Preventing and Reducing Challenging Behaviour

When challenging behaviour keeps happening, it can feel exhausting and difficult to know what will actually make a difference. This practical three-hour workshop is designed specifically for Volunteer Foster and Kinship Carers and is delivered by Build Up NT, an experienced Northern Territory–based provider specialising in behaviour support. The session focuses on how to prevent and reduce challenging behaviour by understanding what the behaviour is communicating. Carers will learn how positive behaviour support works, how to identify the underlying causes and purposes of behaviour, and how to choose strategies that fit their child, their home, and their caring role. The training is hands-on, supportive, and grounded in real-life caring situations, with opportunities to practise strategies and build confidence in approaches that can be used straight away. This workshop is free for Volunteer Foster and Kinship Carers.