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Implementation for Meaningful Change

Free Positive Behaviour Support Training 

Unit 1: Introduction to Implementation

Get started with our Implementation for Meaningful Change series. In Unit 1, you'll understand the role of implementation in Positive Behaviour Support, gain an overview of the implementation process, planning and how to get started. 
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Let's get going! In this unit, we'll cover a brief overview of how we can support great implementation of an intervention. We'll build on this in later units.
— Steve Davies
Senior (Advanced/Specialist) Behaviour Support Practitioner & Clinical Operations Manager

Overview

In this one hour course, we'll cover:

Recommended learning

Implementation for Meaningful Change builds upon knowledge you have gained in our Functions and Formulations series and Multi-Element Interventions series. Both are available to all and can be accessed anytime, anywhere. 

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What people are saying

Informative | Clear | Concise | Very useful | Great course | Thanks for the free resource

Great intro to implementation and good to see that potential barriers have been identified. 

TJ

Good details of why we need this course and practical examples of expectations within different services.

Austin

Amazing course! Really helped me with curating my own steps of implementation for each of my clients based on the readiness level/collaboration of each support team. 

Almas

This course was very informative and helped me understand the importance of effective implementation, collaboration, training, and coaching. The practical examples helped connect the concepts to my role as a behaviour support practitioner. 

MK

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What's next?

Once you've completed Unit 1, enrol in Implementation Unit 2: Pre-implementation, where we cover planning, readiness of the team, enablers, decisions and the productive use of time.
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Frequently asked questions

Is this a free training series?

Yes, "Implementation for Meaningful Change" is FREE.

Who can complete these courses?

This series is designed for Positive Behaviour Support practitioners in Australia, however, anyone can enrol, anytime, anywhere. 

Are there any course prerequisities?

This series builds on the knowledge gained in our other Positive Behaviour Support courses.
We highly recommend completing the following series first:
  1. Functions and Formulations (3 units)
  2. Multi-Element Interventions (4 units)

How many units are in this series?

Implementation for Meaningful Change includes 5 courses/units. You'll receive a certificate for each unit completed.

Should I complete this course in order?

It is highly recommended that this course is completed in order, i.e. Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3 etc.
If you're not ready to complete the whole course and you're interested in a specific lesson, you can jump straight to that lesson. 

Can I download course resources?

Each course has an "Resources" page which we recommend you bookmark. 
You can also download or make a copy of resources such as The Behaviour Support Implementation Guide and Matrix©. 

To create an editable version:
  • If you have a Google/Gmail account, please make a copy of the Guide and Matrix, or download a copy in Word, PDF or other format. 
  • If you do not have a Google/Gmail account, please download a copy in Word, PDF or other format. Go to File/Download and select your preferred format. 

I've finished the course but I'm not able to obtain my certificate. 

  1. Please visit the course menu.
  2. Completed lessons and quizzes will have a tick beside them  .
  3. Incomplete lessons and quizzes will have a grey or red dot beside them.
  4. Please complete these items. If the item is "transcript" or "resources", please visit the page.  

Who do I ask if I need help?

We're more than happy to help! Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with us using our contact form.

I'm interested in joining your team. How do I apply?

We're recruiting Behaviour Support Practitioners throughout Australia and we'd love to hear from you. Please visit our Careers page for more information at abilityconsultants.com.au/careers.

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