Specialist Behaviour

Join us for an engaging 2-day live workshop on Reducing Restrictive Practices: Ethical and Evidence-Informed Decision Making at the University of Melbourne Seminar Centre in Parkville, Victoria. This hands-on course is designed to equip you with the skills and frameworks essential for promoting ethical, rights-centered practices in restrictive practice reduction. Course Details: 🔹 Dates: Tuesday, 25th Feb & Wednesday, 26th Feb 2025 🔹 Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm 🔹 Location: University of Melbourne Seminar Centre, Parkville VIC 🔹 Facilitators: Jenn Colechin & Sharon Paley Wakefield 🔹 Cost: $600 (20% off for All Access Pass Holders) *Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 9 Workshop Highlights: Day 1️⃣: Organisational Approaches for Reducing Restrictive Practices and Ethical Decision-Making Day 2️⃣: Individual Application of a Trauma-Informed, Rights-Centred Model of Restrictive Practice Reduction Why Attend? At the end of this workshop, participants will: ✅ Gain insights into ethical and evidence-based frameworks for decision-making in restrictive practices. ✅ Learn to embed organisational systems that promote restrictive practice reduction alongside positive behaviour support. ✅ Access trauma-informed resources and behaviour support templates. ✅ Collaborate on real-world case studies for practical application. ✅ Strengthen skills in person-centred, rights-oriented support strategies. Limited Spots Available! (Max capacity 60 people) Reserve your spot today to join fellow professionals in exploring ethical, trauma-informed practices for the reduction of restrictive measures. Enrol Now and receive 20% off with our All Access Pass! 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9wsgpBF #EthicalPractice #RestrictivePractices #TraumaInformedCare #PositiveBehaviourSupport #RightsCentered #ProfessionalDevelopment #Workshop #MelbourneEvents #ContinuingEducation #BehaviorSupport #TraumaInformed #EvidenceBased #SkillBuilding #HealthcareProfessionals #MentalHealth #SupportStrategies #PBS #PBStraining #NDIS #Teachers

Ready to level up your learning? Your All-Access Pass will unlock an entire year of access to our complete collection of online courses. You'll get access to up-to-date and on-demand modules, interactive activities, and takeaway resources for a low-monthly cost. 💡Unlock the Power of Seamless Onboarding with Specialist Behaviour's All-Access Pass! For a low monthly fee, gain unlimited access to tailored courses and exclusive resources designed for: 🔹 Behaviour Support Practitioners 🔹 NDIS and Aged Care Providers 🔹 Educators, Teachers, School Support Staff and Administrators 🔹 Residential Out-of-Home Carers and Providers Elevate your organisation's commitment to best practices and streamline your training and learning processes. Say goodbye to the uncertainties of onboarding with our exclusive All-Access Pass! 🔗 Sign up to your All Access Pass today and level up your learning: https://lnkd.in/gsFm5u9z 👉 Inquire now about our comprehensive training and learning packages for your organisation: https://lnkd.in/g-qufpgW #SpecialistBehaviour #AllAccessPass #OnboardingSimplified #TrainingAndDevelopment #BestPractices #PartnershipOpportunity #PBStraining #BehaviorSupport #OrganisationalTraining https://lnkd.in/gsFm5u9z

🎙️ Behaviour Bits Podcast: Episode 2 Excited to share the latest episode of the Behaviour Bits podcast! In Episode 2, Jenn Colechin sits down with Ashley Smith, director at Neurobloom. Ashley is a developmental trauma behaviour specialist and accredited mental health social worker, to unpack the critical role of connected care and "the tribe" in positive behaviour support. 🌱 This discussion reveals the profound links between trauma, behaviour, and mental health, highlighting the significance of relational care in creating positive change. Ashley shares practical insights into trauma-informed approaches, showing how building community and understanding neurobiology can foster healing and connection. 🎧 Tune in now for actionable strategies to elevate care approaches, enhance client outcomes, and create more compassionate, effective support. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gF_JcqF7 #BehaviourBits #PositiveBehaviourSupport #TraumaInformed #Podcast #ConnectedCare #SpecialistBehaviour #SocialWork #Neurodiversity #Neurobiology

🌟 Introducing the Best Outcomes Package! 🌟 We know how challenging it can be to bridge the gap between theory and practice. That’s why we’ve designed a solution specifically for those working on the ground in schools—teachers, learning support officers, and administrators. Our Best Outcomes Package offers a practical, evidence-informed approach, providing tailored support to ensure sustainable, positive change in your classroom or school. 👥 What’s included for up to 10 team members: ✅ Comprehensive needs intake/assessment ✅ Bespoke curriculum featuring 1-2 self-paced Specialist Behaviour courses ✅ 8 weeks of weekly reflective practice sessions with a Specialist Behaviour clinician 📅 Program Details: • Duration: 8 weeks • Format: Self-paced online learning + virtual weekly sessions • Tailored courses: Customised to meet your team’s unique needs 📚 Sample Courses: • Understanding and Responding to Challenging Behaviour • Positive Behaviour Support • Disability in the Classroom • Trauma-Informed Positive Behaviour Support 💡 Ready to get started? For more information, visit us at https://lnkd.in/gBXFhA8R or call 1300 609 674. #EducationSupport #SpecialistBehaviour #PositiveChange #TraumaInformed #PBS #TeacherSupport #Schools #ReflectivePractice #Training #BehaviourSupport

🔔 Upcoming Event: “Is This Restrictive” Online Drop-in Group Supervision 📅 Date: Thursday, 17th October, 2024 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEST 💻 Modality: Online and Instructor-Led 🧑 Facilitator: Jenn Colechin, Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner These interactive monthly virtual drop-in sessions are the place to spend an hour with other registered NDIS behaviour support practitioners delving into the intricacies of interpreting and reporting on restrictive practices within the NDIS. - Have a specific question about whether an intervention is restrictive or reportable? -Want to seek further clarification on areas you're not sure about and what the next steps are? - Want to connect with your peers and hear from some of their experiences? What’s included: · Guidance on RP legislation interpretation and application · Considerations in assessing risk · Effective fade out procedures · Answers to de-identified questions · Case study examples All attendees receive a certificate of attendance for their professional development portfolio of evidence and capability framework level advancement. 💰Cost Structure: $50 per person, plus GST, or Access Pass Holders can attend for free. 🌟Limited Spaces! Attendance is required for each session, including for those with Access Passes. 🌟 🔗 Register Now to Reserve Your Place https://lnkd.in/gfmTbUjX #ndis #restrictivepractices #rp #specialistbehaviour #behavioursupport #ndisprovider #bsp

🔔 Last Chance! Ticket Sales for our In-Person Workshop Close Tomorrow at 1 PM (Melbourne time)! Are you ready to elevate your skills in Functional Behaviour Assessment? Join us for our exclusive Complex Functional Behaviour Assessment & Winnie Dunn Sensory Profile Workshop! 📅 Date: October 1st, 2024 🕒 Time: 9:15am - 3:30 PM (arrival from 8:45am) 📍 Location: University of Melbourne Seminar Centre 🎟️ Cost: $285 (20% off for current All Access Pass holders & tertiary students. Complimentary for new pass holders purchased between Sept 2 – 25, 2024) What You’ll Learn: An understanding of the factors that can contribute to a complex presentation including disability, trauma, mental illness, contact with the criminal justice system, and engagement in behaviours that carry risk of harm and how to consider these factors within the FBA process. What You’ll Gain: - Holistic Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) tutorials - Training on the Winnie Dunn Sensory Profile for FBAs - Tools & strategies to apply de-identified case studies - Earn 5 CEUs for BCBA and CBA requirements 👥 Who Should Attend: Behaviour Support Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, Certified Behaviour Analysts (CBAs), and Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs) familiar with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) 👉 Enrol Now before tickets are gone! Secure your spot https://lnkd.in/g232wmwq #ProfessionalDevelopment #FBA #BehaviourSupport #BCBA #PBS #SensoryProfile #MelbourneWorkshop #WinnieDunn #FunctionalBehaviourAssessment #Training

🎙️ Exciting News: Our First Episode of Behaviour Bits Podcast is Live! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the release of Behaviour Bits: mini masterclasses in positive behaviour support strategies and related subjects, hosted by Specialist Behaviour Director Jenn Colechin! In our debut episode, Jenn interviews Tim Angel, an experienced occupational therapist and director of Ability Rehab and Bridge Rehab. Together, they explore sensory integration and its impact on behaviour and functioning. Tim shares valuable insights on recognising and supporting individual sensory integration needs, and the role this plays in our overall well-being. 🎧 Tune in now for practical strategies and real-world examples to enhance focus, calmness, and overall well-being. Spotify Link: https://lnkd.in/gSdGPhnp Whether you’re a professional or just curious about the role sensory processing plays in behaviour, this episode is packed with useful takeaways! #BehaviourBits #PositiveBehaviourSupport #SensoryIntegration #Podcast #OccupationalTherapy #SpecialistBehaviour #Autism #Neurodiversity #BehaviouralHealth #AlliedHealth

New Course Live: Working Effectively With Complex Care Teams ✨🎓 With ‘complex’ individuals come ‘complex’ care teams. But are people really complex? Often, it’s unmet needs that lead to behaviours that don’t match the situation and that can create risk of harm. Positive change begins with effective collaboration between supports. Without effective collaboration, positive outcomes are both unlikely and unsustainable. Join Specialist Behaviour Practitioner Jenn Colechin and Ability Rehab Occupational Therapist Tim Angel for a 90-minute online session providing learners with a framework to navigate the complexities of organizational systems and care teams to achieve sustainable, positive outcomes, no matter your role. Suitable for: • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioners • Allied Health Professionals • Disability Support Workers, Managers, and Organisations • Teachers, Educators, Education Support Staff, well-being leaders, Assistant Principals, and Principals, and Administrative Support Leaders • Out-of-home Residential Carers , team leaders, and managers • NDIS Direct Care Support Workers, NDIS Providers, and Support Coordinators • Case Managers • Anyone supporting individuals with unmet needs What you’ll gain: • Understanding what makes a person or care team ‘complex’ • Identifying invisible barriers to progress • Communicating concerns effectively with an action-oriented approach • Strategies to maintain governance within multidisciplinary teams • De-identified examples •Downloadaple and adaptable templates for practice use • Individualised Certificate of Completion 🕐 1.5 hours 💻 Self-paced 🎓 BCBA CEUs: 1.5 💲 Cost: $225 (excl. GST). Inclusive for Existing All Access Pass Holders 🌐 Register here https://lnkd.in/gWFgjRAk Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your collaborative care strategies! #ComplexCare #DisabilitySupport #BehaviourSupport #AlliedHealthTraining #MultidisciplinaryTeams #ProfessionalDevelopment #Educators #EducationalTraining #PBS #Teachers #WellBeingLeaders

🔔 Upcoming Event: “Is This Restrictive” Online Drop-in Group Supervision 📅     Date: Thursday, 19th September, 2024 🕐     Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEST 💻  Modality: Online and Instructor-Led 🧑   Facilitator: Jenn Colechin, Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner These interactive monthly virtual drop-in sessions are the place to spend an hour with other registered NDIS behaviour support practitioners delving into the intricacies of interpreting and reporting on restrictive practices within the NDIS. - Have a specific question about whether an intervention is restrictive or reportable? -Want to seek further clarification on areas you're not sure about and what the next steps are? - Want to connect with your peers and hear from some of their experiences? What’s included: ·     Guidance on RP legislation interpretation and application ·     Considerations in assessing risk ·     Effective fade out procedures ·     Answers to de-identified questions ·     Case study examples All attendees receive a certificate of attendance for their professional development portfolio of evidence and capability framework level advancement. 💰Cost Structure: $50 per person, plus GST, or Access Pass Holders can attend for free. 🌟Limited Spaces! Attendance is required for each session, including for those with Access Passes. 🌟 🔗 Register Now to Reserve Your Place https://lnkd.in/gfmTbUjX #RestrictivePractices #NDIS #PositiveBehaviourSupport #pbs #RPs #DisabilitySupport #PersonCenteredApproach #DisabilityRights

🔔 LIVE IN-PERSON EVENT: Complex Functional Behaviour Assessment Workshop Are you ready to enhance your skills in functional behaviour assessments for individuals with complex needs? Join us for an exclusive 6-hour workshop that offers a deep dive into this critical area, blending empirical tools with practical strategies. 📅 Date: October 1st, 2024 🕒 Time: 9:15 AM - 3:30 PM 📍 Location: University of Melbourne Seminar Centre, Parkville, Victoria 🎟️ Cost: $285 + GST (includes catering) -20% off for current All Access Pass holders and tertiary students -Complimentary for new All Access Pass holders (Sept 2 – 23, 2024) This in-person training is perfect for Behaviour Support Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, CBAs, and BCBAs who are familiar with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles and are looking to take their expertise to the next level. Workshop Highlights: • Understanding Complex Clients: Dive into the complexities of disability, trauma, mental illness, and more. • Holistic Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA): Learn how to conduct FBAs that consider individual histories and dynamic risk factors. • Winnie Dunn Sensory Profile Assessments: Get specialised training on conducting and analysing sensory profiles as part of comprehensive FBAs • Practical Application: Apply your new knowledge with real-life de-identified case studies. Facilitators: • Jenn Colechin (Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner, BCBA) • Tim Angel (Occupational Therapist) Limited spots available (max 60 people) – Secure your spot today! 👉 Enrol Now and take advantage of our special offers! https://lnkd.in/g232wmwq #BehaviourSupport #FBA #SensoryProfile #BCBA #NDIS #AlliedHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Workshop #Melbourne #WinnieDunn