Training

This training is for support workers and professionals seeking to develop skills in how to practically support and effectively respond to behaviours of concern.

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PBS Programmes

Explore Hāpainga Ora delivers BILD Positive Behaviour Support training for workforce development across Aotearoa. Under license from the British Institute of Learning Disability (BILD). We work in partnership with people who have lived experience to build inclusive societies, leading to better quality of life and a reduction in behaviours of concern. This training is for support workers, professionals, and whānau keen to develop skills in how to practically support people to live great lives and effectively respond to behaviours of concern Explore has delivered these programmes to disability support providers and support worker teams within Oranga Tamariki, as well as inpatient forensic units. Services who have engaged in these programmes report:
  • Improvements in the quality of life of the people they support
  • Significant reductions in the number of staff injuries as a result of challenging behaviours
  • Fewer absences in work/staff retention
  • Improvement in staff wellbeing
  • Reduction in the use of physical restraints


Explore delivers ½ Day, 2-Day and 4-Day PBS programmes

For more about our specialist training programmes, contact Explore on 0800 605 001 or email [email protected]
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Active Support (1/2 Day)

This programme engages people to improve quality of life.

The benefits of person-centred active support for clients, whanau and providers are:

  • Enhanced quality of life
  • Positive outcomes
  • Staff development and retention
  • Meaningful engagement
  • Participating in activity
  • Increased independence
  • Good relationships
  • Good communication
  • Safe, predictable environments
  • Learning skills

BILD Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners Programme (2-Days)

This programme covers the essential knowledge needed by anyone who provides direct support to people whose behaviour can challenge. It builds a basic understanding of the values base and practice of Positive Behaviour Support:

  • Understanding behaviour
  • Quality of life indicators
  • Values and rights
  • Active Support
  • Teaching new skills
  • Reactive strategies
  • Reducing restrictive practices

BILD Positive Behaviour Support Coaches Programme (4-Days)

This programme is for staff and caregivers who not only want to extend their practise in PBS but also provide leadership and support of colleagues to apply the principles and strategies of PBS.

The coaches programme consists of an initial 3 days of training that builds on concepts taught through the PBS Practitioners’ training. Trainees develop a workplace project and action plan to embed PBS within their service with ongoing consultation and support from our experienced trainers.

It is worth noting that the BILD PBS Coaches Programme is not a ‘train the trainer’ programme – coaches are to embed PBS within their organisation. Becoming a coach is not an accreditation to deliver BILD PBS.

Other Training

Healing Informed Learning & Support

Explore has joined with Whakatū Marae, and Maataa Waka to deliver a programme to support caregivers in Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South Island) with culturally supportive trauma and healing informed care approaches.

The programme focuses on relevant learning, coaching, and positive behaviour support approaches for the primary caregivers of tamariki in care. Caregivers may be whānau or non-whānau, and the programme is also extended to include caregiver support networks.

Our programme is based on an understanding of child development, trauma-informed care, healing informed support and positive behaviour support. We aim to improve a person’s quality of life and the quality of life of those around them.

We believe that all behaviour is a form of communication. We will work in partnership with you, your family / whānau and your support networks to better understand your needs, any patterns in behaviour, and to build on existing strengths and skills for you and your tamariki. We will help you set goals that are important to your family / whānau, and then work with you to implement any changes.