BSPQ - Positive Behaviour Support Forum

The Behaviour Support and Practice Quality (BSPQ) unit is proud to present the 2026 Behaviour Support Forum for BSPs and BSP Leaders. This full-day professional development event is part of our commitment to strengthening the disability sector by supporting Behaviour Support Practitioners in developing and implementing effective Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs).

Who Should Attend:
This forum is for NDIS-registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners and PBS Team Leaders.

The forum will explore the theme of Effective PBSP Implementation through engaging presentations and discussions led by industry experts, including:

• Dr Melanie Johnston, Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer at the Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health, presenting on Psychosocial Disability and Intellectual Disability.
• Chelsea Troutman, BCBA and Clinical and Managing Director at Elements ABC, delivering an in-depth session on Complex Clients and PBS.
• Chris Booker, Director BSPQ, delivering a keynote on An Introduction to Understanding Decision Making Capacity.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST
• Location: The Auditorium, Lower Ground Level, 111 George St, Brisbane
• Cost: Free of charge (in-person only)
• Catering: This is a BYO event. Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will not be provided.
• Certificate: Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Program Highlights:

• 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM:
  Arrival and Registration (BYO tea/coffee)
• 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM:
  Welcome and Theme Introduction: Effective PBSP Implementation
  Speaker: Chris Booker, Director, Behaviour Support and Practice Quality (BSPQ)
• 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM:
  Psychosocial Disability and Intellectual Disability
  Speaker: Dr Melanie Johnston, Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer, Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health
• 11:20 AM – 12:30 PM:
  An Introduction to Understanding Decision Making Capacity
  Speaker: Chris Booker, Director, Behaviour Support and Practice Quality (BSPQ)
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM:
  Complex Clients and PBS (Part 1)
  Speaker: Chelsea Troutman, BCBA, Clinical and Managing Director, Elements ABC
• 3:20 PM – 4:50 PM:
  Complex Clients and PBS (Part 2)
  Speaker: Chelsea Troutman, BCBA, Clinical and Managing Director, Elements ABC
• 4:50 PM – 5:00 PM:
  Farewell and Wrap-Up
  Speaker: Chris Booker, Director, Behaviour Support and Practice Quality (BSPQ)

RSVP Deadline:
Please RSVP by Friday, 21 May 2026 (COB) to secure your spot.

This forum is an invaluable opportunity to deepen your understanding of PBSP implementation, learn from leading experts, and network with fellow professionals in the disability sector.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor, 111 George Street, Brisbane City, Australia

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