Psychology vs Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

If you’re navigating the NDIS, it can sometimes feel confusing to understand the difference between Psychology and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

Both are important therapeutic supports (therapies). They can sometimes overlap, but they serve different purposes.

At MyCareSpace, we know that understanding these services clearly helps you make the best choices for yourself or the person you care for.

Psychology: Understanding the Mind and Emotions

Psychology is a clinical health profession.

Updated 4 Sept 2025

This article has been updated following the release of the Thriving Kids Fact Sheet by Minister Butler today.

These updates were added:

Living with a disability, or caring for someone with a disability can be full of challenges in the NDIS.

It’s important to understand your rights, what self-advocacy means, and where to turn for support.

MyCareSpace is here to help you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

What Does Self-Advocacy Mean?

Self‑advocacy means speaking up for yourself in a way that’s clear, respectful, and informed.

It’s knowing what you need, expressing it, and taking part in decisions that affect your life.

What is the difference between Core and Capacity Building in your NDIS plan?

In the NDIS, Core supports and Capacity Building supports serve different purposes, even though they might look similar at first.

Core supports are about helping you with day-to-day activities so you can live your life more easily right now.

Capacity Building supports, on the other hand, are designed to help you learn new skills, build independence, and reach long-term goals.

How to Find an Occupational Therapist in the NDIS

If you or someone you care for is living with disability, you may have heard about Occupational Therapy (OT) as part of NDIS supports.

But what exactly is Occupational Therapy, what does it help with, and how do you make sure you have the right funding in your NDIS plan?

At MyCareSpace, we connect NDIS Participants with the right supports every day. Here’s what you need to know about finding Occupational Therapy in the NDIS.

It feels like Katy Perry dedicated this song to the NDIS!

Section 34 of the NDIS Act establishes the criteria for what supports are considered "reasonable and necessary" for the NDIS to cover.

What does Reasonable and Necessary mean?

The NDIS funds a range of supports and services which may include education, employment, social participation, independence, living arrangements and health and wellbeing.

It funds supports that will help participants to:

What Supports are allowed NDIS supports?

NDIS supports refer to services, items, and equipment that can be funded by the NDIS.

These aim to help participants live independently, participate in community life, and improve their wellbeing.

They are grouped into 37 categories. 

The list of allowable NDIS supports does not exclude items that are not specifically listed.