Ben is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across the Northern Beaches/ North Shore of Sydney.
Ben has 10 years’ experience in the disability field including a number of years of direct support work and 4 years managing group homes with complex behavioural needs. He has resolute skills in coaching as well as mentoring staff while providing quality support to a number of high needs clients. Ben is passionate about assisting individuals to work towards meaningful goals and skill development, as well as working with teams to foster beneficial relationships, implement effective strategies and create positive environments for people they support.
We are excited to have Ben as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact on the clients and families.
Brooklynn is a RBT and a Behaviour Support Practitioner working for Kameleon Group across the Gold Coast, QLD.
Brooklynn began her career by completing undergraduate studies through the Meredith College Autism Program in North Carolina, USA and continued to work in the US until moving to the Gold Coast in 2022. Shortly after moving to Australia she began to pursue her Board Certification as a Behaviour Analyst and has completed a Masters of Applied Behaviour Analysis at Griffith University. Brooklynn is currently working on her dissertation where she is assessing the barriers to implementing an online platform for NDIS participants to stay active and healthy.
Brooklynn has experience working with early intervention through early childhood (ages 18mos-10 years old). She has worked with an extensive range of challenging behaviours, needs and abilities of her clients and has assisted in teaching ways of functional communication to meet their wants and needs. She has worked closely with parents and caregivers in parent training sessions to have the most success in their homes and out in their communities.
Brooklynn loves seeing the progress in the kids that she works with when they finally reach a goal or achieve something that has been difficult for them. She feels that the most rewarding part of being a Behaviour Support Practitioner is getting to know each child as an individual, learn about their favourite interests and hobbies, and helping families explore these with their child.
David is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across the Mid Coast Council Region, New South Wales. David has demonstrated success in teaching, learning and leading, across a variety of educational and professional settings.
He has developed authentic relationships by utilising a highly effective, collaborative approach to all initiatives and programs.
David has spent over 6 years teaching and educating, as well as 2 years as an Intensive Support Teacher implementing interventions and frequently managing negative social and emotional behaviours whenever presented.
David has a passion for engaging with his clients and community to ensure everyone has access to the support they deserve. He has consistently demonstrated an ability to bring positive change in the emotional and social capacity of his clients.
Erin is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across the city of Hobart, Tasmania.
Erin has spent the last 13 years in Early Childhood Education undertaking a variety of roles including teaching, mentoring and leading. During this time, she has planned and implemented individual learning programs for a diverse community of learners including those with a range of additional needs.
Erin has a passion for inclusive play-based learning and believes that children make the most progress when they are in a safe and supported environment.
Erin and the Kameleon team offer quality specialist behaviour support across a range of abilities and needs. Erin is professional, approachable and engaging and is adored by her clients.
Gaya is a Behaviour Support Practitioner based in Hobart, Tasmania.
Gaya has nine years of experience as an early childhood educator, she has extensive experience working with children with individual needs and interests. She has held various roles, including leadership and inclusion support, to support children and their families. During this time, she has taken responsibility for planning learning activities tailored to each child’s interests and needs.
Gaya is dedicated to understanding and supporting children by listening to their needs and communicating effectively throughout the process which makes them feel safe and secure. She strongly believes that understanding a child’s world by seeing things from their perspective is crucial for fostering their growth and development.
Isabella is a Perth-based Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst with a broad range of local and international experience providing Positive Behaviour Support and therapy supports to children and teens since 2001.
Isabella is committed to thoroughly understanding her client’s needs and designing supports in partnership with the client and their personal network with a primary focus on an improved quality of life for all.
Beyond her clinical work, Isabella provides supervision and training and is known for inspiring her trainees to think differently about the people they support. Isabella is a Teaching Associate within Monash University’s Masters of ABA program, teaching Professional ethics for behaviour analysts and diverse applications of ABA.
Whether Isabella is supporting a client, parent, colleague, student, educator, or other professional she takes great joy in facilitating their positive progress.
Jack is a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across Sydney’s North Shore and Northern Beaches.
Jack completed a Bachelor of Psychology with first-class honours from Macquarie University. He has experience working with individuals who display behavioural challenges and have complex support needs.
Jack values the expertise of each person in their own life and strives to collaborate with those he supports, alongside their families, to provide tailored, evidence-based interventions.
In all his work Jack hopes to assist individuals and their families to recognise their strengths and lead meaningful lives.
Jordan is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches/North Shore. Jordan has completed a post graduate certificate specialising in Autism.
Jordan has worked in a number of different roles during his career within the disability field including managing group homes and client funding as a support coordinator.
Jordan has a wealth of experience in supporting clients with complex behavioural needs and working with teams to best support individuals with various disabilities.
Jordan is passionate about empowering families and training support staff to provide the best person centred support that enables individuals to achieve their goals, develop new skills and enrich their relationships.
Judy is a Behaviour Support Practitioner based in Hobart, Tasmania.
Judy commenced her career in the Human Resources field having studied a Bachelor in Social Sciences, and upon moving to Tasmania, Judy decided to follow her passion, studying and working within Behavioural Science.
Judy has worked within Early Intervention since completing her Degree in Psychological Science, and has completed her Masters (Applied Behaviour Analysis) .
Judy has a strong interest in early intervention, and advocacy and inclusion for all children.
Kana is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across Brisbane, Queensland.
Kana is an energetic enthusiastic team player who possesses effective communication and strong skills that convey empathy and sincerity. Kana speaks Japanese at an intermediate level.
Kana graduated with a Bachelors degree in Communications at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, and is currently studying a Masters of ABA at Monash University.
Kana has 6 years of experience working in disability and has experience working with complex needs, particularly in early intervention. She is passionate about communication, advocacy, and intersectionality while working through a trauma informed lens.