Behaviour Support Practitioner
Serving Springvale & City of Greater Dandenong

NDIS Behaviour Support in Springvale

Springvale families are supported by Brave Mental Health as part of our work across City of Greater Dandenong, alongside Noble Park, Springvale South, and Clayton South. As part of the NDIS Southern Region, families here can also draw on Latrobe Community Health Service or LINK Health and Community for broader NDIS navigation support.

Springvale families often tell us they want a practitioner who responds quickly and doesn’t disappear after the first assessment. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to across City of Greater Dandenong — practical support that reduces risk and distress without losing sight of the person.

What Behaviour Support Looks Like in Springvale

The work is both clinical and human. A Behaviour Support Plan should help everyone around the person in Springvale respond consistently, reduce escalation, and build skills — while avoiding unnecessary restrictive responses wherever possible.

For a family in Springvale, this might mean:

• Assessment for behaviour linked to communication needs, sensory distress, trauma, anxiety, or unmet health needs
• Practical home strategies for Springvale 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

NDIS Funding & Early Childhood Support in Springvale

City of Greater Dandenong falls within the NDIS Southern Region. Behaviour Support is commonly funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. Local Area Coordination for Springvale 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 Springvale can also access Greater Dandenong 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 Springvale

Families and support teams contact us from Springvale for many different reasons. Common referral situations include:

• Children under 7 accessing Early Childhood supports through Greater Dandenong Council's free Maternal and Child Health service and the NDIS, including children without a formal diagnosis
• School-aged children with autism, ADHD, developmental delay, anxiety, or communication differences
• Young people with trauma histories, emotional regulation challenges, or behaviour that affects school participation
• Adults living with family, independently, or in supported accommodation in Springvale who need consistent support plans
• Parents, siblings, carers, and support workers who need coaching, not judgement
• Support coordinators seeking a responsive Behaviour Support Practitioner for a participant in Springvale

School and Community Collaboration in Springvale

Behaviour rarely happens in only one setting. We can work with families, schools, day programs, Latrobe Community Health Service or LINK Health and Community, and support workers across Springvale so everyone understands the plan and uses the same proactive strategies.

Telehealth and In-Home Support

Telehealth is a strong option for parent coaching, support worker consultation, plan reviews, and NDIS guidance. Where observation is needed, we discuss the most appropriate setting with the family in Springvale: home, school, or video-based observation.

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 Springvale and across City of Greater Dandenong. 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