Behaviour Support Practitioner
Serving Mulgrave & City of Monash

NDIS Behaviour Support in Mulgrave

A growing number of the adults I support have a plan that was written for a completely different stage of their life and it just hasn’t kept up. Living situation’s changed, goals have changed, sometimes the whole support team around them has changed. I go back to basics and work out what’s actually driving things now, could be a psychosocial disability, unmet health needs, or a living environment that’s stopped working, and build something the person and their support workers can genuinely use day to day.

What Behaviour Support Looks Like in Mulgrave

That’s different work to a first assessment for a young child, but it starts the same way: listening before writing anything down. Families with younger kids get the same starting point from me. I look at the whole picture first, then decide what actually needs to happen.

For a family in Mulgrave, this might mean:

• Mapping the triggers behind aggression, property damage, running away, shutdowns, or refusal
• Building replacement skills such as requesting a break, using visuals, tolerating change, or communicating pain
• Creating simple scripts and routines for mornings, transitions, community outings, and personal care
• Helping schools in Mulgrave and City of Monash use the same proactive strategies, language, and escalation steps as home
• Reviewing what’s working over time and adjusting the plan as the participant grows or circumstances change

Getting Started

If you’re not sure what happens after you reach out, here’s roughly how it goes. We start with a free 20-minute call, no referral needed, just a conversation about what’s going on and whether I’m the right fit. If we go ahead, I’ll need a signed service agreement, and then we book in the initial assessment, usually at home, sometimes at school with consent.

From there, a full Behaviour Support Plan typically takes four to six weeks. If things are urgent, particularly if restrictive practices are already in use, I can prioritise an Interim BSP within two weeks instead. Either way, you’re not left waiting without a plan of any kind while the full assessment is underway. I try to keep the wait as short as possible for Mulgrave families, same as anywhere else I work.

NDIS Funding & Early Childhood Support in Mulgrave

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 Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave

Our behaviour support work in Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave
• 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 Mulgrave

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 Mulgrave 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