Objective Behaviour intervention services aim to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities by reducing behaviours of concern and the use of restrictive interventions. Description of the service Behaviour intervention services manage and prevent behaviours of concern through the development and implementation of evidence-based interventions that promote and maintain positive behaviour. Behaviour intervention services broadly include the following: an intervention that is provided directly with the person, or via carers or staff. This form of service delivery requires comprehensive assessment, intervention and support strategies relative to the person’s presenting needs and circumstances. Strategies may be delivered simultaneously rather than sequentially. consultation and skills building that is designed to build systemic capacity. This form of service delivery involves training and consultation to staff and carers who provide direct support to people with disability. Client group The target group for behaviour intervention services is adults and young people who meet the criteria for disability service provision under the Disability Act 2006 and display behaviours that are a barrier to participation and pose a risk to the health and safety of a person and those with whom they live or work. These behaviours of concern may include aggressive, self-injurious, or dangerous behaviour. The following criteria should be considered when determining urgency for access to behaviour intervention services: people whose behaviours present immediate and serious consequences for their care and safety, or for the safety of the community children and young people and other individuals whose family is at crisis point and imminent family breakdown is likely unless support is provided people who are in jeopardy of being excluded from services, employment or school and the behaviours of concern are presenting barriers to other significant needs being met people at risk of entry into the criminal justice service system people who are undergoing a significant period’, for example, admittance to a hospital, leaving ‘transition care or entry to supported accommodation. Service delivery Department of Health and Human Services, community service organisations (CSOs) and private practitioners. Service redevelopment The department will continue to monitor service provision and, where necessary, may amend service specifications or funding allocations based on community needs or in response to changes to government policy and priorities. During the current Service Agreement period, the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will commence in Victoria. The introduction of the scheme will mean changes in the way services are accessed and the funding arrangements for service providers. As services transition to the NDIS, the performance measures outlined in this document will cease to apply and will be replaced by the NDIS Terms of Business monitoring requirements.
Objective Behaviour intervention services aim to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities by reducing behaviours of concern and the use of restrictive interventions. Description of the service Behaviour intervention services manage and prevent behaviours of concern through the development and implementation of evidence-based interventions that promote and maintain positive behaviour. Behaviour intervention services broadly include the following: an intervention that is provided directly with the person, or via carers or staff. This form of service delivery requires comprehensive assessment, intervention and support strategies relative to the person’s presenting needs and circumstances. Strategies may be delivered simultaneously rather than sequentially. consultation and skills building that is designed to build systemic capacity. This form of service delivery involves training and consultation to staff and carers who provide direct support to people with disability. Client group The target group for behaviour intervention services is adults and young people who meet the criteria for disability service provision under the Disability Act 2006 and display behaviours that are a barrier to participation and pose a risk to the health and safety of a person and those with whom they live or work. These behaviours of concern may include aggressive, self-injurious, or dangerous behaviour. The following criteria should be considered when determining urgency for access to behaviour intervention services: people whose behaviours present immediate and serious consequences for their care and safety, or for the safety of the community children and young people and other individuals whose family is at crisis point and imminent family breakdown is likely unless support is provided people who are in jeopardy of being excluded from services, employment or school and the behaviours of concern are presenting barriers to other significant needs being met people at risk of entry into the criminal justice service system people who are undergoing a significant ‘transition period’, for example, admittance to a hospital, leaving care or entry to supported accommodation. Service delivery Department of Health and Human Services, community service organisations (CSOs) and private practitioners. Service redevelopment The department will continue to monitor service provision and, where necessary, may amend service specifications or funding allocations based on community needs or in response to changes to government policy and priorities. During the current Service Agreement period, the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will commence in Victoria. The introduction of the scheme will mean changes in the way services are accessed and the funding arrangements for service providers. As services transition to the NDIS, the performance measures outlined in this document will cease to apply and will be replaced by the NDIS Terms of Business monitoring requirements.