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

When would a child need behaviour support?

All children behave inappropriately sometimes. However, children, parents and childcare educators may need extra 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 Behaviour Support Unit help?

The Behaviour Support Team can assist with:

• Behaviour management strategies
• Individual support plans
• Parenting skills
• Anger management and emotional regulations skills
• Teaching social skills
• Training and assistance for childcare educators
• Professional development training

The Behaviour Support Team is available to work with children, their families and childcare educators in the following ways:

• In Long Day Care, Occasional Care and Family Day Care programs ACT wide
• In School Age Care programs ACT wide
• And families on the Northside of Canberra

To discuss eligibility and find out more about Behaviour Support please email // or phone Belconnen Community Service on 6264 0200.