Occupational Therapists

Psychologists

Counsellors

Social Workers

Speech Therapists

Positive Behaviour Support

Our goal is to ensure participants get access to relevant services according to their individual needs

Skills

Building Skills and Independence

PBS is not simply about meeting challenges. It may also be about facilitating the acquisition of skills which can promote greater independence.

Goals vary from person to person, but areas where PBS support may be focused include:

Communication skills

Boosting confidence

Routines and skills for day-to-day living

Social skills

Increased community participation

New day-to-day skills

Relationships

Environmental supports

Increased personal choice and control

If you require Positive Behavioural Support, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or any other therapeutic service, we will assist you in exploring your options.

Our Objective

Our Objective: Positive and Meaningful Change

Kalliopi Support Services believes that creating positive and meaningful change starts with understanding.

We listen to participants, families, carers, and participant’s support community and work collaboratively with relevant professionals in order to create practical strategies which will improve participant wellbeing, participation, confidence, and independence.

Supportive

Creating Supportive Environments

The surrounding environment can play a critical role in the experience of a person.

With the participant and their network of support we consider whether any change to routines, communication, environment or support methods can be made that will help create a more comfortable and predictable environment for them.

When appropriate, recommendations can be provided by occupational therapists and allied health professionals in relation to functional issues, environmental adjustments and assistive devices.

Core Principles

Dignity, Choice, and Respect

It is necessary to treat all participants with dignity and respect. Our support strategies are meant to facilitate:

Choice

Independence

Dignity

Safety

Inclusion

Communication

Participation

Personal Development

The Kalliopi Advantage

Why Choose Kalliopi Support Services?

Choosing Kalliopi Support Services means choosing a committed, experienced, and genuinely caring partner in your therapeutic journey.

Person-Centred Support

Strategies created entirely around the individual's uniqueness, preferences, and lifestyle.

Neuro-Affirming Support

Respecting neurological diversity as natural and focusing on strengths and acceptance.

Collaborative Practice

Uniting participants, families, support workers, and broader communities in harmony.

Allied Health Alliances

Direct access to highly experienced allied health specialists across Sydney.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Comprehensive, cohesive care spanning OTs, Speech, Psychology, Social Work, and PBS.

Support in Complex Situations

Expertise in navigating complex mental health, neurological, and dual-diagnosis needs.

Individualised Practical Solutions

Actionable, realistic strategies that make everyday living easier and more predictable.

Respect and Dignity

Actionable, realistic strategies that make everyday living easier and more predictable.

Meaningful Outcomes-Oriented

Delivering sustainable positive progress and genuine quality-of-life enhancements.

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Get Started With Therapeutic Support

If you or someone you support could benefit from Positive Behaviour Support or therapeutic services in Sydney, Kalliopi Support Services is here to help.

Our team can discuss your circumstances, understand your goals, and help you explore appropriate professional support.

Kalliopi Support Services

Kalliopi Support Services Suite 207, 33 Campbell Street Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia

Phone Support

+61 450 598 752

Email Us

maria@kalliopisupportservices.com.au

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faqs

Most Popular Questions

Find clear answers regarding our NDIS Support Coordination & Psychosocial Recovery Coaching.

What is Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support is an approach that focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviour and developing practical, respectful strategies that support a person's wellbeing, participation, communication, and quality of life.

Is Positive Behaviour Support only for people with challenging behaviours?

No. Positive Behaviour Support can be used to understand a wide range of support needs. The focus is on understanding the individual, identifying what may be influencing their experiences, and developing strategies that support positive outcomes.

 
What does a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner do?

A Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner works with participants and their support networks to understand individual needs and develop appropriate strategies that can support wellbeing, safety, communication, participation, and quality of life.

What does neuro-affirming support mean?

A neuro-affirming approach recognises and respects neurological differences. Instead of focusing only on changing a person's behaviour or characteristics, it aims to understand their needs, strengths, communication preferences, and experiences.

Who can be involved in therapeutic support?

Depending on individual needs, support may involve the participant, family members, carers, support workers, Support Coordinators, allied health professionals, and other members of the person's support network.

What allied health professionals can you connect participants with?

Our professional network includes Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Counsellors, Social Workers, and Psychologists. The appropriate professional will depend on the participant's individual needs and goals.

Can therapeutic supports help with daily living skills?

Yes. Depending on the participant's needs, allied health professionals can support areas such as communication, functional skills, routines, social participation, environmental needs, and daily living activities.

Can you support participants with complex needs?

Yes. Kalliopi Support Services has experience working with participants with complex behavioural, psychosocial, neurological, mental health, housing, and community support needs.

Do you work with families and carers?
Yes. We believe collaboration with families, carers, and other members of a participant's support network can be important in creating consistent and effective support.
How do you make sure support is personalised?
We begin by understanding the participant's individual circumstances, preferences, strengths, communication style, challenges, and goals. Support is then coordinated around their specific needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Can you help coordinate multiple therapeutic services?
Yes. Where appropriate, we can help participants connect with different allied health professionals and coordinate support around their broader goals.
How can I access Positive Behaviour Support or therapeutic services?

Contact Kalliopi Support Services to discuss your requirements. Our team can learn more about your circumstances and help you explore appropriate support options and professional services.