Helpful Links

Here’s where you’ll find helpful links to our favourite resources, tips, websites and information.

AFIRM Modules

A comprehensive and well-designed resource for behaviour support practitioners and it’s free!! These information-packed modules provide essential strategies for teaching new skills to people with disabilities. Whether you’re new to behaviour support or looking to expand your expertise, AFIRM offers practical, evidence-based approaches to enhance your practice. Each module is carefully crafted to guide you through effective teaching techniques, making it an invaluable tool for improving outcomes and fostering independence in the people you support. Importantly, you receive a certificate of completion which is so helpful for those who are building a portfolio for BSP registration.

The AFIRM modules were produced by the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina.

NDIS Resources for Positive Behaviour Support

Homepage | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (ndiscommission.gov.au)

Position Statement – Practices that present high risk of harm to NDIS participants

Understanding behaviour support and restrictive practices – for providers | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (ndiscommission.gov.au)

It is an expectation that NDIS Registered Providers understand and meet their obligations, as per the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013; the Act is also supported by the following:

· the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018 (Behaviour Support Rules); and

· the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Incident Management and Reportable Incidents) Rules 2018 (Reportable Incidents Rules)

· The NDIS Code of Conduct promotes safe and ethical service delivery by setting out expectations for the conduct of both NDIS providers and workers.

The Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework outlines the values, principles and capabilities of Positive Behaviour Support practice.

Understanding behaviour support and restrictive practices – for providers | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (ndiscommission.gov.au)

The Restrictive Practices Authorisation Frameworks for Australian States and Territories 2023 Edition (www.sa.gov.au) provides an overview of state and territory restrictive practice authorisation frameworks.

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international human rights convention that sets out the fundamental human rights of people with disability. You may contact the Australian Human Rights Commission for additional advice and support if you suspect a violation may have occurred.