Behaviour Support Practitioner
Serving South Yarra & City of Stonnington

NDIS Behaviour Support in South Yarra

Brave Mental Health provides specialist Behaviour Support services in South Yarra (3141), part of the City of Stonnington area in Melbourne’s inner south. Whether you’re a few streets from the bay or closer to the CBD, families in South Yarra have access to specialist NDIS Behaviour Support without the long waitlists of large organisations.

South Yarra is part of one of Melbourne’s most liveable communities. Many families here come to us after self-researching their options and feeling frustrated by long waitlists and impersonal services. At Brave Mental Health, we respond within 1 business day and get assessments underway quickly.

When a family in South Yarra reaches out, the concern is often not one isolated behaviour. It is usually a pattern: mornings becoming harder, school calls increasing, carers feeling unsure, or a participant becoming more distressed in everyday routines. We start by listening carefully before making recommendations.

What Behaviour Support Looks Like in South Yarra

Behaviour support begins with curiosity. We look at communication, sensory needs, health, routines, relationships, trauma history, skill gaps, and environmental triggers, then turn that understanding into a practical Behaviour Support Plan.

For a family in South Yarra, this might mean:

• A Functional Behaviour Assessment for a child 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
• An Interim Behaviour Support Plan where urgent safety strategies are needed before a full assessment is complete

NDIS Funding in South Yarra

City of Stonnington is in the Melbourne South NDIS planning region. Behaviour Support is commonly funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living or related capacity-building goals, depending on your plan. 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; accessed via your Early Childhood partner

Not sure what’s in your NDIS plan? Book a free consultation — we’ll explain your options in plain language.

Who We Work With in South Yarra

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

• Children under 7 accessing Early Childhood supports, 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 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 South Yarra

School and Community Collaboration in South Yarra

Where school or community access is affected, we focus on practical collaboration. That may include teacher consultation, support worker coaching, visual supports, transition planning, or clear escalation pathways that reduce confusion for the participant.

Telehealth and In-Home Support

Families in South Yarra can choose support that fits their week. Some work is best done online, some is best done in the home, and some requires collaboration with school or community supports. We will recommend the format that best matches the participant’s goals and safety needs.

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 across the Inner South region. 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