Behaviour Support Practitioner Archives | Page 2 of 4

Ruchika is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group, working across West Melbourne.

Ruchika has worked as a Behaviour Support Practitioner for over 4 years, and prior to this, several years experience working within Social Work, working with people with disability and from vulnerable backgrounds. Ruchika has exceptional skills and experience working with diverse and high need clients in one-on-one and group settings and is also fluent in Hindi and Gujarati.

Ruchika’s professional goal is to utilise her experience and strong academic background to help her clients achieve their quality-of-life goals.

Aparna is a Behaviour Support Practitioner working in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne VIC.

Aparna graduated with a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science with distinction, majoring in Infection and Immunity from Deakin University.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Psychology Honours, Aparna brings both academic rigor and hands-on experience to her role. She has experience working both as a Behavioural Therapist and a Behaviour Support Practitioner.

Aparna has a proven record of supporting individuals with complex behavioural needs through evidence-based strategies, including conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) and developing person-centred support plans. Known for her compassionate and collaborative approach, she works closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to implement positive behaviour management techniques, always prioritising the dignity and quality of life of those she supports. Aparna is passionate about fostering inclusive environments that empower individuals to achieve their personal goals and independence, making a meaningful impact in their lives.

Aparna is fluent in English and Hindi and can speak Punjabi and Urdu.

Jennifer is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across Perth, Western Australia.

Jennifer is a highly skilled and internationally experienced Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)with over 22 years in the field of Behaviour Analysis. She has worked across multiple countries, including the USA, Bahrain, the UK, and now Australia, providing behaviour support to individuals of all ages in diverse settings such as homes, clinics, schools, and through telehealth services. She is a compassionate Practitioner who is motivated to deliver high quality effective services to participants and their families.

Jennifer began her career as a Behaviour Technician, later earning a Master’s in ABA from the Florida Institute of Technology and then progressing to become a BCBA. She is also a Certified Behavioural Sleep Specialist (CBSS), bringing specialised expertise in sleep-related behaviour challenges. Jennifer is passionate about continuous learning and staying at the forefront of her

field to better support individuals and their families.

Jennifer has held various leadership and supervisory roles, offering clinical oversight, mentoring practitioners, and developing plans tailored to each individual’s needs. Her approach is rooted in ethical, evidence-based practices, ensuring that participants receive high-quality support to help them achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes.

Aya has a Bachelor degree in Biochemistry, Honours degree in Molecular Biology and Masters degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She is working towards completing her BCBA certification and continuously striving to achieve the best outcomes for the people she works with.

Aya left her lab work after she fell in love with the science of ABA. Aya is passionate about ABA and its positive impact by assisting people improve their quality of life, build upon their strengths, and reach their full potential.

Aya has years of experience implementing ABA programs designed to help children with ASD and developmental delays. She has experience supporting people with different needs and culturally diverse backgrounds and is excited to use her skills and experience to provide Positive Behaviour Support with Kameleon to ensure positive outcomes for all.

Aya is professional, joyful, and engaging and always leaves positive results for the individuals and families she works with.

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.