NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Insights | Gibelli Positive Pathways
Providing mobile PBS and Functional Behaviour Assessments to families across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia. While we support participants across multiple states, 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 excited to announce immediate capacity for Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in Western Australia, servicing the corridor from Wellard and Rockingham down to Mandurah and Dawesville.
Bridging the Gap: Specialist Positive Behaviour Support Arrives in the Peel & South Metro Regions
For many NDIS participants and families living in the corridor between Rockingham and Dawesville, finding high-quality, local Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) has historically been a challenge. Long waitlists and practitioners traveling from central Perth often mean delays in receiving the critical support needed to improve quality of life.
At Gibelli Positive Pathways, we believe that support works best when it is local, responsive, and deeply integrated into the community. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our official expansion into Western Australia, with a dedicated focus on the Peel and South Metropolitan regions.
Why Local Presence Matters in PBS
Positive Behaviour Support isn't just about a written plan; it’s about the relationships built between the practitioner, the participant, and their support network. By having a dedicated presence in the region, we are able to provide:
Faster Response Times: Our current immediate capacity means no more month-long waitlists for initial assessments.
Consistent In-Home Support: Whether you are in Wellard, Baldivis, or Halls Head, we come to you—meeting participants in the environments where they feel most comfortable.
Deep Local Knowledge: We understand the local service landscape in Mandurah and Rockingham, making collaboration with local schools, day programs, and support workers seamless.
Our Areas of Service
We are currently accepting referrals for participants residing in the following Western Australian suburbs:
Kwinana & Rockingham Areas: Wellard, Baldivis, Warnbro, Port Kennedy, and Secret Harbour.
Peel Region: Golden Bay, Singleton, Mandurah, Dudley Park, Halls Head, Erskine, Wannanup, Falcon, and Dawesville.
A Strengths-Based Approach to Change
Our expansion into WA brings our signature practitioner-led model to the West. We don't just look at "behaviours of concern"; we look at the person. Our goal is to understand the why behind a behaviour and provide families with practical, evidence-based strategies that reduce stress and increase independence.
From Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) to the development of comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans (BSP) and staff training, we are here to ensure that Western Australian participants have the tools they need to thrive.
Ready to start your journey in WA?
If you are a Support Coordinator or a family member looking for a team with immediate capacity in the Wellard to Dawesville area, we would love to hear from you.
Make a Referral: Click here to access our online referral form
Contact Us: Email us at [info@gibellipositivepathways.com.au] to discuss how we can support your specific needs.
Gibelli Positive Pathways is growing! While we now support NDIS participants across four states, our heart remains in Victoria. Discover our current capacity for PBS and Counselling in Melbourne, Geelong, and Bendigo, and how our local team continues to provide multilingual, expert care right in your neighborhood
Still Local, Now Larger: Our Continued Commitment to Victoria
As Gibelli Positive Pathways grows to support families in South Australia, Western Australia, and New South Wales, we have a message for our original home: Our heart is still firmly rooted in Victoria.
From our home base in Werribee to the growing communities in Melton, the classrooms of Geelong, and the regional hubs of Bendigo, we are more committed than ever to providing high-quality, practitioner-led NDIS support right where it started.
Why Local Presence Matters in PBS
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) isn't just about clinical paperwork; it’s about understanding the environment where a participant lives, learns, and plays. By maintaining our strong mobile presence across Melbourne’s West and Regional Victoria, our practitioners offer:
Rapid Local Response: Less time traveling means more face-to-face time for the participants who need us in Tarneit, Point Cook, and Hoppers Crossing.
Deep Community Links: We’ve spent years building relationships with local schools, health hubs, and support coordinators in the Wyndham and Bendigo regions. We know the local landscape because we’re a part of it.
Regional Focus: We know that regional families often face longer wait times. Our dedicated focus on Greater Geelong and Greater Bendigo ensures that regional Victorians receive the same high-standard care as those in the inner city.
Beating the Waitlist in 2026
We know that in the current NDIS landscape, finding a provider with immediate capacity can be a challenge. As we enter 2026, we have strategically managed our growth to ensure we maintain immediate intake capacity for new referrals across Victoria.
Whether you need a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) or a comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan (BSP), our Victorian team is ready to hit the ground running.
Supporting Our Diverse Victorian Community
Victoria is a proud multicultural state, and so are we. We continue to offer our specialist services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, ensuring that culturally and linguistically diverse families across Melbourne feel heard, understood, and respected.
Ready to start your journey?
If you are a Support Coordinator or a family member in Victoria looking for a trusted, local PBS partner with clinical integrity, we are here for you.
Office Location: Suite 18/7 Bridge Street, Werribee, VIC 3030
Phone: 1300 090 468
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The NDIS is moving toward a "New Framework" for planning in 2026. Discover how the shift to Support Needs Assessments and the I-CAN v6 tool will change your Behaviour Support funding—and how families in Melbourne can prepare now to secure their budgets.
NDIS 2026: What Melbourne Families Need to Know About the "New Framework" Planning
How the shift from functional assessments to "Support Needs Assessments" impacts your Behaviour Support funding.
The NDIS is changing. If you are a participant or carer in Melbourne—from Mickleham to Glen Waverley—you’ve likely heard about the "New Framework" planning rolling out in mid-2026.
At Gibelli Positive Pathways, we know that change can be stressful, especially when it involves your support budget. Here is a clear breakdown of what is changing and how you can prepare.
1. What is the "New Framework" Planning?
Starting mid-2026, the NDIA is moving away from purely "Functional Assessments" and moving toward a Support Needs Assessment.
The Old Way: You provided multiple expensive reports from OTs, Psychologists, and PBS practitioners to "prove" your need.
The New Way: A trained government assessor will have a "structured conversation" with you about your daily life. They will use a tool called the I-CAN v6 (developed at the University of Melbourne) to help determine your budget.
2. Why Behaviour Support is More Important Than Ever
With the new framework, the NDIA is looking for measurable outcomes. The algorithms that set budgets in 2026 favor participants who can show their supports are actually working.
Concise Reporting: Long, "fluffy" reports are out. Sharp progress reports that show a reduction in restrictive practices or an increase in social skills are in.
Flexible Budgets: Most plans will now have a "Flexible Budget" component. A clear Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP) ensures that money is being spent effectively to improve quality of life.
3. How to Prepare Your Family
If your plan is due for review in late 2025 or 2026, don’t wait for the NDIA to call you.
Review your current PBSP: Is it up to date? Does it clearly show your goals?
Collect Evidence: Keep a simple log of how transitions or social interactions are improving.
Talk to an Expert: Our team at Gibelli is already training on the 2026 framework to ensure our Melbourne clients don't see a "funding dip" during the transition.
Ready to Secure Your 2026 Support?
We currently have immediate capacity for Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) and ongoing Behaviour Support across Melbourne, including Rowville, Fawkner, Heathmont, and Mernda.
Don't wait for your plan review to find out you're behind. Let us help you build the evidence you need for a successful transition to the new NDIS framework.
Click Here to Complete Our Online Referral Form (It takes less than 2 minutes to get started)
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.