Behaviour Support

Behaviour Support Unit Early Intervention Program

A free and confidential service for families and childcare programs with children 0–16 years

Children can be smart, loving, cooperative, fun, playful… and they generally behave well when they feel connected to others, feel good about themselves, have their basic needs met and understand what is expected of them. However, children are individuals and sometimes need different input from those who care for them to help them develop physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills.

When would a child need behaviour support?

All children misbehave sometimes! However, children, parents and childcare workers may need support when:

• difficult behaviours become constant
• it is hard to notice or remember a time when the child could listen and behave differently
• behaviour is hurting the child or those around them
• the behaviour is preventing the child or other children from learning
• the behaviour is causing undue stress in the child’s life, the family or the childcare program
• the behaviour is interrupting the child’s ability to form good relationships with siblings, peers or others

How can the the Behaviour Support Unit help?

The Behaviour Support workers can assist with:

• Behaviour management strategies
• Individual support plans
• Parenting skills
• Anger management
• Teaching social skills
• Training and assistance for staff
• Professional development training

Behaviour Support workers are available to work with children, their families and childcare staff in the following steps:

• In long day care, occasional care and family daycare programs
• In school age care
• In home for families on the Northside

How to contact:

1. Phone the Belconnen Community Service intake line on 6264 0200
2. Ask for the intake worker to make a referral to the Behaviour Support Unit
3. One of the three Behaviour Support workers will contact you to discuss your needs

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