Behaviour Support Practitioner
Serving Devon Meadows & City of Casey

NDIS Behaviour Support in Devon Meadows

Teenagers are harder, I won’t pretend otherwise. Bigger stakes, and a lot of the young people I meet are just tired of being managed. I don’t lead with rules. I try to work out what the behaviour is actually protecting them from first, and I keep the young person’s own voice in the plan, not just their parents’.

What Behaviour Support Looks Like in Devon Meadows

That usually means trauma-informed Positive Behaviour Support, coaching for parents who are exhausted and a bit scared, and close coordination with a school that might be close to running out of options. It’s slower going than a straightforward assessment, and that’s fine. Trust takes longer to build with teenagers, and rushing it tends to backfire.

For a family in Devon Meadows, this might mean:

• Assessment for behaviour linked to communication needs, sensory distress, trauma, anxiety, or unmet health needs
• Practical home strategies for Devon Meadows families who feel they’re constantly walking on eggshells
• Positive Behaviour Support approaches focused on quality of life, skill-building, and safety
• Collaborative planning with support coordinators, Latrobe Community Health Service or LINK Health and Community, therapists, educators, and informal supports
• Plain-language recommendations that are easier for busy families and teams to follow

The same approach carries through for younger children and adults too. The method doesn’t change much, just the conversation does.

Getting Started

Here’s what the process actually looks like, since it’s rarely explained clearly upfront. You start with a free 20-minute call, no referral required, just a chance to talk through what’s going on. From there, if we’re a good fit, we sign a service agreement and get the initial assessment booked, at home, at school with consent, or over telehealth.

Expect four to six weeks for a full Behaviour Support Plan once that’s underway. If the situation’s urgent, particularly if restrictive practices are already being used, I’ll aim for an Interim BSP within two weeks instead. I try to keep the wait as short as possible for Devon Meadows families, same as anywhere else I work.

NDIS Funding & Early Childhood Support in Devon Meadows

City of Casey falls within the NDIS Southern Melbourne region. Behaviour Support is commonly funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. Local Area Coordination for Devon Meadows is provided by Latrobe Community Health Service or LINK Health and Community. We support plan-managed and self-managed participants:

• Plan Managed — your plan manager handles all invoicing; no out-of-pocket payments
• Self Managed — we invoice you directly; you claim reimbursement from the NDIS myplace portal
• Early Childhood (under 7) — no formal diagnosis required; families in Devon Meadows can also access Casey City Council's free Maternal and Child Health service for developmental checks alongside NDIS Early Childhood supports

Not sure what’s in your NDIS plan, or who Latrobe Community Health Service or LINK Health and Community is for your area? Book a free consultation — we’ll explain your options in plain language.

Who We Work With in Devon Meadows

Our behaviour support work in Devon Meadows is suitable for children, young people, and adults who need thoughtful, individualised support. This includes:

• A young child whose behaviour has changed after starting childcare, kinder, or primary school in Devon Meadows
• A participant with autism or ADHD who becomes distressed by transitions, noise, demands, or changes to routine
• A family where everyone is exhausted by sleep difficulties, aggression, meltdowns, or constant negotiation
• A school in City of Casey needing clear, consistent strategies after repeated incidents
• A participant with psychosocial disability or dual diagnosis who needs support that is calm, respectful, and practical
• A family from a multilingual or multicultural background wanting support that doesn’t ignore culture, identity, or faith

School and Community Collaboration in Devon Meadows

If there’s a support coordinator or early childhood service already involved, we’re happy to loop them in so nothing runs as two disconnected processes.

Telehealth and In-Home Support

You can choose support that fits your week. Some sessions work best online, some are best done in the home. We recommend the format that matches the participant’s goals and safety needs, not the other way around.

About Your Practitioner

Your Behaviour Support Practitioner is Himani Arora, founder of Brave Mental Health. Himani has 5+ years of experience supporting NDIS participants across Melbourne, including families in Devon Meadows and across City of Casey. She is trauma-informed, culturally affirming, and brings genuine expertise and warmth to every family she supports.

“I believe every person — regardless of their diagnosis, background, or the challenges they face — deserves support that truly sees them. Not just their behaviour, but their whole self.”

— Himani Arora, Behaviour Support Practitioner