NDIS Positive Behaviour Support
Positive Behaviour Support in Bertram
We have immediate capacity to commence Positive Behaviour Support services in Bertram. We invite you to make a referral today and experience our dedicated, outreach-based support across the Southern Corridor.
Why We Come to You
At Behaviour Bridge, we believe that effective Positive Behaviour Support is best delivered in the environments where life truly happens. That’s why we provide entirely outreach-based PBS services, meaning our compassionate practitioners meet you and your loved ones in the comfort of your home, at school, within the community, or even in the workplace. We come to you, ensuring support is integrated seamlessly into your daily routine.
Behaviour is always contextual, and understanding it requires observing and working within those real-life settings, not in a sterile clinic. In Bertram, whether it’s navigating Bertram Primary School, enjoying time at Thomas Toyne Park, or engaging in educational activities at local schools, our approach ensures strategies are practical and effective precisely where they’re needed most.
Home
We provide tailored support and strategies right in your family’s living space, fostering positive interactions and routines.
School
Our practitioners collaborate with educators to implement behaviour support plans that help students thrive in their learning environment.
Community
From local parks like Thomas Toyne Park to community centres, we support individuals in engaging confidently and safely with their Bertram surroundings.
Workplace
We assist adults in developing skills and strategies to manage workplace challenges, promoting independence and successful employment.
Respite & Short Breaks
We support individuals and their families during respite and short break arrangements, ensuring positive experiences and continuity of behaviour strategies.
Day Programs & TAFE
Our practitioners work alongside day program staff and TAFE educators to implement practical strategies that support participation and skill development.
What Support Coordinators Need to Know
For our valued Support Coordinators in Bertram, we want to be upfront: our commitment is to deliver comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) typically within three months of engagement. We understand the importance of timely support and strive to meet this benchmark consistently.
But here’s the thing — a beautifully written plan that just sits in a drawer does absolutely nothing! Our real focus at Behaviour Bridge is on robust implementation. We work hand-in-hand with families, carers, and support workers, providing ongoing coaching and practical strategies to ensure the plan comes alive in daily routines, making a tangible difference where it counts.
We currently have immediate capacity for new referrals right here in Bertram. No lengthy waitlists, just dedicated support ready to begin. We invite you to connect with us and see the Behaviour Bridge difference.
A Story From Bertram
Eight-year-old Jake had frequent aggression during transitions at his Bertram school. His PBS team worked with educators on proactive environmental adjustments and a personalised transition plan. Jake’s teachers reported a marked decrease in incidents within the first school term of support.
Names and details have been changed to protect privacy.
Meet Your Southern Corridor Practitioner
Elizabeth Joshua
PBS Practitioner
Supporting the Bertram community is something Elizabeth Joshua approaches with genuine care and commitment. Coming from a speech pathology background spanning over 30 years, Elizabeth brings a unique depth of understanding to Positive Behaviour Support — recognising that behaviour is always communication.
Elizabeth combines evidence-based behaviour strategies with genuine empathy, respect and understanding. She takes a proactive, trauma-informed approach that focuses on improving quality of life, facilitating independence, increasing meaningful participation, and promoting choice and control. Her practice is neurodiversity-affirming, culturally safe and person-centred — working collaboratively with participants, families and support networks right here in Bertram and across the Southern Corridor.
Elizabeth is an NDIS Registered Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner and Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, with specialist skills in AAC, autism, intellectual disability, and complex communication needs. She has immediate availability for new referrals in Bertram.
Our PBS Services
We provide a comprehensive range of Positive Behaviour Support services, including:
- Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA)
- Behaviour Support Plans, within approximately three months
- Interim BSPs where urgent strategies are needed
- BSP implementation support and coaching
- Carer and support worker training
- Ongoing review, monitoring, and plan updates
- Liaison with schools, day programmes, and support teams
- Restrictive practice authorisation support
“Working with families in Bertram is something I find incredibly meaningful. The opportunity to support individuals and families right in their own community — in the places they live, learn and belong — is what makes this work so rewarding. I look forward to connecting with families in Bertram and helping build more positive, connected lives.”
Elizabeth Joshua, Behaviour Bridge
Ready to Refer in Bertram?
We have immediate capacity to commence Positive Behaviour Support services in Bertram. We invite you to make a referral today and experience our dedicated, outreach-based support across the Southern Corridor.
