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Plain English updates on NDIS behaviour support, restrictive practices, planning changes and provider responsibilities, written for participants, families, carers and support coordinators.

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Plain English NDIS updates for behaviour support participants, families, carers and support coordinators. Brave Mental Health explains planning changes, restrictive practices, provider responsibilities and practical next steps.

Support Coordinators and Behaviour Support: How to Prepare Better Referrals

Support Coordinators and Behaviour Support: How to Prepare Better Referrals

A practical guide for support coordinators preparing behaviour support referrals under the NDIS.

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High-Risk Practices and Behaviour Support: A Family-Friendly Explanation

High-Risk Practices and Behaviour Support: A Family-Friendly Explanation

A family-friendly explanation of high-risk practices, rights and why behaviour support should focus on safer proactive strategies.

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NDIS reform bill passes: what the Senate deal means for your plan

NDIS reform bill passes: what the Senate deal means for your plan

After months of negotiation, the federal government and opposition have struck a deal on NDIS reform that passed the Senate…

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When an NDIS Behaviour Support Plan Needs Review: Signs Families Should Notice

When an NDIS Behaviour Support Plan Needs Review: Signs Families Should Notice

Signs that a behaviour support plan may need review, especially when routines, risks, support teams or restrictive practices change.

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SIL Changes From 1 July 2026: Why Behaviour Support Still Matters in Supported Living

SIL Changes From 1 July 2026: Why Behaviour Support Still Matters in Supported Living

How Supported Independent Living changes from 1 July 2026 connect with behaviour support, routines and team consistency.

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NDIS Reform: SIL Changes, Inquiry Heat, and Legal Input

NDIS Reform: SIL Changes, Inquiry Heat, and Legal Input

The NDIS is undergoing significant structural changes, and this week's news shows three different angles on how those changes are…

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Monthly Reporting and Restrictive Practices: What Families Should Ask About

Monthly Reporting and Restrictive Practices: What Families Should Ask About

What families should know about monthly reporting when regulated restrictive practices are included in a behaviour support plan.

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NDIS Reform Faces Human Rights Concerns Amid Confusion

NDIS Reform Faces Human Rights Concerns Amid Confusion

The NDIS reform Bill currently being debated in Parliament is generating significant concern from multiple quarters, including the Australian Human…

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Implementing Behaviour Support Plans: What Support Providers Must Understand

Implementing Behaviour Support Plans: What Support Providers Must Understand

A plain English guide for families and providers about implementing behaviour support plans and regulated restrictive practice responsibilities.

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NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner Rules: A Plain English Guide for Families

NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner Rules: A Plain English Guide for Families

A simple explanation of what NDIS behaviour support practitioners do and why provider registration matters.

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