Behaviour support practitioners invest significant time conducting assessment and developing behaviour support plans, yet implementation remains one of the most persistent challenges in practice. Plans that appear logical and feasible in meetings or training often prove difficult to sustain in everyday environments. The reality is that plans don’t create change—people do. When implementers are not adequately trained and supported, behaviour support risks becoming a document rather than an effective intervention.

With increasing reliance on remote supervision and subcontracted roles across the sector, opportunities for hands-on coaching and in-the-moment feedback have reduced. As a result, many practitioners receive limited training in how to effectively teach and support others to implement behaviour support plans. This gap can lead to reduced confidence, skill avoidance, and underuse of evidence-based implementation strategies such as Behaviour Skills Training (BST).

BST provides a well-established, evidence-based framework for building implementation skills through instruction, modelling, rehearsal, and feedback. This workshop focuses on the practical application of BST to support implementation across NDIS-funded services and other applied settings. Participants will learn how to integrate BST into everyday coaching and supervision, even within the constraints of remote service delivery.

The workshop will emphasise treatment integrity and the use of implementation checklists to guide training, monitor progress, and identify barriers. Participants will also explore how behavioural assessment principles can be applied to understand the motivations and barriers affecting implementers, enabling the design of supports that are feasible and sustainable.

Through case discussion, small group activities, and role-play, participants will practise delivering BST and receive in-the-moment feedback. This workshop provides a rare opportunity for face-to-face skill development, equipping practitioners with the confidence and tools to train others effectively and bridge the gap between behaviour support planning and meaningful change.