Behaviour Support Practitioner
Serving Carnegie & City of Glen Eira

NDIS Behaviour Support in Carnegie

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 Carnegie

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 Carnegie, this might mean:

• A Functional Behaviour Assessment for a child in Carnegie 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 in City of Glen Eira
• An Interim Behaviour Support Plan where urgent safety strategies are needed before a full assessment is complete

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 Carnegie families, same as anywhere else I work.

NDIS Funding & Early Childhood Support in Carnegie

City of Glen Eira falls within the NDIS Bayside Peninsula region. Behaviour Support is commonly funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. Local Area Coordination for Carnegie is provided by your allocated Local Area Coordinator. 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 Carnegie can also access Glen Eira 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 your allocated Local Area Coordinator is for your area? Book a free consultation — we’ll explain your options in plain language.

Who We Work With in Carnegie

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

• Children under 7 accessing Early Childhood supports through Glen Eira City 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 Carnegie 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 Carnegie

School and Community Collaboration in Carnegie

Where school or community access is affected, we focus on practical collaboration — teacher consultation, support worker coaching, visual supports, transition planning, or clear escalation pathways.

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 Carnegie and across City of Glen Eira. 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