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Due to their experiences of trauma, kids in out-of-home care are more likely to display behaviours of concern. This factsheet defines behaviours of concern and explains why they occur.
Behaviours of concern (PDF, 1.9 MB)
When kids display behaviours of concern it's easy to focus on challenges. This factsheet shows how focusing on strengths can support positive behaviour change.
Cycles of change (PDF, 2.4 MB)
All kids in out-of-home care benefit from positve parenting strategies to support positive behaviours and reduce behaviours of concern
Positive parenting strategies (PDF, 2.6 MB)
Adults can support kids to understand and manage their emotions, communicate their needs effectively and build important life skills. These positive behaviour support strategies help to reduce behaviours of concern.
What is positive behaviour support? (PDF, 2.2 MB) (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Behaviour support plans are an integral part of the positive behaviour support process. They detail behaviours of concern and provide effective strategies for prevention and response.
Behaviour support plans (PDF, 2.3 MB) (PDF, 2.3 MB)
The positive behaviour support process involves the assessment of kids' behaviours, needs and strenghts. Learn about the four stages of behaviour support to effect positive behaviour change.
The positive behaviour support process (PDF, 1.9 MB)
Caring for kids who display behaviours of concern can be difficult. It’s important to be aware of effective behaviour support strategies, and those that may be restricted or prohibited.
Restrictive and prohibited practices (carer) (PDF, 693.7 KB)
Restrictive and prohibited practices (professional) (PDF, 699.5 KB)
13 Dec 2024