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We listen to you. We help you build more skills, more freedom and more social connections so you can live without restrictive practices.
We listen to you. We help you build more skills, more freedom and more social connections so you can live without restrictive practices.
Freedom and social connection for people with disability.
We provide easy access to life-changing Positive Behaviour Support.
We take the stress out of the NDIS. Great customer service and no long waiting lists.
We build powerful systems that free us to focus on people.
We invest heavily in training and clinical supervision.
We share our learning and support the growth of new behaviour support organisations.
We are a team of allied health professionals, psychologists, behaviour analysts who practice person-centred positive behaviour support.
We provide NDIS participants with functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans, training, coaching, and psychological services.
Key factors in our service include:
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Newcastle, NSW
Alex has been working within the disability sector since 2007 in a variety of roles and contexts. She also has an education background, working in schools as a Teacher’s Aide (SLSO) before becoming a Special education teacher. This has provided her with diverse experience, across all ages, working with children and adults with disabilities, medical and mental health needs.
Alex is passionate about creating opportunities for people to improve their quality of life and reach their potential. Using her experience across settings, collaborating with all stakeholders, to implement consistent supports and strategies across home, school and community environments.
She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Sydney, NSW
Chris has been working in the disability sector since 2010 and has an incredibly strong passion for improving service quality within the sector as a whole.
Chris was the Director of a multidisciplinary service provider for young adults with autism in the Sydney area. Over the years, he has had experience in supporting individuals with autism, leading diverse teams, and leading large projects. Chris has been a behaviour support specialist since 2014 and specialises in supporting individuals with autism (including other comorbidities). In his spare time, he is a teacher at a local RTO specialising in community service qualifications.
Manager, HR & Recruitment
Sydney, NSW
Jane has lead high performing teams, providing supervision and support to team members, helping them achieve their potential, and deliver excellent client outcomes.
Jane is passionate about building healthy human connections and a strong social fabric--this is where real positive changes start to happen.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Clinical Lead, Victoria
Karan has worked in a variety of roles within Mental Health Services across Australia as a high dependency unit nurse, charge nurse manager, crisis team clinician, and case manager for clients with complex needs.
Karan prides himself with the ability to relate well with people while fostering creativity and innovation. He has led teams in managing a variety of crisis situations using problem solving and time management skills. Being flexible and easily adaptable has allowed Karan to successfully multitask while prioritising efficient client-centred care. Karan is fluent in a variety of languages including Cantonese and Mandarin.
Over the last 15 years Karan has been committed to learning many valuable services/ practices however he is always looking for an opportunity to further develop his nursing skills as he constantly challenges himself to achieve personal goals. Karan is a reliable person with the enthusiasm and passion to provide holistic care to mental health clients.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Clinical Operations Manager
Clinical Lead, Restrictive Practices Systems
Team Leader
Kire comes to Ability Consultants with 17 years of experience improving the lives of people with intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. Kire has extensive experience in psychotherapy, forensic casework, and child protection. He is passionate about working with families and teams to provide empowering, person-centred supports.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Northern Rivers, NSW
Mark has over 30 yrs experience in the disability, mental health and child youth and family sectors both in Australia and the UK. supporting people with complex health care needs in public, private and NGO Settings. Mark is a Motivational Interviewing, train the trainer, who loves to work with teams supporting clients with high support needs, understanding restrictive practices, trauma informed practice ,introducing positive behaviour support principles and developing risk mitigation strategies across all environments.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Perth, Western Australia
Patrick is experienced in supporting people with disabilities with extensive experience with clients with autism.
He is passionate about implementing PBS and working alongside individuals and teams to understand their goals, and help them achieve them.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Certified Behaviour Analyst
Team Leader
Ross began his professional journey in 2007 and comes with many years of teaching, supervision and training, and behaviour analytic experiences across all age ranges and ability levels. Ross has research and presentation experience, is published in a number of refereed journal articles, and is actively affiliated with many professional, international committees and boards.
Ross has a broad range of experience working in clinical, home, and community/recreational settings in various realms including ABA for children and individuals with low incidence disabilities and multiple diagnoses including autism.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Clinical Lead, Learning and Development
Team Leader
Batemans Bay, NSW
Roshini comes to Ability Consultants having worked as a Special Education Consultant, training teachers, parents, and other disability professionals in how to implement behaviour strategies and practice inclusion effectively. Since 2013, Roshini has worked in the field of intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. Roshini's Doctoral Thesis was entitled, "Student-Focused Planning and Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Knowledge, Perspectives and Experiences."
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Illawarra, South Coast, NSW
Stephen has a vast experience providing positive behaviour support. He has supported people with disabilities for 25 years, in a variety of roles. Stephen is driven to bring creative and life-expanding opportunities into the lives of the people he supports.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Clinical Operations Manager
Clinical Practice Lead
Team Leader
Speech Pathologist
Steve is an experienced and highly respected practice leader in Positive Behaviour Support. Steve's career is underpinned by his passion to assist people with disabilities to overcome barriers to their best quality of life. Steve is driven to make PBS accessible to everyone, and build collaborative teams around each individual.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Clinical Lead, Queensland
Team Leader
Vanessa is very experienced in supporting people with disabilities to live quality lives, having worked across a range of positions for the past 12 years. She enjoys and values the implementation of positive behaviour support practices as a key to enhancing quality of life for others.
A specialty area Vanessa has worked in is heavily restrictive living environments, with a goal of reducing restriction whilst maintaining the safety of clients and their community.
Vanessa has a passion for human rights, supporting people to achieve their goals and to live free lives.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
Team Leader
Sydney, NSW
Preferred pronouns: She/ Her
Akanksha Nayar Chhettri is a Behaviour Analyst (BCBA/IBA). She has previously worked at a centre in India from 2014 until 2018 and moved to Ghana in May of 2018 where she served as the Senior Clinical Supervisor at Autism Compassion Africa until 2021. When she first moved to Ghana she was one of two BCBAs in all of West Africa (which is roughly the size of the United States). Her responsibilities included helping run the centre in Cape Coast and to also do consultation work for clients in Nigeria. She is now a board member of Autism Compassion Africa.
Over her time in the field, she has developed a keen interest in international dissemination, staff training, autism advocacy, social justice and decolonization of systems. She believes that ABA as a discipline requires a multicultural ethos to help shape what is being built; the more perspectives that contribute to the growth, the more dynamic and multifaceted the field can be.
Akanksha enjoys stimulating conversations and meeting people that help broaden her perspective of the world. She is also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Akino has been working within the disability sector, originally as a Registered Music Therapist, since 2015 with a focus on social and cultural inclusion, which forms a strong backbone in her work. Akino is passionate about working collaboratively with clients, families and their support network to find strengths based solutions to enable individuals to live a fulfilling life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Psychologist
Sydney, NSW
Alex is a registered Forensic Psychologist who has experience working with a variety of clients who have been involved in the Communities and Justice System. He has experience working with clients with complex mental health needs such as various personality disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, depressive and anxiety disorders, as well as experience in supporting those with problematic sexual and violent behaviours.
Alex is passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities in a manner that is specific to their individual needs. He aims to support his clients so that they can increase their independence and enhance their quality of life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
New England and North West, NSW
Alex's professional background includes experience as a Disability Support Worker, Diversional Therapist, AOD Counsellor and working within the criminal justice system. This diverse range of roles has provided Alex with a broad skill set and nurtured her empathy and ability to relate to others. Through these experiences, Alex has gained a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by diverse and vulnerable population groups.
Alex is passionate about developing positive and supportive relationships to bring about meaningful change and help others improve their quality of life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Alicja is passionate about supporting people with a disability, with a particular interest in the area of autism. In Poland she worked as a Special Needs Therapist and as an Occupational Therapy Instructor in the sensory classroom focusing on interoception, breathing techniques and mindfulness. Alicja has worked within the disability sector since 2013.
Alicja is a strong believer in the benefits of sport, having completed a number of marathons and triathlons.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Alison has been working in the disability sector since 2006. Specialising in mental health, complex trauma, AOD and disability. Commencing her career as a Psychotherapist, Alison worked in crisis and suicide prevention, supporting clients with anxiety, depression and mental health issues. Alison utilised her training in interpersonal therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to support her clients.
From 2010 - 2021 Alison worked with the Department of Communities and Justice working across all areas of child protection. Working in multidisciplinary teams, Alison has utilised her communication and relationship-building skills to roll out Intensive Therapeutic Care across NSW. This care system has ensured that young people with highly complex needs will have their needs met with the highest standards of care, and provide support into their adulthood.
Alison is passionate about creating an environment of equality and fairness for clients with disability. By using Positive Behaviour Supports, Alison aims to increase the quality of life and reduce challenging behaviour, and to assist people with disabilities to reach their goals.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Central Coast, NSW
Amanda has worked in the disability sector since 2005 in a variety of roles which include; Disability Support worker, Case Manager, a number of management roles in Aged and Disability services and most recently as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Amanda brings a diverse knowledge of many disabilities into the Behaviour Support field, and has enjoyed working with both children and adults with a range of intellectual and physical disabilities.
Amanda is passionate about holistically supporting her clients to live happy and full lives, as well as supporting carers and families to work together to achieve great outcomes.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Amelia has worked in many capacities with children and young adults who have diverse abilities, as a Nanny, Family Educator, Teachers Aid and Early Childhood Educator. Amelia also has a brother with Autism. This motivated her as a young adult to further develop her knowledge and skills connected to working with and supporting others with diverse abilities. During this journey, she has had the opportunity to work alongside a transdisciplinary team at Giant Steps School for children with Autism. As an Educator/Aid she was able to learn from Music Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists. During this time Amellia contributed to Individual Education Plans (IEP's), completed an intensive course on Autism and was a part of implementing a research project for Relationship Development Intervention (RDI).
Amelia has a strong interest in being able to identify strengths to help clients with opportunities, breaking tasks down into a step-by-step approach to achieve short and long-term goals.
She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
As an Occupational Therapist, Analise has had experience working with neurodiverse individuals across the lifespan. She believes that all behaviour holds meaning and that relationships, connection, diverse life roles, and participation which matches the demands of a person’s environment are the primary forces for creating behavioural change. She draws from her clinical expertise, observation, and assessment skills to develop and test hypotheses to create shifts in behaviour. Analise tries to develop a deep understanding of the function of behaviours so that she can provide people with more resources and replacements. She is committed to her professional development and seeks regular opportunities to learn from leaders in the field, particularly in the areas of ABI and Autism. She has experience in the assessment and prescription of Assistive Technologies which can support function and participation, as well as knowledge of sensory processing challenges and interventions.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Sydney, NSW
Austin has extensive experience in coaching and educating people of all ages to help reach their potential. Austin is especially interested in helping children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, ADHD and mental health disorders to achieve their goals. Austin has worked with a diverse range of clients with complex needs in a multidisciplinary field to reduce intense behaviours of concern and remove restrictive practices. He is always learning and improving on best ways to tailor positive behaviour support for each individual and their supporters.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Coffs Harbour - Grafton, NSW
Barbara has been working in the disability sector since 2008 and has extensive experience supporting adults with a range of needs to live as independently as possible. Barbara works diligently to facilitate meaningful experiences and to increase the day-to-day quality of life of the people she supports.
Barbara blends her disability experience with her clinician skills of working collaboratively to uncover root causes, identifying roadblocks, and implementing realistic and measurable actions that facilitate change. Barbara takes a holistic approach when designing plans by considering the mind, body, spirit and utilising evidence-based practices for optimum outcomes.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, NSW
Bec is a Psychology graduate with experience in residential support work. Bec is especially excited when she has the privilege of being a part of the change in people's lives. The creativity and empathy Bec brings to her Behaviour Support work is informed by her experience as a professional musician, implementing music therapy programs in various residential care settings and her work as a pet therapist.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Sydney, NSW
Becki is a registered Psychotherapist with a teaching and training background. She has worked across the lifespan from early childhood, Primary and High School and has also worked in Aged Care Services. Becki has extensive professional and volunteer experience working with individuals with complex needs and their families. Her lived experience as a practitioner from a multicultural background and experience from working in the Northern Territory with First Nation peoples and other diverse cultural backgrounds is invaluable.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Manager, Business Development
Team Leader
Brisbane, QLD
Belinda is an experienced clinician in the disability sector and is passionate about building capacity and supporting mental health in the service of greater personal growth and freedom.
Belinda has additional training in Neurological Music Therapy, Complex Trauma and Sensory Processing Disorder and brings a strengths based, flexible and personable approach to her work with clients and families.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Brisbane, QLD
Brian has a friendly and caring nature with a focus on individualised care. He is currently studying for his Bachelor of Psychology with aspirations of one day being a practising psychologist.
Brian aims to improve people's day to day wellbeing and offer support to give them independence and achieve self-actualisation.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Coffs Harbour - Grafton, NSW
Brooke is a qualified Social Worker and Registered Behaviour Practitioner with extensive experience in the Mental Health and Disability sector. She also has a range of experience in fields such as Suicide Prevention, Drug & Alcohol intervention, NDIS support services and General Counselling.
Utilising a Person-Centered approach, Brooke aims to tailor support to focus on the person’s unique strengths and interests. Brooke brings a warm, friendly and caring nature making it easy to build relationships.
Brooke is passionate about promoting social justice and self-determination. She aims to support people to increase their independence, pursue their goals and develop their capacity to be able to live their best quality of life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Central West, NSW
Candice has worked within the community service field for over 20 years, focusing on the areas around community / social justice, disabilities, child / adolescent therapies, mental health in acute and community care settings, both non-government and government sectors.
Candice has a passion to support communities and families, understand and utilise “outside the box concepts and views” when working with others around us. Trying to help find the middle path to support safe, respectful communication and relationships.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Carmel is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree majoring in Neuroscience at USYD. Along with a flair for writing, Carmel is fascinated about the interaction between brain function, genetics and one’s environment. She has held several leadership roles throughout her academic career and believes that every client can realise their full potential by making informed and responsible choices.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Moreton Bay - North, QLD
As a registered nurse, Charmaine has holistically supported people to navigate significant challenges and complex needs. She has extensive experience working in the school environment supporting students to fully participate and enjoy school through improved social connections.
Charmaine is passionate about building positive relationships with individuals and their support networks to listen to them, understand their needs and overcome barriers.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Cristina has worked in the community services sector since 2006 supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs. Cristina has worked in both frontline and management roles and has extensive experience in disability and mental health services, child protection, out-of-home care, and multicultural settlement services, provided by the Department of Communities and Justice and non-government organisations.
Cristina is passionate about increasing opportunities for people living with a disability to make decisions about their lives whilst ensuring safety and wellbeing.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Danielle has been working in the disability sector since 2013 supporting people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and capabilities. She is a solution-driven person with strong communication and presentation skills, experienced in training and coaching. Danielle is a staunch believer in empowering people and investing in their support networks using Positive Behavioural Support to enhance quality of life.
CEO, Founder
David has experience as a Residential Support Worker, Forensic Casework Specialist, Senior Clinical Consultant, and Behaviour Support Specialist while working for FACS (1999-2017). His passion is creating time and labour saving systems that make it possible to provide highly responsive person-centred services.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Psychologist
Team Leader
Sydney, NSW
David is a Registered Psychologist with experience providing Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy with people with moderate to severe autism and ADHD. David has worked as a school psychologist helping young people with anxiety, emotional regulation, autism and ADHD. David works with people of all ages with ASD (levels 1 to 3), intellectual disabilities (mild to profound), depression, anxiety, bipolar, aggression, communication difficulties, down syndrome, trauma, and fragile X syndrome.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Elizabeth has an immense love for creativity and has previously completed a degree in music. After completing this qualification, she commenced studies in Occupational Therapy before deciding to work as a facilitator at a creative arts day program for adults with disability. Here, Elizabeth facilitated visual arts, performing arts, created life skills and community engagement programs.
Elizabeth has recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support. She enjoys supporting clients of all ages to achieve their personal goals, develop independence skills and enhance quality of life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
South Coast, NSW
Emma has worked in the disability sector since 2017 supporting individuals to live their best lives. After 2 years working in primary schools, Emma found a passion for ensuring children's needs were met and moved into the disability sector as a frontline worker. Working alongside individuals to reach their goals, she has experience in group homes, as a manager and as a behaviour support practitioner.
Emma is driven to reduce restrictive practices and ensure the rights and freedoms of individuals are upheld.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Emily has worked in the disability sector since 2015 in a variety of roles supporting people with intellectual disability to reach their potential. Emily has occupied roles with Catholic Care, Jobsupport, Studio Artes, and Achieve Australia. Emily has extensive experience supporting people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities maintain their mental health and vocational participation, using her skill in Positive Behaviour Support. Emily believes that everyone should have equal rights and opportunities within their community.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Emily has just completed her Masters of Special Education and is passionate about providing support to others in the community to reach their full potential. Emily has experience working with children with a variety of needs in homes, schools and is a big mental health support advocate. Emily loves to work with clients of all ages to achieve personal growth, wellbeing and independence.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Illawarra, NSW
Faye has a background in Primary Education, gaining experience in both mainstream and special educational settings. She has always implemented Positive Behaviour in Learning (PBL) throughout her teacher career and enjoys watching children reach their full potential with the correct guidance. Having recently completed further study in Psychology, Faye is passionate about using her knowledge and experience to ensure all individuals, no matter of the challenges they face, gain a happy and fulfilled life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Gabrielle has worked in various roles supporting people to reach their full potential. Besides behavioural support, she has in-depth knowledge of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). DBT is an evidence-based psychotherapy that aims to enhance the client's capabilities by teaching behavioural skills in the domain of emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness.
As a behaviour support practitioner, she is seen as an easy-going, calm natured, genuine individual, whose strength is building connections with the people she works with. She is bilingual in Dutch and English and enjoys working collaboratively in enabling clients to build the life they want to live.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Mid North Coast, NSW
Gina is a passionate about working alongside individuals to achieve their goals and live a meaningful life.
Gina has a diverse range of experience in the community services and disability sector, working as a support worker for many years with clients across the lifespan, as a member of allied health teams, facilitating a creative arts program and in her own private practice and studio. She is a keen advocate for people living in regional and rural areas to have increased access to therapy services and support. Gina enjoys collaborating with others, lifelong learning and working with a creative and holistic approach to her work.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains, NSW
Greg has clinical experience across intellectual disability, mental health, medical, forensic and community nursing since 2004. Prior to commencing his nursing career Greg worked extensively in group homes and other residential settings as direct support worker.
Greg’s focus and passion is the importance of therapeutic and supportive relationships and environments and the positive effect that these can have on people receiving care and support. Greg’s approach to behaviour analysis and support is holistic and person centred. Striving to understand the individual as a whole and the effect that their environment, personal preferences, physical and mental health, social connectedness, and previous life experiences has on their ability to live their best life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Hanna has worked in the teaching profession since 2006. Her skills and expertise as both a teacher and a coordinator have supported many students with a range of intellectual and physical disabilities. She has extensive experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD, trauma, and intellectual difficulties.
Driven by her passion for positive and preventative systems and practices, Hanna is committed to facilitating the success of her clients.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Hannah’s desire to train as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner has developed through a combination of personal experience that has come from living with a sibling with a disability, extensive work experience in the disability field, and through the study of Social Work. In 2021 Hannah had the privilege of conducting research for the United Nations Association of Australia and writing a published project report on Improving Participation for People with Disabilities. Hannah is excited to take on a person-centred, strengths-based approach to deepening her understanding of the participants she will be supporting and learning from them. Hannah is passionate about building a society that both understands and supports the needs of people with disabilities.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Hannah comes to Ability Consultants having worked as a behaviour therapist for young people with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders. Hannah is currently undertaking her masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges, reach their full potential, and fulfil their goals.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Central West
Hayley’s knowledge and experience in the disability industry in The Central West of New South Wales has built a strong foundation for her to collaborate with children and adult participants of the NDIS to meet their individual goals. Hayley specialises in the development and implementation of practical positive behaviour strategies, effective communication techniques and putting systems in place to review these to ensure the opportunities for success are optimised.
She ensures her recommendations are transparent, that implementation support is provided to all parties, to increase confidence and understanding, when supporting the person at the centre of the service. Hayley also has a strong interest in learning and professional development of her own skills and knowledge ensuring rural individuals have equal access to practical services that meet their needs.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Hazel has worked in the healthcare and community services sector since 2009. Prior to Australia she worked 2 years in New Zealand and 4 in the United Kingdom. She has worked in a variety of roles including; Nurse, Case Manager, Mental Health worker, Disability Support Worker, Team Leader and Cluster Manager at residential accommodation services.
Hazel has extensive experience in working with adults with complex health and behavioural needs, is a strong advocate for people living with disabilities and mental health issues and believes that clients should be at the centre of all that we do. She is passionate about working collaboratively and creatively to support clients to reach their goals and have the best quality of life possible.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Newcastle, NSW
Hollie has been working in the disability sector since 2007. Hollie has a broad range of skills from managing multiple services within a leading UK charity for people on the autism spectrum.
Hollie is passionate about empowering individuals and believes every individual deserves the chance to fulfil their ambitions and dreams regardless of disability. Being formally recognised for her dedication and commitment ensuring the community services were compliant to the Care and Quality Commission in the UK, Hollie has specialised in supporting children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and secondary diagnoses.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Provisional Psychologist
Sydney, NSW
Ilenia is a registered Psychologist (Provisional Registration). She commenced work in the research field in 2017 with a specific focus on the use of augmented reality to treat and assess Traumatic Brain Injuries and Mild Cognitive Impairment. She also cooperated, with research and clinic purposes, with multidisciplinary teams to treat and assess Food Disorders and, to improve the accessibility of cultural resources throughout. Ilenia also matured with extensive knowledge of Psychometric testing during her employment as a University tutor in Italy.
Ilenia is passionate about building human relationships and supporting people to give and be the best of themselves. She thinks that the greater satisfaction derived from being a psychologist is related to the human contact and the incredible possibility to learn and grow together getting to know everyday something more about human complexity.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Cairns, QLD
Indi is passionate about supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. Since 2013 she has worked as a student support officer, EAL/D teacher, special needs teacher and head of behaviour support in both NSW and QLD schools and has a particular interest in autism, multiple diagnoses and holistic support.
Indi enjoys the creativity, lifelong learning and innovation involved in behaviour support and is often found deep in study mode, devouring the latest research in psychology, sociology and assistive technology. Indi enjoys working within the rich support tapestry of families, schools and allied health workers to provide empowering plans which maximise client wellbeing.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Brisbane, QLD
Jason is an experienced clinician in the disability sector with a dedication for increasing capacity, addressing barriers, fostering growth, inclusion and independence. Jason has an ND (neuro diverse) affirming approach and uses behaviour science and collaboration to support those to be the driving force of any intervention.
Jason has extensive experience supporting those with Autism, mental health, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability and trauma. Jason has a huge passion for walking alongside families, with relationships, friendships and social capital the fundamental values that drive services and how he delivers them.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Sydney, NSW
Jazzy is one of our team leaders who brings a depth and breadth of experience in behaviour support, coaching and mentoring. She has a special interest in working with client accommodation transitions and those with complex mental health diagnosis.
Believing the best outcome is achieved when the client and their stakeholders collaborate, Jazzy seeks to engage, observe and question to form insights. Equipped with this picture and supported by data an assessment is formed and a practical person centred plan is developed. Jazzy then enjoys supporting stakeholders through group and individual training to understand and implement plans to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Burnie, Tasmania
Jenny has been working as a registered Social Worker since 2014. Jenny’s passion as a Social Worker, and Advocate, began whilst she worked with Disability Services and in the Health System. Jenny has years of experience working with children, and adults, throughout the state of Tasmania and prides herself in providing high levels of support to all her clients and families. Jenny has trained experience in providing supports in Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ADD, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), Acquired Brain Injury, Intellectual and Dementia. Jenny’s contacts include NDIS LAC’s, NDIS Planners, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Support Coordinators, Occupations Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, The Office of the Senior Practitioner and Providers of Supports from Hobart through to the West Coast of Tasmania. Jenny has continued to challenge herself in the field of Social Work with further training and professional development including Auslan Sign Language, Braille, University training courses specific to Positive Behaviour Support and Inclusion. At the core of all of Jenny’s understandings resides the passion for Inclusion, Equity, and Quality of Life for every individual she supports.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Jo has 2 years experience as a Special Education teacher where she successfully nurtured diverse students' learning by creating individualised behaviour support plans. Jo also worked as a Case Manager for a further 2 years. Throughout this experience, Jo enhanced her knowledge of services and passionately advocated for individuals with disabilities in collaboration with families and stakeholders.
Jo is committed to a person-centred approach and strives to discover strength-based solutions and to advance inclusivity and work towards supporting her students and clients to live fulfilling lives.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Jordon is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and improve their lives while ensuring they maintain their independence. He has extensive experience in supporting children, young adults and adults with developmental and acquired disabilities. He focuses on improving quality of life and supporting their family and support team throughout the process.
Behaviour Support Practitioner,
Bribie Island, Queensland
Julie has extensive experience in supporting families and young adults with a range of disabilities. She has worked in multiple roles throughout her career with Education Qld including as a Japanese and Special Needs Teacher, Numeracy coach, Advisory Visiting Teacher (Intellectual Impairment, Autism & Speech Language Impairment), and Head of Special Needs Services.
Julie worked in the remote areas of North Qld to provide training and support for Teachers, families, and communities. Through this work she supported young adults with a disability, from diverse backgrounds and cultural heritages.
Julie supports individuals with complex needs by applying a person-centred approach and implementing practical strategies. Her passion is to work collaboratively with the individual, their interdisciplinary support team, family members and carers to achieve positive outcomes that will improve community and social access for the individual.
Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
Team Leader
Kaci comes to Ability Consultants with 8 years of experience in Behaviour Analysis and Specialised Education. She has a range of experience in home, school and community settings across learners of varying ability levels. Kaci is currently on the board of the International Behaviour Analysis Organisation and an active member of ABA Australia. She is passionate about inclusion and working as a collaborative team to support all learners to increase independence.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Provisional Psychologist
Kathy has a background in professional counselling assisting families, children and adults, with relationships, grief and loss, suicide prevention and behaviour support. Kathy has a particular interest in child development. Kathy brings her extensive life experience and empathy to the support of people with disability and behaviour needs.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
I have been an Early Childhood Educator since 2003, with a passion for creating supportive, positive environments and building relationships with families. I have a particular interest in supporting children before they embark on their school journey, working with families and support teams to ensure support services are child centred and meet the child’s goals. With a strong interest in building a solid foundation with children, families and support teams through an empathetic attitude and mutual trust to ensure the best possible, inclusive outcomes for clients.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Kerry has worked in the Community Services Sector for more than 25years, in both frontline and management roles. She has diverse knowledge and experience, having worked with individuals with a disability, individuals with a mental illness, and individuals who have been in contact with the justice system.
Kerry is passionate about person centred support, and this is underpinned by her strong working knowledge of Active Support and Recovery Oriented Practices.
Kerry is committed to working with individuals and their support networks to co-design behaviour support plans, focused on highlighting and enhancing strengths in order to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Central Coast, NSW
Kerry comes to Ability Consultants with over 12 years experience in the Disability Sector, working with both children and adults. Most recently she has managed group homes in the Sydney area, supporting adults with complex support needs.
Maintaining a person centred and collaborative approach, Kerry is passionate about ensuring that people with a disability are given the opportunity to become genuine valued members of their communities.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Lana brings over 20 years experience working one on one with people facing health challenges. She helps to develop support plans and programs for individualized care to help clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. She brings a person centered approach and has worked with clients of all ages facing many different physical and mental challenges.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Laura has been a social worker for sixteen years, primarily in the child protection and trauma fields. She brings extensive assessment experience from the UK and Sydney. Laura has held a range of roles in assessment teams; from social worker up to Area Manager and Practice Expert. Laura’s passion is in helping professionals and families to consider the function of behaviours through a trauma informed lens.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Illawarra, NSW
Lauren has been working as a School Counsellor and Case Manager since 2010. Lauren has been supporting children and young people with a range of mental health issues, ADHD, Autism, and intellectual disabilities as a School Counsellor for the past two years. Prior to this, Lauren worked in the Out-of-Home Care sector as a Case Manager in a variety of roles, supporting children and young people with complex needs and behaviours.
Lauren has a particular enthusiasm for providing psychoeducation and skill building to empower individuals, whilst also being a strong advocate for the rights and needs of clients. Lauren strives to develop genuine connections with individuals and families to help them feel supported, reach their identified goals, and improve their quality of life.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Bribie Island, Queensland
Leisa is a Skilled, results-driven professional offering a 22-year career in the Community Services, Disability and Training sector working, teaching, and managing teams including clinical teams for behaviour support. She is experienced in developing and implementing plans for children, youth and adults with various disabilities and behavioural goals. Other experience includes leadership, teaching, coaching, mentoring and management within a professional team. Known for cultivating safe, supportive, and person-centred environments conducive to achieving results for individuals, teams and interested parties. Leisa is known as an agile facilitator who can quickly adapt to learner needs and changing business and stakeholder requirements. She is an articulate, memorable speaker and trainer exemplifying an honest, authentic communication style.
Leisa’s practitioner experience includes.
Leisa’s special interest is working with our first nations people. Being passionate about the Close the Gap Campaign and her family, Leisa's main goal in life is to always be an amazing human being.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Leo has been working in education and behavioural intervention in New York for the past 5 years and recently graduated with his Masters in Developmental Psychology. Leo is passionate about aiding and supporting people to be as successful as they can be in whatever setting they find themselves in.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Illawarra, South Coast, NSW
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Psychologist with General Registration
Lidia has been providing Positive Behaviour Support with people with Challenging Behaviour and complex needs since 2013.
Lidia is especially committed to providing specialist assessment, training and support with people affected by complex and traumatic life challenges.
Lidia is passionate about providing psychoeducation and advocacy for people whose voice and rights might be at risk.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Lily has been providing function-based behaviour support with people with intellectual disability since 2013, with a specific focus on supporting mental health and behaviour challenges.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Lisa has been working with children and young people with special needs since 2013. She sees herself journeying alongside her clients, discovering with them how to participate in their different settings, and exploring various interests with them as they continuously search for what makes them happy.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Central Coast, NSW
Liss has worked with children and families with complex needs for five years in various locations in New South Wales and Queensland. This work has been predominantly focused on child protection and family support.
Liss's passion is seeing people experiencing complex challenges live out their dreams, and their families, schools, and workplaces empowered to provide a safe, positive, learning, and relational environment.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Livian has worked in disability services for 34 years both in frontline and management roles. She is committed and passionate in ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunities and experiences to live their life to the best of their ability with meaning, purpose and choice. With lived experience as a family member of someone with a disability, Livian is familiar with the importance of working collaboratively with families and other key stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes. Livian’s commitment and passion extends to exploring new and exciting ways to work with the person and those important to them, to co-design their support in a way that works best for them .
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Brisbane, QLD
I have been leading and practising specialised programs in the disability field since 1998. I am passionate about supporting people with a disability to reach their potential as a valued member of society. I have a special interest in the areas of Autism, Intellectual Impairment and trauma based behaviour. I have dedicated my life’s work to embedding inclusive practices within the educational sector, by leading others in this field to understand the supports and adjustments needed to create access for students to succeed in their schooling and beyond. I am innovative in this work, and dedicated to working with teams to find person centred solutions to create better outcomes for students so they don’t disengage.
I have shared my love of teaching with an equal love for music, dance and drama and have used these skills to connect with adult and child clients when I am working with them. It is this connection that builds strong bonds in a working relationship and allows clients to feel empowered enough to advocate for the outcomes and goals they want to reach in their lives.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Louise has worked in the disability sector for over 35 years; 25 years as a Disability Support Worker and for 10 years managing various accommodation and day program units on the Northern Beaches.
Louise loves being involved in creating positive outcomes and improved quality of life for all people with a disability, their families and carers.
Louise has a years of experience working with clients with challenging behaviour, understanding, reviewing and implementing their plans as a DSW and collaborating with various stakeholders for plan development as a manager. She understands and is dedicated to how important it is to have solid, clear and relevant objectives and goals in place for clients, staff and families to help keep everyone safe and to meet individual client needs .
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Illawarra, South Coast, NSW
Mackenzie joined our team coming from a background in support work in both schools and the home setting. With qualifications in psychological sciences, Mackenzie has an interest in improving the well-being and quality of life of both her participants and their supports, by providing a person-centred focus to her services. Mackenzie has experience in working with children with ASD and ADHD, as well as mental health comorbidities.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Maddison is well-versed in working with complex behaviours in the context of mental health, dual-diagnoses, autism, and intellectual disability, providing a tailored and empathetic approach in her work. Maddison strives to enhance the quality of life and opportunities for those she works with.
Maddison’s experience in Child Protection brings a hands-on and person-centred approach, where she worked closely with young people. Her professional background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological aspects involved in complex trauma and behaviour support in the context of unique family dynamics. Maddison's is a well-rounded professional capable of addressing the multifaceted needs of individuals, their families and wider support network. Maddison's experience and professional journey reflects a commitment to supporting individuals to overcome barriers, harness strengths and unlock their potential.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Marci has experience working alongside people with additional needs and challenging behaviour in both a professional and personal capacity spanning over 10 years. Her work within a primary/secondary school for students with disabilities has placed her in a unique situation where behaviour support is part of daily interactions with staff and students alike. Naturally, working within a Visual Arts context, she encourages creativity as a means to enrich experiences and communication. Marci believes that strong and supportive environments not only provide a better quality of life, but an equitable access to society and experiences that everyone has a right to be included in, regardless of ability.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Maria has experience as a Mental Health Support Worker working with complex mental health in a residential setting, as well as using Applied Behavioural Analysis as a Behavioural Therapist. Maria has worked with children, adults and their families, and is passionate about mental health. Maria has completed her Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and is currently completing her Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Maria practices a person-centred approach and looks forward to working collaboratively to support and empower individuals in achieving their goals and living a life that is meaningful to them.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
Pronouns: She/ They
Marie holds a masters in clinical psychology and is a Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). She started working in psychiatry in 2011. She then moved to independent work with families in Belgium, France and the Netherlands in 2014, receiving online supervision to develop her practice and providing training to allied health therapists in various organisations. She joined an early intervention clinic in Australia in 2018, where she worked as a Program manager until December 2021.
Marie developed a particular interest in understanding the interactions between environment, neurodiversity – including physical and perceptive differences – and behaviours. She has developed more specific knowledge about autism and genetic conditions in childhood. She believes in a participative and strengths based approach to behaviour support, and focuses on understanding and developing support networks. Autism advocacy and calls for ABA reform have been a significant turning point in her professional orientation. She has also been involved in various social justice initiatives over the past 10 years, focusing on migrants’ rights and access to education for marginalised families.
She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Meenu's love of history led her to learn more about human behaviour, especially that of the vulnerable members of our society. This passion led her to work in the Disability and Mental Health sector for the last 13years.
Meenu has worked in different roles starting from Disability Support Worker to Acting Operational Manager. Meenu has supported clients with complex needs by applying a person-centered approach and implementing practical strategies to achieve positive outcomes. Meenu understands the importance of clear, relevant goals and knows how to achieve them by getting families, staff and other stakeholders involved in the journey.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Megan has over a decade of experience within the disability sector in both the United States and Australia. Her career began in 2007 as a support worker and Special Olympics coach before obtaining her degree in education in 2014. Endorsed in learning and behaviour, Megan led her school’s autism classroom, as well as teacher immersion programs, in inner-city Chicago before moving to Sydney. She currently provides support across a range of positions while working towards a Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Megan has a particular interest in functional skill building and transition support for young adults into home, vocational and community settings. Having seen support delivered from various angles within the sector, Megan values collaborative, respectful and meaningful relationships which embody a person-centred and strengths-based approach.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Nowra, South Coast. NSW
Melissa has worked across multiple roles in the Community Services sector over the past 12 years including disability support work, Management of multiple services and Behaviour Support advisory roles with large organisations. Over the years Melissa has gained experience working with a diverse range of people.
Melissa has extensive experience in working with participants with complex behavioural needs and is a strong advocate in human rights for those living with a disability.
Through Melissa's experience in the sector she has gained a knowledge and understanding of person centred practices and is able to implement these to ensure the person's goals and aspirations are met.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Mirza is very passionate about helping participants and their families navigate through the everyday difficulties they experience. Behavioural difficulties present themselves in various forms and under certain conditions. Mirza likes to take an objective view of the situations and analyse the environments which contribute to behavioural difficulties, so that person centred strategies can be implemented that usually lead to a reduction of behaviours of concern, as such improving the quality of life for the participants and their families or persons involved.
Mirza has extensive experience with participants on the complex pathway, presenting dual (or a range of) diagnoses who exhibit severe and challenging behaviours, as well as participants with forensic backgrounds. He has also assisted many individuals to transition from long term institutionalised settings to community living (Supported Independent Living - SIL). Mirza’s main objective is to reduce or eliminate the use of restrictive practices while providing support to individuals and their families.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Illawarra, South Coast, NSW
Natalie has been providing support to individuals, and their families, for the past 15 years. Starting as a disability support worker and moving into behaviour support has allowed her to gain a strong understanding of realistic and effective strategy implementation.
Natalie has worked across a range of settings, including schools and aged care facilities with people across the age span, and with complex needs.
Working with individuals and their support teams, Natalie is passionate about the rights of people with disability to enjoy a quality of life, ensuring opportunities for choice whilst maintaining carer capacity.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Natalie began her career in education as a classroom teacher in 2007. A major professional focus has been the development of supports and strategies that promote the inclusion of students with disability. Natalie understands the importance of a person-centred approach, and has extensive experience collaborating with caregivers and allied health professionals. She is excited about the potential of PBS to enhance quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Nathalie’s passion for person centred practices and Active Support is enriched by 25 years hands on and leadership experience in the field of disability. Nathalie enjoys co - creating person centred solutions for people to live their best lives. A well respected professional she readily shares her knowledge with early career professionals, support workers and families to enable the practice of positive behaviour support.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Nathan has been working in social support and crisis support work for the last 2 years. He is currently completing his degree in psychology with Western Sydney University. Nathan has experience working with clients of all ages and has a degree in musical theatre. Most recently he has been working with the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, aiding people with immune deficient conditions to maintain social and mental health standards.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Nicholas has been a carer for the past 3 years and has a high desire to help others. His diverse upbringing has given him the passion to help others in any way possible. Nicholas finished his honours degree in class 1 and shows high dedication to constantly improving himself and others around him. Using his knowledge, passion, problem-solving and excellent communication skills he provides positive behavioural support in a professional and thoughtful way
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader Learning and Development
Nikki brings more than 6 years of professional experience to Ability Consultants supporting clients in the disability and mental health sector. Nikki has helped develop and implement programs designed at social inclusion and achieving personalised goals, using motivational and person-centred approaches.Nikki believes in increasing a person’s quality of life through strengthening helpful behaviours, and that even a small change can make a huge difference. She is passionate about enabling an individual to live as independently as possible, and brings a fresh pair of eyes to every client.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Nikki has extensive experience in supporting children and adults with a range of disabilities. Her practice is driven by a strengths-based and person-centred approach. She is extremely passionate about empowering people with a disability to build capacity and increase choice and control in their life.
Nikki has worked on the ground as a Team Leader and Disability Support Worker assisting people with a disability for over 5 years. During this time, she was heavily involved in supporting clients presenting with challenging behaviours and working collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve goals holistically.
Nikki is an advocate for using positive behaviour support as a tool to assist clients to express their thoughts and educate others to understand their actions. She places importance on inclusive and mindful language to maintain the dignity of people with a disability.
Nikki will always strive to support people with a disability to reach their full potential and promote their independence as a valued member of their community.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Psychologist
Sydney, NSW
Paola is a registered Psychologist in Australia (AHPRA) and she has experience with NDIS, Corrective services NSW and Youth services. She is also a registered psychologist (CRP/RS) specialised in forensic psychology with experience in mental health and family court matters whilst practising in Brazil. Paola is passionate about helping people and supporting them to live their best lives.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Brisbane, Queensland
Trisha has spent many years working in community, youth and disability services from front line support to service management and departmental legislative compliance. Her passions is in empowering families to develop their capacity and achieve positive outcomes for their family members.
Trisha has experience working with families and was the project manager of the Building Capacity Project across Brisbane. In 2011 Trisha increased her knowledge of working with families by becoming a facilitator of the Stepping Stones Parenting Program where she was working with families of children with a disability between the ages of 0-16 years.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Coffs Harbour - Grafton, NSW
Paul has been assisting children, young people and adults with disabilities and complex needs since 2003. Friendly, caring and compassionate, he has significant experience providing both direct and leadership based support. Paul passionately believes that given the right opportunities and resources, everybody has the ability to become the most empowered version of themselves.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Pearl is a registered counsellor and yoga teacher with extensive experience in the disability and clinical sector. She has worked across the lifespan from early childhood to teens and adults, supporting a diverse range of people with mental health concerns. She is passionate about helping people improve their mental health, helping them find strategies to enhance the quality of daily life.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Peter has worked in human services for over 30 years as a front-line worker, clinician, manager, and executive leader. His experience spans the disability, youth justice, criminal justice, out-of-home care and healthcare sectors.
Peter’s particular expertise is behaviour support for people with a disability, including children, and those in contact with the criminal justice and mental health systems.
Peter’s most recent role was leading a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners providing support to NDIS recipients. Working with Ability Consultants, Peter is able to use his knowledge and experience to achieve positive outcomes for people with a disability and their families.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Batemans Bay, NSW
Pieta has been working as a Structured Language Specialist since 2017, providing literacy support to students, both at home and in the community. She has prior experience working in the field of ABA Therapy.
Pieta has experience supporting persons with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
Pieta is dedicated and committed to providing a person-centred and strength-based approach while working collaboratively with families. She is passionate about raising awareness in autism and dyslexia, focusing on self-awareness, education, self-advocacy, and empowering persons with a disability to have opportunities, and that their voice is heard and listened to.
Pieta is currently studying for a Graduate Diploma in Counselling.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Poli commenced working as a behaviour therapist with people with Intellectual Disability and Challenging behaviour in 2013. Poli co-designed and delivered a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy program for people with various types of dementia and other disability (2014-19) and has worked as a residential support worker. Poli believes in the natural improvement of people's behaviour when their lives become more meaningful, creative and socially connected.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Quennie is passionate about helping NDIS Participants improve their independence. Quennie has extensive experience building support strategies, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and making things work for clients, their families and other support networks.
Quennie is currently working towards a Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice and has experience working with incarcerated NDIS Participants who are transitioning back into the community. She believes every person has value, dignity, fundamental worth and a right to develop their potential.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Rachel has extensive experience in supporting families with complex issues including but not limited to; complex trauma, disability, mental health, substance use and relationship issues. Rachel has been with the Department of Communities and Justice for the last 12 years, supporting vulnerable families. Rachel also has extensive experience in supporting families from diverse backgrounds and cultural heritages.
Rachel is passionate about supporting people who are affected by disabilities in making meaningful life-long changes.
Rachel speaks English and Korean.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Ramoh has 18 years experience in disability services and mental health. Ramoh enjoys empowering people to overcome challenges and live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Provisional Psychologist
Rosie has recently completed her thesis project in cognitive development, specialising in the development of young children.
Rosie has had experience in Behaviour Support and Support Coordination. She is passionate about mental health and bettering the lives of those around her.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Illawarra, South Coast, NSW
Roxanne is a qualified mental health nurse with 14 years experience. She has extensive experience working alongside clients with a broad range of mental health diagnosis in both inpatient and community mental health care settings. She has also worked to assess and support adults with ADHD. Her practice is trauma informed and client centred. Roxanne is passionate about her role in supporting clients through their recovery journey.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Ipswich, Queensland.
Sally has worked in education and the field of supporting students with disabilities for over thirty years. She holds postgraduate qualifications in this field and that of providing positive behaviour support practices. She is passionate about helping others to reach their full potential and enjoy a full and satisfying life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Samantha has over 28 years experience working in the disability field. She has worked as a behaviour support practitioner with FACS from 2010 -2014 and as a Senior Behaviour Support practitioner with Sunnyfield from 2014 - 2020. Samantha takes a person-centred, hands on approach to her work and regards rapport building with the individual and those that support them as an essential part of effective behaviour intervention. She has experience working with people with disabilities of all ages, profound and multiple disabilities and complex needs. Samantha has chaired Restrictive Practices panels and developed and provided training in Positive Behaviour Support to disability support staff.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Adelaide, South Australia
Over the past three years Kei has been supporting individuals dealing with a variety of disability and mental health concerns within the recovery framework and therapeutic intervention.
Kei is driven to form trusting relationships with clients and advocate for their best interest. Kei’s experiences have enhanced her desire and passion to contribute to clients’ needs based on an empowerment approach as well as to provide clinical support to rediscover personal strengths, hope and positive choices.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Blue Mountains, NSW
Shelley is a Registered Nurse. She began her nursing career in New Zealand as a community crisis clinician. Moving to Australia in 2009, Shelley has worked in adolescent forensic mental health, community case management and consultation liaison in gazetted Emergency Departments. Most recently Shelley has been working with the Older Person, and their carers, who have a mental illness, experiencing cognitive decline (dementia process) and behavioural challenges.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Adelaide, SA
Shvan is a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioner with a solid educational background in Educational Psychology. He has gained extensive knowledge and experience in supporting individuals with various degrees of disabilities, with a particular focus on those with autism. His strong dedication to client-centric care and a positive mindset drives him to implement evidence-based approaches to support individuals in achieving their goals and improving their overall well-being and quality of life.
With a passion for making a meaningful impact in the lives of others, Shvan has honed his skills in providing personalised and effective support. His experience working with diverse individuals and teams has equipped him to navigate complex situations with empathy and understanding.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Illawarra, South Coast, NSW
Stacey has over 20 years of experience supporting vulnerable people in the community in a variety of roles. For the past 7 years Stacey has been working in Behaviour Change, while completing her Social Work and PBS studies. Stacey is especially excited about helping people overcome the barriers associated with accessing the community.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Stefanie is very experienced in working with people with psychosocial disabilities, having worked across a range of professional positions since 2012. She enjoys the individuality that each person she works with brings to her day and ensures that her practices in behaviour support match the person's specific needs and wants.
Stefanie enjoys being a part of a person’s support team and is passionate about helping to ensure a high quality of life and improved well-being.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Richmond - Tweed, NSW
Working from person-centred trauma informed and strengths based approaches, I focus on creating a safe and inclusive environment, social connection, choice, freedom and independence for the clients I support. Experience supporting a wide range of individuals with various intellectual, physical and/or psychosocial disabilities across diverse settings since 2013. Began working with children (5-12yo) and youth living with complex needs and acute behaviours of concerns from 2017. Rapport-building based on mutual trust, respect and a genuinely empathetic attitude are the cornerstones to the individualised support I provide. I am qualified to deliver culturally safe services and support for First Nations People and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. I'm trilingual in French, Spanish and English with some basic conversational Italian.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sydney, NSW
Teresa has been an educator in Special Education since 2012. She has worked in schools in distinct settings including Youth Justice Settings and schools that cater for students with Emotional Disturbance and Behaviour Difficulties.Teresa has developed and taught mainstream and Life Skills curriculum and wellbeing programs with a Trauma Informed approach. Teresa also worked as Learning and Support Teacher supporting students transitioning from school to work or study.
Teresa is passionate about supporting students who are at risk of disengaging with their education and advocating for their educational needs. This has led Teresa to study a Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis as it will permit her to work closely with clients to tailor support plans to their needs so they may participate meaningfully in their education and develop social, emotional, and living skills for an independent life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Bunbury, WA
Tim is an optimistic altruist who has a passion for working with children and a keen interest in developmental psychology, particularly the early years. He has been working with children with special needs within the education system since 2015, successfully reintegrating them into mainstream education and improving their overall quality of life. He has helped increase the long term positive outcomes of students through establishment of strong relationships with family members, staff and peers.
He approaches behaviour support from an individual perspective, combining the underpinnings of psychology and evidence based practice, with creative, person-centred plans, to achieve outcomes with the best interest of the client and their support network in mind. Tim has also previously worked as a Clinical Assistant within the field of Audiology, helping disabled people of all ages with hearing loss. Tim is a trained performing artist, (Actor, Singer) and a professional Writer, he loves films and breaking into song whenever appropriate (or not), this has proven an invaluable asset while working with children, lending itself to storytelling and highly creative play.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, NSW
Valentina has a diverse history of professional and educational experience. This has included supporting clients through the legal and justice system, providing support coordination in the disability sector and working in her own capacity as a mental health counsellor. She has a passion for providing support in helping individuals live a life of choice and autonomy. With empathy and unconditional positive regard at the forefront of her professional practice, Valentina has an in-depth understanding of what it means to provide therapeutic and behaviour support in a person-centred and respectful manner.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Mid North Coast, NSW
Vanessa has been working with people with a variety of complex needs, backgrounds, culture and diagnosis in different settings since 2003; including counselling and education settings with children and youth, early childhood and primary education, specialist education settings, disability services, child protection, behaviour support and restrictive practices panels. Vanessa enjoys learning from people what is most important to them, and what will support their goals and quality of life as they move forward. Finding out a person’s viewpoint, aspirations, hopes, worries and motivations and building on that; whether they be customers, staff, or those in professional development/supervision.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Gold Coast, Queensland
Since 2010 Victoria has worked as a clinician and educator in the areas of mental health, disability, child, youth, and family. She has supported people with complex healthcare needs delivering one-on-one and group support to adults, adolescents, children, and their families in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Victoria is passionate about the person-centered approach and interventions aimed at bringing trust and respect to families. She is particularly interested in engaging empathetically with linguistic, cultural, and socially diverse families, which she is exploring in her current Master's in Social Work at Griffith University.
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Team Leader
Coffs Harbour, NSW
Virginia has over 14 years’ experience in disability and over 20 years in education including teaching students with disabilities.
Virginia has a wealth of experience in working in multidisciplinary teams with a focus on person centred approaches utilising best practice positive behaviour support strategies. Her practice has involved supporting Children and adults with Autism and Trauma as well as mild to profound disabilities.
Virginia’s passion is social justice and advocacy in supporting the rights of people with disabilities. She is innovative in her work and has a keen ability to think outside the square. Virginia’s quest is to improve the quality of life and the happiness of people with disabilities.
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We practice Empowering Leadership. We don't micromanage or impose difficult KPI's relating to your hours of work. We do collaborate with you to meet the highest clinical standards for the people we support. We provide a highly rewarding work environment, and partner with you to hit your goals.
We are an empowering workplace, driven to attract and develop brilliant clinicians, so NDIS Participants have easier access to life-changing behaviour support.
Hello,
This is me abseiling off a perfectly good mountain. Starting Ability Consultants in 2016 was a similar leap into the unknown world of the NDIS.
In 1999 I began working with and caring for people with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours. People who are ignored, over-medicated, restrained, secluded, cut off from their community or who are punished because they often do not have a high enough level of positive support.
Our mission is to help NDIS participants lead a freer more socially connected life through easy access to excellent Positive Behaviour Support.
We serve 6 customer groups:
We are an NDIS-registered Specialist Behaviour Support Provider and we are working to exceed the required standards.
Person-Centred principles of empowerment and strengths-based practice underpin our approach. We apply these principles to everything we do.
Finally, we are all about innovation. We use technology to be more human. We build and shape the powerful tools we need to serve our customers in new and unique ways.
Thanks for joining us on the learning and growth journey.
CEO - Ability Consultants
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