National PBS Summit 2026
Join Ability Action Australia, a national leading provider of Positive Behaviour Support and Allied Health services, for our inaugural National PBS Summit — a two-day virtual event designed to provide practical, evidence-informed education for professionals, educators, families, and service providers working alongside people with behavioural support needs.
Across four online sessions, our clinical experts and guest panelists will explore how Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) can improve outcomes through collaboration, consistency, and ethical, evidence-informed practice.
What makes this summit different?
At Ability Action Australia, we believe meaningful outcomes happen through collaboration. The summit will showcase:
- Our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach
- Ethical, evidence-informed PBS practice
- Practical implementation strategies
- Strong supervision and quality systems
- Our School of PBS framework developed in collaboration with the University of Melbourne
Why attend?
Attendees will gain:
- Practical PBS knowledge you can apply immediately
- Greater understanding of Positive Behaviour Support
- Insights from practitioners, clinical advisors, and external panelists
- Strategies to support stronger outcomes across home, school, and supported environments
- Case Study examples
Event Schedule
From Referral to Successful Outcomes
5 August | 12:00–1:30 PM AEST
Understanding Behaviours and Building Positive Supports
5 August | 5:30–6:30 PM AEST
Implementing Behaviour Support Plans in Supported Living
6 August | 12:00–1:30 PM AEST
Exploring Careers in Positive Behaviour Support
6 August | 5:30–6:30 PM AEST
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all PBS Summit 2026 sessions are completely free to attend.
The PBS Summit 2026 is a fully virtual online event. You can join from anywhere via your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with your unique access link. Reminder emails will also be sent prior to each session.
Yes, recordings will be made available after each session for all registered participants.
This session is designed for families, carers, educators, support workers, and anyone supporting a person who may benefit from Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
No prior knowledge is required. This session is designed to be accessible to people who are new to PBS as well as those looking to deepen their understanding.
Yes, you are welcome to attend as many sessions as you like across the summit.
Yes, each session will include dedicated time for Q&A with the panel. You can submit a question via the registration form.
