Positive behaviour support therapy

At Plumtree, we understand that everything children do is a type of behaviour—whether they are running, eating, playing, or talking. When we talk about behaviour support, we mean helping with behaviours that make learning, playing, or socialising harder for children.

Back on Track program

Parents naturally guide their children’s behaviour every day to help them learn and grow. Our positive behaviour support therapists work alongside parents, recognising their strengths and celebrating what they already do well. We offer guidance on how to build on these strengths to better understand and respond to their child’s unique ways of communicating. When help from teachers or therapists hasn’t been enough, we can assist parents in making changes to the child’s environment or interactions to support their needs. Our Back on Track program focuses on working closely with parents and other caregivers to create these positive changes while respecting neurodiversity. We begin with a checklist to ensure the program is the right fit for your family’s situation.

We respect that every child is unique and has the right to express how they feel, including the choice to say no to certain activities. We value play as a key part of development and follow the Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention Guidelines and the Australian Autism Guidelines.

Where we work. Our sessions can take place wherever is best for your child—at home, their early learning centre, school, in the community, or at our Marrickville centre.

Our approach. Our child behaviour specialists work alongside you, recognising your strengths and celebrating what you already do well. We guide you in understanding your child’s behaviour and suggest changes that can help your child thrive. We focus on helping your child develop new ways to communicate and better manage daily routines.

Evidence shows that most learning happens naturally in a child’s everyday environment, alongside family and carers. We provide practical strategies for you to use between sessions to support your child’s growth at home and in the community.

How it works. We focus on learning in everyday life. Our behaviour support specialists will show you how to understand your child’s behaviour and share simple strategies to make a big difference. We work together to help your child grow, reach their goals, and navigate daily routines.

Child behaviour specialists Inner West Sydney

Plumtree is a NDIS registered provider of early childhood intervention services, including positive behaviour support, with over 30 years’ experience working with families in Sydney’s Inner West and South East. We are more than a clinic for disability support. Our team will connect you with local resources like playgroups, support networks, educational services and other families to build a community of support.

Get in touch to learn more about NDIS positive behaviour support with Plumtree.

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NDIS Therapy Sessions at Plumtree

At Plumtree, we’re committed to supporting your child’s learning and development through thoughtful, well-prepared sessions that are tailored to your family’s needs.

All NDIS-funded therapy sessions at Plumtree are 75 minutes charged in line with the NDIS Price Guide. Each 75 minutes includes:

60 minute session
15 minutes for your professional to prepare for the session

What your professional may do in preparation time:

Review your child’s goals and progress
Plan engaging, personalised activities
Maintain session records as required by NDIS

If you have questions about how this works or what’s included in your plan,
please get in touch with Cathy Webb Manager Family-Centred Practice on 02 9572 8840.

Extra Supports Your Professional May Provide

Sometimes, you may ask your professional to do extra work outside of your child’s session—for example, writing a report or creating a resource. These activities are charged to your NDIS plan at the same hourly rate as your session.

Talking with other team members

You might ask us to check in with other Plumtree team members who support your child. We can do this to make sure everyone is working together.

Talking with you

You may ask for extra time to talk with your professional—by phone, video, or email—to plan sessions or discuss goals and progress.

Talking with other people

With your consent, and if you ask us to, we can speak with others in your child’s life such as teachers, doctors, support workers, or your NDIS Coordinator.

Reports needed by the NDIS

The NDIS requires reports at the end of your child’s plan or to request equipment or review a service.

Reports you ask for

You may ask for a letter or report to share with your child’s school, doctor, or another provider.

Creating resources for home or school

You may ask your professional to create tools like a visual schedule, home activity plan, or support with programming a communication device.

If you’re ever unsure whether something can be done or whether it’s chargeable, feel free to ask—we’re happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Why do our positive behaviour support therapists work closely with parents?

Our child behaviour specialists believe parents know their children best. By working closely with you during sessions, we ensure that goals are practical and achieveable. We then create personalised strategies tailored to your child’s unique needs.

Professionals may come and go, but families are the constant support in a child’s life. Good partnerships between therapists and parents ensure that support and learning continue at home, leading to better outcomes for your child. This is because evidence shows that most of a child’s learning happens between therapy sessions. We give you the skills and strategies to make it happen.

What happens during a therapy session?

Therapy sessions do not all look the same. Every family has their individual priorities so we tailor our sessions to meet your circumstances. For more information read our flyer.

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What are the benefits of using NDIS positive behaviour support?

NDIS registered providers meet strict government standards for safety, quality and reliability, which ensures your child receives high-quality support. These providers have verified credentials that safeguard your child’s well-being.

Plumtree is a registered provider of NDIS supports in NSW. Our child behaviour specialists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Plumtree is also a member of the Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Network NSW, a trusted network of community-based child and family organisations known for delivering quality support.

Do I also need a key worker?

Our positive behaviour support specialists focus on helping children develop appropriate ways to communicate and manage their emotions. They may recommend a Plumtree key worker join your team.

A key worker is your main contact with Plumtree, who may be an occupational therapist, speech pathologist, early childhood special educator or other team member. They have also completed accredited key worker training, and can offer broader support when required to address all the needs of your family. Learn more about key workers.

Here’s what our positive behaviour support therapists say about their work and how they can support your child:

Getting started with Plumtree

We understand that every family is unique and parents know their child best. Here’s a step-by-step guide about starting with us for families with or without NDIS funding.

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