Behaviour Support Practitioner
Serving Burnley & City of Yarra

NDIS Behaviour Support in Burnley

Brave Mental Health provides specialist Behaviour Support to families and individuals in Burnley (3121) within the City of Yarra area of Melbourne’s inner east. This is a well-connected part of Melbourne with strong school networks, access to specialist services, and a growing number of NDIS participants who deserve quality behaviour support close to home.

Burnley sits within a part of Melbourne known for its strong school culture, proximity to specialist hospitals, and a community that takes mental health and disability support seriously. Families here are often well-informed but still overwhelmed by the complexity of the NDIS — and that’s exactly where we step in.

When a family in Burnley reaches out, the concern is often not one isolated behaviour. It is usually a pattern: mornings becoming harder, school calls increasing, carers feeling unsure, or a participant becoming more distressed in everyday routines. We start by listening carefully before making recommendations.

What Behaviour Support Looks Like in Burnley

For NDIS participants in Burnley, behaviour support can bring structure to situations that have started to feel chaotic. We identify patterns, clarify what helps, and coach the people around the participant so the plan does not sit unused in a folder.

For a family in Burnley, this might mean:

• A Functional Behaviour Assessment for a child whose meltdowns are escalating before school or bedtime
• A Behaviour Support Plan for a teenager with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or sensory overload
• Parent and carer coaching so responses are calm, consistent, and realistic under pressure
• Support worker guidance so strategies are used the same way across home and community settings
• An Interim Behaviour Support Plan where urgent safety strategies are needed before a full assessment is complete

NDIS Funding in Burnley

City of Yarra falls within the Melbourne East NDIS planning region. Behaviour Support is commonly funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. Your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) can assist with first-time NDIS access. 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; accessed via your Early Childhood partner

Not sure what’s in your NDIS plan? Book a free consultation — we’ll explain your options in plain language.

Who We Work With in Burnley

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

• Children under 7 accessing Early Childhood supports, 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 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 Burnley

School and Community Collaboration in Burnley

For children and young people in Burnley, school collaboration can be the difference between a plan that sounds good and a plan that works. With consent, we help translate assessment findings into everyday classroom and playground strategies.

Telehealth and In-Home Support

Telehealth is a strong option for many behaviour support sessions, especially parent coaching, support worker consultation, plan reviews, and NDIS guidance. Where observation is needed, we discuss the most appropriate setting: home, school, community, 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 across the Inner East region. 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