NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Insights | Greater Melbourne
Providing mobile PBS and Functional Behaviour Assessments to families across all Melbourne regions. We are currently offering priority mobile capacity in Melbourne’s Western suburbs, including Melton, Werribee, and the Wyndham corridor.
The Victorian Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) is now the standard for school funding in 2026. Learn how your PBS practitioner helps translate behaviour into classroom support during these vital meetings.
The 2026 Disability Inclusion Profile: How Your PBS Practitioner Supports Your Child’s School Meeting
The start of the 2026 school year marks a new era for inclusive education in Victoria. With the Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) now fully rolled out across all Melbourne Government schools, the way your child receives funding for classroom adjustments has changed.
At Gibelli Positive Pathways, we are seeing a common question from parents in Melbourne’s North and West: "Can my PBS practitioner attend the profile meeting?"
The answer is yes—and their presence is often the key to a successful outcome.
What is the Disability Inclusion Profile?
Unlike the old medical-model funding (PSD), the DIP is strengths-based. It focuses on what a student can do and what "functional adjustments" they need to participate in school life. This includes everything from sensory tools in the library to social scripting on the playground.
Why Your PBS Practitioner Should Be Involved
A Disability Inclusion Profile meeting involves a Facilitator, the school, and the family. Here is how your Gibelli practitioner adds value:
Translating Behaviour into Support: We help the school understand that a "meltdown" is often a sensory or communication breakdown. We provide the clinical evidence for the specific Tier 3 funding adjustments your child requires.
Evidence Alignment: The DIP requires high-quality documentation. We ensure your Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) and PBS Plan speak the same "language" as the Department of Education’s criteria.
Consistency Across Settings: By attending the meeting, we ensure that the regulation strategies used at home are mirrored in the classroom, reducing student burnout.
Partnering for Term 1 Success
Whether your child is attending a new school in Kalkallo or transitioning to secondary school in Sunbury, the DIP is the most important meeting of the year.
If you have a profile meeting scheduled for Term 1, contact our team today. We can review your current reports or attend the meeting via telehealth or in-person to advocate for the supports your child deserves.
Ensure Your Child’s School Support is Locked In
Is your school scheduling a Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) meeting for Term 1? Don’t walk into the room alone. Our practitioners specialize in translating clinical data into classroom success. Let’s build a profile that truly reflects your child’s needs.
Submit a School Support Referral Available for families across Melbourne’s North & West.
Questions about the 2026 DIP process?
If you're an existing client or a Support Coordinator looking for a practitioner to attend a Student Support Group (SSG) meeting, we’re here to help.
Confused by the NDIS "New Framework Planning" rollout for 2026? From flexible budgets to new assessment tools, the landscape for Melbourne families is changing. Discover the 3 key ways you can prepare your evidence base now to protect your funding and ensure your child’s Positive Behaviour Support remains a priority during the transition.
The NDIS 2026 "New Framework Planning": What Melbourne Families Need to Know Now
The start of 2026 has brought big conversations about the NDIS. You may have heard about "New Framework Planning" or the "I-CAN" assessment. For families in Melbourne, these changes are designed to make funding more flexible—but we know that change often brings anxiety.
At Gibelli Positive Pathways, our goal is to ensure that no matter how the planning process changes, your child’s needs remain the priority.
What is Changing in Mid-2026?
The NDIA is moving away from rigid, line-item budgets toward Flexible Budgets. Instead of having your funding "locked" into specific categories, you will have more choice in how you use your core and capacity-building funds.
However, the size of that budget will now be determined by a Support Needs Assessment.
How to Prepare Your "Evidence Base"
Under the 2026 rules, the quality of your provider's reports is more important than ever. To ensure your new framework plan reflects your real-world needs, you need evidence that shows:
Functional Impact: How do behaviours of concern impact daily life in your Melbourne home or school?
Measurable Progress: What milestones has your child reached with their current PBS plan?
Safety & Risk: Clear documentation of why certain supports are "reasonable and necessary" for safety.
How Gibelli Helps You Navigate the Shift
Our practitioners are already aligning our Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) with the new 2026 standards. We don't just write reports; we build a case for your child’s future.
Collaborative Meetings: We can attend your planning meetings (in-person across Melbourne or via telehealth) to help explain the clinical "why" behind your support needs.
Data-Driven Reports: We use the language the NDIA looks for in 2026 to ensure your funding is protected during the transition.
The NDIS 2026 transition doesn't have to be stressful. With the right practitioner by your side, it’s an opportunity to build a plan that truly works for your family’s unique life in Melbourne.
Protect Your NDIS Funding for 2026
Don’t wait for your next planning meeting to find out how the New Framework impacts you. Our Melbourne team is currently helping families build the "Evidence Base" needed to secure flexible funding.
Submit a Referral Today > Our intake team will contact you within 2 business days.