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.
Gibelli Positive Pathways is expanding! We are now offering mobile NDIS Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and FBAs across Melbourne’s Western Suburbs, with current capacity in Melton and Werribee.
What is an FBA? A Parent’s Guide to NDIS Functional Behaviour Assessments
If you have recently received an NDIS plan with "Improved Relationships" funding, you may have heard the term FBA or Functional Behaviour Assessment.
For many parents in Melbourne’s West, this sounds like just another piece of clinical jargon. However, the FBA is actually the most important tool we use to understand your child’s needs and create a pathway toward a calmer, happier home life.
What exactly is an FBA?
Think of an FBA as a "detective investigation." Instead of just looking at what a person is doing (the challenging behaviour), we look at why they are doing it.
Every behaviour serves a purpose. Whether it’s a meltdown at school in Melton or a refusal to get dressed in Werribee, the participant is trying to communicate something. Our job is to translate that communication.
The Three Steps of the FBA Process
At Gibelli Positive Pathways, we break the assessment down into three clear stages:
Information Gathering: We talk to the people who know the participant best—you! We also review previous reports from OTs or Speech Pathologists.
Direct Observation: Our practitioners visit the home or school environment to see the behaviour in context.
The Analysis: We identify the "function" of the behaviour. Is it to avoid a difficult task? To gain attention? Or perhaps to meet a sensory need?
Why is the FBA so important for your NDIS Plan?
Without an FBA, a Behaviour Support Plan is just a guess. Google and the NDIS Commission require a evidence-based approach. A high-quality FBA ensures that:
Your strategies are actually targeted at the root cause.
Your funding is being used effectively.
You have a clear baseline to measure progress over time.
Local Support in Melbourne’s West
We understand that waiting for assessments can be stressful. We prioritize local families in Melton, Werribee, and surrounding suburbs to ensure your FBA is completed thoroughly and professionally, without the long commute to a city clinic.
Need an FBA for your child or participant?
Our mobile practitioners are currently accepting new referrals for Functional Behaviour Assessments across Western Melbourne.
As Melbourne’s North and East continue to grow in 2026, finding local, reliable NDIS Behaviour Support can be a challenge. Discover how Gibelli Positive Pathways is bringing mobile PBS and FBAs to families in Mickleham, Mernda, Kew, and Glen Waverley, helping reduce wait times and improve outcomes.
Navigating NDIS Support in Melbourne’s Growth Corridors: Local PBS in Mickleham, Mernda, and Beyond
Finding a healthcare provider who actually "knows" your neighborhood makes a world of difference. In 2026, as the NDIS moves toward more localized "Support Needs Assessments," having a practitioner who is physically present in your community is no longer just a luxury—it’s a logistical necessity.
At Gibelli Positive Pathways, we have strategically placed our team to ensure that whether you are in the fast-growing Northern estates or the established leafy East, quality support is never too far away.
Do we have a practitioner in your suburb? Click here to make a referral and view our service areas.
Supporting the Growing North: Mickleham, Mernda, and Fawkner
The Northern suburbs are currently experiencing a "services gap." Families in Mickleham and Mernda often find themselves on long waiting lists for providers traveling from the city.
By having practitioners dedicated to Fawkner, Westmeadows, and the surrounding Hume/Whittlesea regions, we are able to offer more frequent home visits and school observations. This local presence allows our team to better understand the community resources available to our participants, from local sensory-friendly parks to Northern-based support groups.
Expertise in the East: Kew to Glen Waverley
On the other side of the city, our practitioners in Kew, Glen Waverley, Heathmont, and Rowville are supporting participants with a focus on school-aged transitions and social skill development.
The Eastern suburbs have a unique landscape of both government and specialist schools. Our team’s familiarity with these local education networks ensures that our Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) are not just clinical documents, but practical tools that teachers in Rowville or Kew can actually implement in a busy classroom.
The Benefit of "Hyper-Local" PBS
When a practitioner lives or works primarily in your region, you benefit from:
Reduced Travel Costs: More of your NDIS budget goes toward actual therapy.
Faster Response Times: Easier scheduling for urgent observations or plan reviews.
Community Connection: We know the local schools, GPs, and community centers in your specific suburb.
Start Your Journey Today
We are currently accepting new referrals for Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) and ongoing PBS support across all our hub locations.