Find a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner near you in Brisbane and surrounds
If you’re looking for a Positive Behaviour Support practitioner near you in Brisbane, we can help! We have a team of incredible behaviour support practitioners throughout the Brisbane metropolitan area, supporting NDIS participants in the Brisbane CBD, Camp Hill, Morningside, Greenslopes, Oxley, Chermside, Strathpine, North Lakes, Acacia Ridge, Milton, Spring Hill, Victoria Point and Logan. Click here to get started with Positive Behaviour Support.
What is Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support transforms quality of life by building new support strategies, skills and behaviours to meet your needs and goals. Your behaviour support practitioner builds a Positive Behaviour Support plan in partnership with you and your support team.
Here’s a short video where Belinda explains Positive Behaviour Support:
Find a Behaviour Support Practitioner Near You in Brisbane, QLD
We’ve got a dedicated team of behaviour support practitioners supporting communities in the Brisbane metropolitan area:
Vanessa Bell is a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner in West Brisbane. Vanessa is also a Team Leader and our Queensland Clinical Lead. She holds qualifications and training in Positive Behaviour Support, Communications and Children’s Services. She has fifteen years experience supporting individuals with disabilities and is passionate about human rights and supporting people to achieve their goals and live free lives.
Belinda Thurlow is a Behaviour Support Practitioner and Manager of Business Development at Ability Consultants. Belinda holds degrees in music and music therapy and has over ten years experience working therapeutically. She has experience and training in neurological music therapy, complex trauma, sensory processing and empowering leadership. Belinda takes an open, creative and compassionate approach in her clinical practice. She primarily supports NDIS participants in east and inner Brisbane.
Charmaine Carson supports NDIS participants in North Brisbane and Moreton Bay. She is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with degrees and qualifications in nursing, midwifery, health services management, community nursing, occupational health, health science and developmental disabilities. Charmaine has extensive experience working in school environments and as a registered nurse has holistically supported people to navigate significant challenges and complex needs. Charmaine supports NDIS participants of all ages with a focus on supporting participants on the autism spectrum.
Louise Mammoliti is a Behaviour Support Practitioner in Chermside. Louise completed a Bachelor of Education, Master of Special Education with a major in Autism and Doctor of Education Certificate of Educational Research. Louise has over 20 years experience practising and leading in the disability sector. She has a special interest in autism, intellectual impairment and trauma based behaviour. She has dedicated her life’s work to embedding inclusive practices within the educational sector, by leading others in this sector to understand the supports and adjustments needed to create access for students to succeed in their schooling and beyond. Louise supports NDIS participants of all ages in North Brisbane and beyond.
Melissa Green is a Behaviour Support Practitioner and Team Leader in North Brisbane. With over 12 years experience in the community services sector, Melissa has extensive experience supporting NDIS participants with complex behavioural needs. She holds qualifications in community services and working with people with disabilities. Melissa is a strong human rights advocate for people living with disability. Melissa primarily supports NDIS participants aged 16 and over in Brisbane including Warner, Lawnton, Petrie, Kallangur, North Lakes, Bracken Ridge and more.
Niquita Mumford is a Behaviour Support Practitioner in North Brisbane, supporting communities in North Lakes, Deception Bay, Redcliffe, Kippa Ring, and more. Niquita completed a Bachelor of Education (Primary) and supported students as a Special Education Teacher in primary and secondary schools. In her role as a Specialist Disability Support Teacher, Niquita supported teachers, carers and disability therapy professionals to implement behaviour strategies and inclusion practices. Niquita primarily provides Positive Behaviour Support for school aged children affected by ADHD, ASD, emotional regulation difficulties, intellectual disability, sensory processing difficulties and trauma.
Patricia Schefe is a Behaviour Support Practitioner in Chermside. Trisha supports NDIS participants in North Brisbane including Zillmere, Banyo, Northgate, Wavell Heights, Nundah and also travels to support participants in Ipswich. Trisha’s qualifications in community welfare, training and assessment enhance her work in Positive Behaviour Support and build upon her extensive experience in the community, youth and disability sectors. She is passionate about empowering families to further their ability to support individuals with disability and achieve positive outcomes for their family members.
Reece Williamson is a Behaviour Support Practitioner in South Brisbane, with a degree in arts (psychology) and experience supporting individuals of all ages with mental and physical disabilities. Reece works alongside the individual and their support team to identify goals and develop strategies to achieve greater wellbeing and quality of life. He takes a holistic perspective, and a strengths-based, person-centred approach to Positive Behaviour Support. Reece supports NDIS participants of all ages, with a focus on adolescents diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, ODD, OCD, anxiety and mood related disorders, bipolar and schizophrenia.
Jesse Kahler is a Behaviour Support Practitioner in South Brisbane with qualifications in psychological science. With experience supporting children, adults and seniors with a range of intellectual and physical disabilities, Jesse is passionate about supporting participants to improve their well-being and quality of life, live independently and achieve their goals. Jesse supports NDIS participants in Brisbane including Greenslopes, Mount Gravatt, Salisbury, Moorooka and more.
Gracie Macpherson is a Behaviour Support Practitioner in Logan. Gracie holds degrees and qualifications in psychological science, leadership, management, human resources and children’s services. With over 10 years experience in the disability sector, Gracie has extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing mental health disorders, PTSD, ASD, ADHD and various disabilities. Learn more about Gracie in this interview.
Where we provide Positive Behaviour Support in Brisbane, QLD
We deliver Positive Behaviour Support in the Brisbane metropolitan area including:
- Inner Brisbane, including Highgate Hill, Kangaroo Point, New Farm, Newstead, Paddington, Red Hill, South Brisbane, Spring Hill, Teneriffe, West End, Woolloongabba, Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley.
- North Brisbane, including Windsor, Newmarket, Lutwyche, Gordon Park, Clayfield, Hendra, Hamilton, Eagle Farm, Nundah, Northgate, Virginia, Nudgee, Boondall, Zillmere, Taigum, Sandgate, Fitzgibbon, Bracken Ridge, Brighton, Carseldine, Apsley, Bridgeman Downs, Geebung, Stafford, Chermside, McDowall, Everton Park, Mitchelton and Alderley.
- South Brisbane, including Stones Corner, Dutton Park, Greenslopes, Annerly, Yeronga, Holland Park, Tarragindi, Moorooka, Mansfield, Mount Gravatt, Salisbury, MacGregor, Robertson, Coopers Plains, Wishart, Mackenzie, Rochedale, Eight Mile Plains, Sunnybank, Runcorn, Stretton, Algester, Calamvale, Parkinson, Heathwood, Forest Lake, Doolandella, Ellen Grove, Inala, Richlands, Durack, Wacol, Darra, Yeerongpilly, Rocklea, Seventeen Mile Rocks and Sumner.
- West Brisbane, including Bardon, Ashgrove, The Gap, Upper Kedron, Toowong, Taringa, Chapel Hill, St Lucia, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Fig Tree Pocket, Kenmore Hill, Brookfield, Pullenvale, Pinjarra Hills, Anstead, Karana Downs, Bellbowrie, Moggill, Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood, Corinda, Oxley, Jindalee, Jamboree Heights, Middle Park and Westlake.
- East Brisbane, including Morningside, Bulimba, Murarrie, Carina, Coorparoo, Camp Hill, Hemmant, Tingalpa, Wynnum, Manly, Belmont, Wakerley, Gumdale, Chandler and Carindale.
- Redland, including Capalaba, Alexandra Hills, Thorneside, Birkdale, Wellington Point, Ormiston, Cleveland, Thornlands, Sheldon, Victoria Point and Redland Bay.
- Logan, including Underwood, Woodridge, Springwood, Daisy Hill, Shailer Park, Slacks Creek, Regents Park, Hillcrest, Boronia Heights, Munruben, Marsden, Crestmead, Waterford West, Loganlea, Kingston, Bethania, Loganholme, Beenleigh, Eagleby, Beenleigh, Waterford, Mount Warren Park, Windaroo, Chambers Flat, Park Ridge, Jimboomba and Yarrabilba.
We also provide in-person Positive Behaviour Support on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and regional Queensland, including Ipswich, Bundaberg and Cairns. At times we can travel to rural locations such as Toowoomba, however if you’re an NDIS participant who lives in rural or remote Queensland, we can also support you through telePBS.
Access Positive Behaviour Support in Brisbane, QLD
Get started with Positive Behaviour Support in the greater Brisbane area by making an online referral here on our website. You can also bookmark our website for quick, easy access to our referral form.
If you have any questions about Positive Behaviour Support in the Brisbane metro area, please feel welcome to call our team on 1300 694 625 or send a message using our contact form.
About Ability Consultants
Ability Consultants is a registered NDIS provider. We transform quality of life through easy access to Positive Behaviour Support. We’re a team of over 130 behaviour support practitioners supporting NDIS participants throughout Australia, in NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.
More information about Positive Behaviour Support
You might like these resources:
- What is Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)?
- What is an NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP)?
- NDIS funding and Positive Behaviour Support
Information about Positive Behaviour Support Careers
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