Positive Behaviour Support
Matt is a registered NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner dedicated to helping participants navigate challenging behaviours by understanding the “why” behind them. Using a person-centered and trauma-informed lens, Matt works to create long-term change that prioritizes dignity, choice, and quality of life.
Driven by a deep commitment to helping people lead full and meaningful lives, Matt brings a biopsychosocial approach to every engagement-considering the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape a person’s experience.
This service is delivered through Matt’s collaborative involvement with several key registered NDIS providers of behaviour support (0110) that align to his values, ensuring participants receive fully compliant, high-quality support aligned with NDIS standards and best practice.
Qualifications & Experience
Academic Foundations: Matt holds a several tertiary degrees providing a strong theoretical basis for behavioural intervention and psychological support.
- Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) First Class.
- Bachelor of Psychological Science with Distinction
- Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology with Distinction
- Graduate Certificate in Counselling
- Graduate Certificate in Science
- Diploma of Sustainable Living
- Lay Preacher Training, Australian Lutheran College
- Certificate of Liberal Arts
Professional Registrations:
- NDIS Registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.
- Member of Behaviour Support Practitioners Australia (BSPA).
- Member of Certified Practising Counsellors Australia (CPCA).
- Registered with AUSactive.
- Clinical Expertise: Extensive experience in biopsychosocial assessment, ensuring that physical health, mental wellbeing, and social environments are all considered in behaviour planning.
Specialised Support:
Teenagers and Young People: Supporting adolescents through the unique social, emotional, and developmental challenges of the teenage years, including those navigating school or transitioning into adulthood.
Justice & Forensic Settings: Working with individuals within juvenile and forensic mental health or disability settings to manage complex risk with a focus on safety and rehabilitation.
LGBTIQ+ Individuals: Providing safe, inclusive, and affirming support across the lifespan.
First Nations People: Walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families with a deep respect for culture and Kinship. Our approach focuses on holistic social and emotional wellbeing, honouring the vital role of connection to Country and community.
How We Work Together
Matt collaborates with participants and their formal/informal support networks to move from crisis management to meaningful growth through a cycle of assessment, action, and data-driven refinement:
Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA): Using qualitative and quantitative data to move beyond guesswork, uncovering the "story" behind a behaviour and identifying the specific triggers and setting events.
Tailored Support Plans: Developing NDIS-compliant Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans that are evidence-based, "fit-for-purpose," and easy for support teams to follow.
Restrictive Practice Oversight: Identifying and documenting any necessary restrictive practices with a strict focus on the "least restrictive" option, including mandated check-ins to fade these practices over time.
Proactive & Reactive Strategies: Providing a balanced toolkit of strategies-proactive measures to build skills and reactive measures to ensure safety during an escalation.
Data-Driven Refinement & Reporting
Behaviour support is an evolving process, not a static document. Matt ensures support remains effective through:
Continuous Data Review: Regularly analysing behavioural data to validate strategy effectiveness and ensure the "function" of the behaviour is correctly addressed.
Progress & Recommendation Reports: Providing formal, data-backed reports that capture milestones, evaluate interventions, and provide clear clinical recommendations for NDIS plan reviews.
Adaptive Planning: Re-evaluating and refining plans as the participant grows or enters new life stages. As circumstances change, the Behaviour Support Plan is updated to remain relevant and effective.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with medical practitioners, allied health staff, schools, guardians, and legal representatives to ensure the plan is executed seamlessly across all environments.
