Safe. Compassionate. Person-centred.Behaviour Support for Children, Teens, and Adults in Newcastle, Central Coast & in Sydney Communities
Why Behaviour Support Matters
At Nourish Services, we believe behaviour is communication. Every behaviour tells a story, about how someone is feeling, what they need, or what they’re finding difficult in that moment.
When children, young people, and adults feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or unsafe, behaviours can become their way of expressing distress. Behaviour support isn’t about “fixing” or stopping behaviour, it’s about listening, understanding, and responding in ways that help people feel safe, supported, and capable.
When a person feels genuinely understood and supported, meaningful change becomes possible. With the right guidance, skills, and environment, people can build confidence, develop healthier ways to communicate, and feel more in control of their world.
Our approach focuses on understanding the why behind behaviour and supporting positive, lasting change that improves everyday life at home, in the community, and beyond.
How We Work with People
We begin by listening
We take time to understand your child or loved one. This includes their experiences, strengths, environment, and what their behaviours may be communicating. There is no judgement. Only curiosity and care.
Understanding your child and what matters most
We make sense of what is happening
Together we explore patterns, triggers, and unmet needs. This helps behaviours feel less confusing and more understandable. For many families this brings relief and reduces stress at home and in the community.
Bringing clarity to behaviour
We create a shared path forward
We take time to understand your child or loved one. This includes their experiences, strengths, environment, and what their behaviours may be communicating. There is no judgement. Only curiosity and care.
Turning understanding into practical support
We build skills for regulation and communication
We focus on emotional regulation, coping skills, and functional communication. This supports people to express themselves in ways that feel safer, more effective, and more empowering.
Understanding your child and what matters most
We create a shared path forward
We take time to understand your child or loved one. This includes their experiences, strengths, environment, and what their behaviours may be communicating. There is no judgement. Only curiosity and care.
Turning understanding into practical supportCommon behaviour support questions
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We assess each referral individually to ensure participants are matched with the most appropriate practitioner based on their age, location, goals, and support requirements.
Our team currently has immediate capacity, and we are able to fast-track referrals when urgent commencement is required.
Following receipt of all necessary information, we will advise whether we can accept the referral and provide an estimated start date. We are committed to delivering responsive and timely support and will always endeavor to accommodate priority referrals wherever possible.
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We are only registered to provide support under Improved Relationships funding or counselling services under IDL funding.
Specialist Behaviour Intervention Support (Line item: 11_022_0110_7_3)
Behaviour Management Plan and Training (Line item: 11_023_0110_7_3)
We can also provide privately funded services. Please contact us to discuss your needs!
Information for Professionals
The following information is designed for Support Coordinators, service providers, and professionals seeking evidence-based, NDIS-aligned Behaviour Support for participants with complex needs.
Nourish Services provides NDIS-aligned, evidence-based Behaviour Support for participants with complex needs, including psychosocial disability, trauma histories, and behaviours of concern. Our practice integrates behavioural science, trauma-informed frameworks, and ethical decision-making to support safety, capacity building, and long-term quality of life.
Overview
We believe meaningful support begins with understanding the whole person. their story, strengths, environment, and what matters most to them. Through thoughtful assessment and collaborative support, we help build emotional regulation, communication, independence, daily living skills, and social confidence in ways that feel practical, empowering, and sustainable.
We also walk alongside families, caregivers, and support teams, building the knowledge and confidence needed to create safe, predictable, and connected environments where people can genuinely thrive.
How We Work
What We Deliver
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Structured assessment to identify the function, triggers, and maintaining factors of behaviour using observation, data analysis, and stakeholder input to inform ethical, least-restrictive support planning.
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Short-term plans developed to support immediate safety and stability while comprehensive assessment is underway, focusing on practical strategies and environmental adjustments.
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Individualised plans informed by functional assessment, outlining proactive strategies, skill development, and clear guidance for implementation, monitoring, and review.
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Continued support to ensure plans are implemented consistently, reviewed using behavioural data, and supported through targeted training and collaboration with care teams.
All services are delivered in line with NDIS Behaviour Support requirements and Quality & Safeguards expectations.
Reducing Restrictive Practices
We are committed to reducing and eliminating restrictive practices through compassionate, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support. We believe every person deserves to feel safe, respected, and empowered with choice and autonomy at the centre of care.
Restrictive practices are never a first response. Our focus is always on building skills, understanding behaviour with curiosity and compassion, and creating environments that support safety, connection, and independence.
Referrals & Professional Partnerships
We deliver ethical, evidence-based Behaviour Support through a collaborative and NDIS-aligned approach. We work closely with participants, families, and professional partners to ensure support is consistent, practical, and outcome-focused.
Our partnerships empower external practitioners, build confidence, and maintain clear professional governance, ensuring every participant receives safe, trauma-informed, and sustainable support. Nourish is committed to fostering long-term independence, skill development, and meaningful quality of life, making us a trusted partner for clinicians, organisations, and care teams.
We welcome pre-referral conversations to ensure alignment and clarity.