Behaviour Support Practitioner
Serving Narre Warren & City of Casey

NDIS Behaviour Support in Narre Warren

Brave Mental Health provides specialist NDIS Behaviour Support to families and individuals in Narre Warren (3805), within City of Casey. Narre Warren sits alongside Narre Warren North, Hampton Park, and Berwick — and families across this pocket of Melbourne’s south-east often juggle school communication, therapy appointments, and support worker rosters on top of everyday life.

Good behaviour support in Narre Warren has to fit the person, the home, and the supports already in place — including City of Casey's free Maternal and Child Health service for younger children, and Latrobe Community Health Service or LINK Health and Community for broader plan questions. We take the time to understand what’s happening across the whole week before building a strategy.

What Behaviour Support Looks Like in Narre Warren

Behaviour support begins with curiosity: communication, sensory needs, health, routines, relationships, trauma history, and environmental triggers. In Narre Warren, we turn that understanding into a Behaviour Support Plan that the people around the participant can actually use.

For a family in Narre Warren, this might mean:

• Understanding behaviour patterns across home, school, day programs, respite, or supported accommodation in City of Casey
• Supporting families where behaviour is affecting sleep, sibling relationships, community access, or personal care
• Developing proactive strategies before behaviour escalates, rather than only reacting during a crisis
• Coaching carers and support workers to notice early warning signs and respond consistently
• Preparing behaviour support documentation aligned with the participant’s NDIS goals

NDIS Funding & Early Childhood Support in Narre Warren

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

Brave Mental Health works with individuals across the lifespan in Narre Warren and the surrounding City of Casey area. We support:

• Children under 7 accessing Early Childhood supports through City of Casey'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 Narre Warren 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 Narre Warren

School and Community Collaboration in Narre Warren

For younger children in Narre Warren, we can also coordinate with City of Casey's free Maternal and Child Health service so developmental checks and NDIS Early Childhood supports line up, rather than running as two separate, disconnected processes.

Telehealth and In-Home Support

All Brave Mental Health services are available by secure telehealth, often easier for Narre Warren families managing work, school pick-up, and support schedules. In-home and community-based sessions may also be available across Narre Warren and City of Casey where clinically appropriate.

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 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