Behaviour Support Practitioner
Serving Narre Warren South & City of Casey

NDIS Behaviour Support in Narre Warren South

Behaviour is rarely caused by just one thing, and that’s especially true when there’s more than one diagnosis in the mix, autism alongside ADHD, anxiety layered on top of a communication difference, or a physical health condition that complicates everything else. I don’t try to isolate one cause and ignore the rest. The assessment looks at the whole picture, because a plan built around only part of the story tends not to hold up.

What Behaviour Support Looks Like in Narre Warren South

That usually means more coordination than a straightforward case, working alongside other therapists, specialists, or medical teams already involved, so the behaviour support plan actually fits with everything else going on rather than working against it.

For a family in Narre Warren South, this might mean:

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

It takes a bit longer to get right, and I’d rather take that time than hand over something generic that doesn’t actually reflect how complicated the situation is.

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 Narre Warren South families, same as anywhere else I work.

NDIS Funding & Early Childhood Support in Narre Warren South

City of Casey falls within the NDIS Southern Melbourne region. Behaviour Support is commonly funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. Local Area Coordination for Narre Warren South 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 Narre Warren South can also access Casey 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 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 Narre Warren South

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

• Children aged 2–12 with Autism (ASD), including children adjusting to kinder, school, or new routines in Narre Warren South
• Teenagers with ADHD, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, school refusal, or escalating conflict at home
• Adults with intellectual or developmental disability who need safer daily routines and clearer support strategies
• Children and young people with complex trauma, including those in out-of-home care or kinship care
• CALD families in Narre Warren South who want culturally respectful support that works well across different family and community contexts
• LGBTQIA+ participants and families who need affirming, trauma-informed support

School and Community Collaboration in Narre Warren South

If there’s a support coordinator or early childhood service already involved, we’re happy to loop them in so nothing runs as two disconnected processes.

Telehealth and In-Home Support

Telehealth works well for parent coaching, support worker consultation, plan reviews, and NDIS guidance. Where observation is needed, we discuss the most appropriate setting with the family: 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 Narre Warren South and across City of Casey. 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