Behaviour Support Practitioner
Serving Mount Waverley & City of Monash

NDIS Behaviour Support in Mount Waverley

We work with NDIS participants in Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley, and Notting Hill — in person, at school with consent, or over telehealth, whichever suits your week better.

When a family in Mount Waverley first contacts us, the concern is rarely one isolated incident. It’s usually a pattern building over weeks: mornings getting harder, school calls increasing, or a participant becoming more distressed in everyday routines. We start by listening before recommending anything.

What Behaviour Support Looks Like in Mount Waverley

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

For a family in Mount Waverley, this might mean:

• Assessment for behaviour linked to communication needs, sensory distress, trauma, anxiety, or unmet health needs
• Practical home strategies for Mount Waverley 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, your allocated Local Area Coordinator, therapists, educators, and informal supports
• Plain-language recommendations that are easier for busy families and teams to follow

NDIS Funding & Early Childhood Support in Mount Waverley

City of Monash falls within the NDIS Inner Eastern Melbourne region. Behaviour Support is commonly funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. Local Area Coordination for Mount Waverley 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 Mount Waverley can also access Monash 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 Mount Waverley

Our behaviour support work in Mount Waverley 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 Mount Waverley
• 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 Monash 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 Mount Waverley

Many families come to us because the behaviour is most visible at school. With consent, we talk directly to teachers and wellbeing staff so the same calm strategies and early warning signs are used at home and at school.

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 Mount Waverley and across City of Monash. 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