Professional Behaviour Support Services
Training Programs & Mentoring in Townsville
Empowering individuals through compassionate, person-centred behaviour support that builds confidence, skills and independence for everyday life.
Supporting the People Who Provide Support
PoDDSS delivers training programs and mentoring designed to support participants, families, carers and support staff to better understand behaviour, communication and sensory needs.
These services focus on building practical skills and confidence, helping those providing support respond consistently, respectfully and effectively across home, community, education and support settings.
Training and mentoring can be accessed as a standalone service or used to support the implementation of existing behaviour support strategies, where appropriate.
Training Programs
Structured, practical and grounded in evidence informed practice, these programs build skills in understanding behaviour, improving responses and supporting consistent, ethical practice in everyday situations.
PART™ Training – Predict, Assess & Respond to Challenging or Aggressive Behaviour
Supports participants to understand, assess and safely respond to behaviours of concern.
Introduction to Sensory Awareness & Movement Differences
Builds understanding of sensory processing and movement differences to support more responsive care.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Communication
Explores communication differences and practical strategies to support autistic individuals.
Defining & Identifying Restrictive Practices
Provides practical strategies for understanding behaviour and implementing ethical, person centred supports.
PBSP Introduction – Behaviour Support & Recording
Introduces behaviour support planning and effective behaviour recording practices.
Understanding Dementia
Provides essential knowledge on understanding dementia, including types, progression and how it affects thinking, behaviour and daily functioning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as Positive Behaviour Support?
No. Training and mentoring focuses on education and skill development for participants, families and support staff. It does not replace behaviour assessments or behaviour support plans but may complement them.
Can training be tailored to specific needs?
Yes. Training and mentoring can be tailored to individual, family or organisational needs and delivered in formats that best support learning.
Do support staff receive certificates or documentation?
Where applicable, confirmation of attendance or supporting documentation can be provided.
How Training & Mentoring Is Delivered
Training and mentoring may be delivered through:
- Group workshops
- Individual or small-group mentoring
- Scenario-based learning and discussion
- Visual resources and practical tools
Sessions are tailored to the needs of those attending and delivered in a supportive, respectful learning environment. Where appropriate, mentoring can focus on applying strategies consistently across home, community, education and workplace settings.
Who Can Access Training & Mentoring Services
Training and mentoring services are suitable for:
- NDIS participants seeking to better understand their own needs
- Families and carers
- Disability support workers
- Support coordinators and service providers
Services may be accessed using appropriate NDIS funding, or arranged privately by organisations seeking professional development or staff training.
To discuss training programs, mentoring options or funding suitability, contact PoDDSS on (07) 4700 6854, email admin@poddss.com.au, or complete our online referral form.
