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.
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.
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.
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. Learn how our local, mobile team is helping families access support without the long wait.
Navigating PBS in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
Finding the right support for a loved one with a disability can feel like an uphill battle—especially in rapidly growing areas like Melton, Werribee, or Tarneit. As new estates pop up, the demand for high-quality NDIS services often outpaces local supply, leaving many families stuck on long waitlists or facing exhausting commutes for appointments.
At Gibelli Positive Pathways, we believe that effective Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) shouldn’t depend on your postcode. That is why we have expanded our mobile practitioner team to focus specifically on the Western growth corridor.
Why "Local & Mobile" Matters for PBS
Positive Behaviour Support isn't just about a written plan; it's about real-world application. To truly understand the "why" behind a behaviour, a practitioner needs to see the environment where that behaviour actually happens.
By offering mobile NDIS services across Western Melbourne, we can:
Observe in Real-Time: We visit your home, the local park, or even the school setting to see what triggers certain behaviours.
Train the Whole Team: We work directly with parents, siblings, and support workers in the environment they use every day.
Remove Travel Stress: For many NDIS participants, a long car ride to an office can be a significant trigger. We take that stress out of the equation by coming to you.
Growing with the West: Melton, Werribee, and Beyond
The Western suburbs are unique. From the established communities in Werribee and Hopper's Crossing to the brand-new families moving into Melton and Strathtulloh, each area has its own local challenges.
We have dedicated local hubs to ensure our practitioners spend more time with families and less time in traffic. If you are looking for support in these areas, you can learn more about our local capacity here:
Positive Behaviour Support in Melton – Supporting families in Melton, Brookfield, and Bacchus Marsh.
Positive Behaviour Support in Werribee – Focused on the Wyndham region, including Point Cook and Tarneit.
What to Expect from a Western Melbourne Referral
When you submit a referral for a participant in the West, we don't just put you on a generic list. Our intake process is designed to match you with a practitioner who understands your local community and the specific resources available in the Western suburbs.
Whether you need a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) or a Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan, our goal is to improve the quality of life for the participant and reduce the daily stress on the family unit.
Start Your Journey Today
We currently have availability for new participants in the Western Melbourne region. You don't need a GP referral to start—just your NDIS plan details.