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.

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.

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.

Emily is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across Wollongong, New South Wales.

Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Wollongong and completed a Master’s of Applied Behaviour Analysis at Monash University in 2023.

Emily has experience supporting individuals presenting with behavioural challenges and complex support needs in an early intervention setting and throughout the lifespan of their diagnosis’.

Emily is passionate about providing neurodiversity affirming, trauma-informed intervention that prioritises the individual and their comfort through informed trauma-based practices.

Jodi is a Behaviour Support Practitioner working across Taree and Forster in the Manning Valley, New South Wales.

Jodi has a Bachelor degree is Social Science and is studying a Master’s of Social Work. She has a passion for assisting people to build new skills and achieve goals.

Jodi has 15 years’ experience in the Community Services Sector, having worked supporting children in Out of Home Care, children at risk of removal and facilitated parenting programs to build capacity. For the past five years Jodi has been delivering the NDIS in her community as a Local Area Coordinator, Early Childhood Early Intervention Coordinator and Support Coordinator.

Jodi has a broad range of disability knowledge and is experienced with supporting people of all ages and complexities Jodi is thrilled to now be using her skills and experience to provide Positive Behaviour Support with Kameleon and is committed to ensuring positive outcomes for all.

Kathy is a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working in Sydney, New South Wales. Kathy is a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst with a wealth of experience as a Behaviour Analyst, Case Manager, Behaviour Therapist & ABA Specialist.

Kathy loves assisting individuals to work towards realistic, meaningful goals, including skill development. She aims to listen, empower, create joy for her clients as well as bring light to Applied Behaviour Analysis and make it more accessible and easily interpretable. Kathy is forward thinking and passionate about personal growth and learning. She is constantly reviewing her practice to ensure she can provide high quality and ethical service delivery.

Maddy is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across the Northern area of Sydney.

Maddy brings a passion for people, psychology, and mental health to her role as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.

With a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) from the University of Technology Sydney and a BA in Psychology and Digital Cultures from the University of Sydney, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to understanding and supporting the unique needs of individuals. Maddy’s extensive experience includes working as a behaviour therapist and tailoring early intervention programs for children with autism.

Her independent work as a life skills therapist and support worker further highlights her ability to teach essential skills and foster independence in clients. Known for her excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Maddy excels in building rapport with clients and their families, ensuring everyone feels heard and supported.

Her international experience in Fiji with Think Pacific showcases her cultural intelligence and leadership. Maddy has a friendly and relaxed approach and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those she supports, one step at a time.

Maureen is a BCBA and Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working in the Sydney region. She is a passionate clinician who has had the opportunity to oversee early intervention and ABA support for learners with disabilities in Sydney and the United States.

Maureen has also had the opportunity to be a Teaching Associate for the Masters of ABA at Monash University, teaching Performance Management and Supervision.

Maureen is driven by supporting clients and their support systems through individualised evidence-based strategies and interventions based in collaboration.

Maureen also is deeply passionate about developing and supervising other clinicians to grow and expand their skills in behaviour support to further enrich the lives of clients and their support systems.

Natalie is an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner working on the Northern beaches of Sydney.

Natalie has a background as a qualified Early Childhood and Primary teacher and as a result has facilitated the learning of countless children with diverse needs for over twelve years. Inspired by her own children,Natalie became passionate about finding new ways to support children who experience learning and developmental challenges, particularly with social, emotional and behavioural skills. She began studying a graduate diploma in special education and developed an interest in ABA approaches and the positive impact this can have on children’s lives.

Since then Natalie has worked with children with complex needs including Autism, ADHD, neurological conditions and learning and communication difficulties on a variety of skills in both early intervention groups and inclusive settings as well as supporting families to help them reach their full potential. Natalie uses a fun, strengths based, holistic approach and is committed to ensuring positive outcomes for all clients.

As a local of the beautiful Northern beaches of Sydney she never stops trying to find places to
explore, either on the water on her stand up paddleboard or on land with her cute little dog Ruby.

Natalie  is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across the west of Sydney, New South Wales.

Natalie has experience supporting young individuals with behaviourial challenges in an early intervention settings and is now looking forward to also supporting participants in older age groups.

Natalie, speaks both English and Tagalog (Filipino) and is very passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential and develop skills to improve their quality of life while providing a supportive environment to thrive in.