NDIS Behaviour Support in Brisbane and Queensland

Therapy Scope provides NDIS positive behaviour support in Brisbane and across [South East Queensland]: behaviour support assessments, interim and comprehensive behaviour support plans, and hands-on training for families, guardians and support teams.

Queensland's consent and approval rules depend on the type of restrictive practice, so we map out early who needs to approve what. That keeps plans moving.

  • Visiting Brisbane regularly
  • Telehealth between visits
  • No travel costs to your plan

Behaviour support services in Brisbane and QLD

Behaviour support assessment

A functional behaviour assessment covering observation, interviews and data review, to understand why behaviours of concern happen and what helps.

Interim behaviour support plans

A short-term plan focused on safety, completed within one month of engagement when regulated restrictive practices are in use.

Comprehensive behaviour support plans

A full positive behaviour support plan with proactive strategies, skill-building, environmental changes and response strategies, completed within six months of engagement.

Restrictive practice reduction

Clear, realistic strategies to reduce and eliminate restrictive practices, written to meet NDIS Commission and QLD requirements.

Plan implementation training

Practical training for families, support workers, SIL and day program teams so the plan works in everyday life.

Behaviour support plan reviews

Reviews at least every 12 months, or sooner when needs, living arrangements or support teams change.

Telehealth behaviour support

Video check-ins, team meetings, data review and coaching between in-person visits across Queensland.

Where and when we visit in Queensland

Areas we service

[e.g. Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan]

Visit schedule

[e.g. In South East Queensland every [x] weeks]

We’re based in Melbourne, VIC, so in-person work in QLD is planned around these visits, and telehealth keeps support going in between.

Restrictive practices authorisation in Queensland

Queensland's framework sits mainly in Part 6 of the Disability Services Act 2006, together with the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 and the Public Guardian Act 2014.

Who approves a practice depends on the type of practice: the Queensland disability services department (short-term approvals of up to six months), the Public Guardian (consent to short-term containment or seclusion), a guardian for restrictive practices (longer-term chemical, mechanical or physical restraint), an informal decision-maker (longer-term restricting access where no guardian is appointed), or QCAT (containment or seclusion in a comprehensive plan).

Longer-term approval needs a positive behaviour support plan, and decisions are reviewed at least yearly.

The Queensland Government is reforming this framework, so we check the current requirements for each participant before a plan is finalised.

State information checked November 2026. Always confirm current requirements with the official source:

How we help with authorisation in QLD

We map who needs to approve or consent to each practice, write plans that meet both NDIS and Queensland requirements, and keep guardians and decision-makers informed.

Every behaviour support plan we write also meets the NDIS Commission’s requirements, including lodgement where regulated restrictive practices are included.

Who we support in Brisbane

We support children, young people and adults with disability whose behaviours of concern affect their safety, relationships or participation, including people with autism, intellectual disability and complex support needs. We work alongside families, guardians, support coordinators, SIL providers, day programs and schools.

What to expect

After a referral, the participant or their representative signs a service agreement. If regulated restrictive practices are in use, an interim behaviour support plan is completed within one month of engagement and a comprehensive plan within six months. We combine in-person visits in Brisbane with telehealth so the work keeps moving between trips.

See the full behaviour support process →

Behaviour support FAQs – Queensland

How do I get an NDIS behaviour support plan in Brisbane?

Send us a referral with consent. We confirm funding and the service agreement, then identify early whether a guardian, the Public Guardian, the department or QCAT is involved for any restrictive practice. That avoids delays later.

How long does a behaviour support plan take in Queensland?

An interim plan is due within one month of engagement and a comprehensive plan within six months. Queensland short-term approvals can last up to six months, and longer-term approvals are reviewed at least yearly.

Who gives consent in Queensland?

It depends on the practice and whether a guardian is appointed. We work this out with you and the implementing provider at the start.

Do you provide behaviour support on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast?

We visit the areas listed on this page in person. Other parts of Queensland may be possible with telehealth and planned trips. Ask us.

What checks do you hold for Queensland?

An NDIS Worker Screening Check. [Add Queensland blue card status before publishing.]

Who delivers your behaviour support

Behaviour support is delivered under the registration of a registered NDIS provider approved for specialist positive behaviour support (registration group 0110). Your service agreement and invoices will be with that provider, and they manage complaints and incident reporting. We'll confirm the provider's details with you before you sign anything. Therapy Scope coordinates your enquiry, and our practitioner works with you directly.

We do not charge travel time, flights or accommodation for interstate visits to your NDIS plan.

Register your interest

Tell us a little about the behaviour support needed in Brisbane. We'll contact you about timing and next steps.

Please keep it brief. Don’t include diagnoses, incident details or other sensitive information in this form. We’ll collect what’s needed securely once we’ve spoken with you and have consent.

Prefer to talk? Call 1300 280 286 or email admin@therapyscope.com.au.

A short summary is enough, for example “Needs a comprehensive plan; current plan expires in March.”