Specialist Behaviour Support and Therapy
Capacity building support to assist children and teens work towards increased independence and wellbeing.
Strength-Based Learning
Recognising the importance of each child or young persons unique interests, abilities, and developmental stages.
Providing an environment that supports active engagement.
Inclusivity and Diversity
A welcoming space that respects and includes all individuals regardless of background or developmental stage.
Programs that understand and work with the neurodivergent brain.
The value of Play
Play and interest-based activities support the development of critical cognitive, social and communication skills.
A holistic approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of play and learning.
Positive Behaviour Support
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an individualised, evidence-based approach that aims to improve quality of life.
PBS supports families to build practical strategies, strengthen communication, and teach new skills that reduce stress at home and in everyday settings. By adjusting environments and increasing predictable, supportive responses, children and young people are more likely to feel safe, understood, and regulated — reducing the need for distress-based behaviours.
We offer NDIS Specialist Behaviour Support, partnering closely with caregivers and educators to build confidence, capacity, and sustainable strategies that actually work.
Play-Based Therapy
Play-based therapy is a therapeutic approach that taps into children’s most natural means of learning and expression – PLAY.
This therapeutic and educational approach uses play as the primary mode for learning and development. It is evidence-based and considered best practice in child development.
It supports children in a natural, enjoyable way to build cognitive, social, motor, communication and emotional skills through guided play, games and sensory exploration.
Play-based therapy:
supports whole-child development
creates engagement and motivation
is strength-based
is developmentally appropriate
is flexible and inclusive
Who are we?
Zoe is a neurodivergent Developmental Educator and Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner.
She helps children, families and educators to understand and respect how the neurodivergent brain works. Providing early intervention, strategies, and learning that work with the child’s brain, rather than against it.
She has over 15 years’ experience working with children, young people, and families across education, disability, behaviour support, early intervention, child protection, and family support settings.
Her approach is grounded in inclusive, person-centred practice and informed by her lived experience of disability.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master Human Services (Disability Practice)
Master Behaviour Analysis
PostGradCert Autism
PostGradCert Education (early childhood)
BA Education/Sociology
Cert III Children's services
Cert III Education Support
REGISTRATION
NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner (Advanced/Specialist) #P1992203
Developmental Educator, Developmental Educators Australia #3324894
Frequently Asked Questions
Some common concerns or queries that parents, caregivers, or educators may have.
We offer behaviour support and play-based therapy for children and teenagers.
Goals and learning programs are highly individualised. We will work with you to identify goals that are meaningful and achievable for you and your child or young person. This may include self-care, communication, independence, school attendance, or emotional/behavioural skills.
Yes, Zoe is a registered Behaviour Support Practitioner and we offer Specialist Behaviour Support through an NDIS registered provider.
Yes, as a registered Developmental Educator Zoe can provide NDIS Capacity Building therapy under Improved Daily Living or Early Childhood supports.
We provide a warm and welcoming space that is designed to be adapted to support the needs of all children, young people and families.
Our services are neurodiversity-affirming, meaning we recognise, respect, and support neurological differences (e.g., Autism, ADHD, dyslexia) as natural human variations rather than deficits to be "fixed".
Contact Us
Address
4/22 Woodlark St, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
Phone
0468 366 409ABN
12160714155