Behaviour support focuses on understanding why behaviours occur and supporting people to develop safer, more effective ways to communicate their needs. The goal is to improve quality of life, increase skills, and reduce the need for restrictive practices using ethical, evidence-based strategies.

Yes. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, including individuals living at home, attending school, or residing in SIL and SDA settings.

The process typically includes:

• An initial discussion and consent

• A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)

• Development of an Interim or Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan

• Collaboration with families, carers, schools, and providers

• Ongoing review, training, and support

An FBA is an assessment that looks at:

• What behaviours are occurring

• When and where they happen

• What triggers or maintains them

• What the person may be communicating through behaviour

  This helps guide practical, individualised support strategies.

• Interim BSP: Short-term plan used when behaviours pose immediate risk or while a full assessment is being completed.

• Comprehensive BSP: A detailed, long-term plan developed following an FBA, outlining proactive strategies, skill development, and response strategies.

Yes. I support participants where restrictive practices are in place or proposed. My role includes:

• Ensuring practices are safe, justified, and authorised

• Developing plans to reduce and eliminate restrictive practices

• Meeting NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements

This may include:

• Environmental restrictions (e.g. restricted access to certain areas)

• Chemical restraint (medication prescribed for behavioural control)

• Mechanical, physical restraint, or seclusion (where applicable)

All work is completed in line with legislation and human rights principles.

Yes. Supporting parents, carers, and support workers is a key part of behaviour support. I provide:

• Practical coaching

• Visual supports and routines

• Training and guidance to promote consistent implementation

Yes. I regularly collaborate with schools, early learning centres, and educators to support consistent strategies across environments and improve participation and regulation.

Yes. I have experience working in SIL and SDA environments, including:

• Staff training and coaching

• Risk management and escalation planning

• Supporting transitions between services

Behaviour support can be funded through:

• NDIS plans (Core or Capacity Building, depending on the plan)

• Self-managed or plan-managed funding

• Private payment (where applicable)

I’m happy to discuss funding options before services commence.

Yes. Referrals are welcome from:

• Support Coordinators / Recovery Coaches

• Families and carers

• Allied health professionals

• Service providers and schools

A referral form is available to streamline the process.

I provide services across the Illawarra and surrounding regions, with flexibility for:

• Home visits

• School or provider settings

• Telehealth where appropriate

You can get started by:

• Completing a referral form

• Emailing or calling directly

• Reaching out for an initial conversation to discuss suitability

My approach is:

• Trauma-informed

• Neuro-affirming

• Person-centred

• Rights-based

• Aligned with the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework