 
Community Services aims to provide person-centred support and an integrated approach that focuses on the
needs of the individual, supporting them to live a great life.
Community Services includes Home Support Services, Behaviour Support Services and Community Cultural Services.
behaviour support services
Spectrum Care’s Behaviour Support team provides services for people with a disability who are under 65 years
of age and live in the greater Auckland area.
The Behaviour Support team offers support to people who live in a home provided by Spectrum Care,
as well as to individuals who live elsewhere within the community.
The Behaviour Support team works alongside parents/caregivers to:
- Conduct assessments related to the need for behavioural interventions
- Develop and implement strategies to help manage challenging behaviours
- Monitor and review behaviour strategies regularly
- Identify and work towards achieving meaningful goals
- Help parents/caregivers to develop the skills to effectively manage challenging behaviours in the future
- Build relationship with other professionals and providers in the disability community
Behaviour Support Services also provides training to staff within Spectrum Care’s other services.
When additional expertise or assessment is required, the team utilises links with other service agencies
such as SAFE, Forensic Services, the Dual Disability Team and Autism New Zealand.
In recognition of the cultural diversity of the people it supports, the team also has links with cultural,
Maori and Pacific Island services.
who can access behaviour support services?
Access to Behaviour Support Services is via a referral from the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination
(NASC) agency, Taikura Trust (phone 0800 835 4672).
how do I find out more?
For more information on Spectrum Care’s Behaviour Support Services, contact the Manager – Community
Support Services on 09 634 3790.
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