Sally is a Behaviour Support Practitioner who works with children, teenagers and adults living with autism,
intellectual disability and complex support needs. She has worked in the field for more than nine years and is
used to working alongside multidisciplinary teams so that each participant’s support stays consistent across
the people and settings involved in their care.
Before joining LiveBig, Sally worked across specialist NDIS behaviour support, ABA-based therapy under BCBA
supervision, and early childhood education. That range has given her a practical sense of how behaviour looks
at different ages, and how to adjust strategies to suit a person’s disability and their day-to-day environment.
Much of her work centres on Functional Behaviour Assessments, writing individualised Behaviour Support
Plans, and using data to check whether an intervention is actually making a difference.
Sally holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and started her career as a child psychologist, focusing
on empathy-based intervention and behaviour modification for young people with special needs. That clinical
grounding helps her make sense of complex presentations and build trusting relationships with participants,
their families, carers and support workers, so that the people around each participant feel confident putting
strategies into practice.

Areas of expertise:

• Autism, intellectual disability and complex support needs across all age groups
• Functional Behaviour Assessments and individualised Behaviour Support Plans
• Positive behaviour support and reducing behaviours of concern
• Training and coaching for families, carers and support workers
• Data collection and analysis to review how well strategies are working
• NDIS Practice Standards, compliance and multidisciplinary collaboration

Sally works mainly with people who have autism and complex needs, drawing on her background in clinical
psychology and ABA. Her approach is patient and culturally aware, and she keeps the focus on practical
changes that make everyday life easier for participants and the people who support them

Talia empowers teens and adults with complex disabilities through patient, respectful, person-centred support. She values multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure coordinated, evidence-informed care. With a Psychology degree and four years in behaviour support, she has extensive experience, including forensic and inpatient work supporting safe community transitions.

Expertise:

• Developing evidence-based behaviour support plans through a collaborative approach with relevant stakeholders
• Assessing behavioural support or other needs to inform support letters
• Encouraging and attending Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Delivering individualised behaviour support training to stakeholders
• Prioritising client empowerment through neuro-affirming practices

Vanessa is experienced in supporting neurodivergent children toachieve developmental milestones through the use of strongclinical reasoning and a sensory integration approach. Her background in aged care has also equipped her with knowledge in falls prevention, home safety, minor home modifications, and assistive technology.

Expertise:

• Supporting neurodivergent children using sensory integration approach
• Interventions that prioritise independence, safety, and functional capacity
• Assistive technology and minor home modification to enhance energy conservation, client and carer safety, and overall independence​​​

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Kirushna is a speech pathologist who helps children and adults find their voice. She supports speech, language and fluency needs, andworks alongside people who use augmentative and alternativecommunication (AAC) to communicate in ways that feel right forthem.​ She believes a diagnosis is not an identity, but a framework for understanding. Her work is strength-based and client-centred, recognising each person’s capabilities and lived experience.

Expertise:

• ​Strength-based assessment and therapy for speech and language
• Fluency support (stuttering) that builds confidence and communication choices
• AAC assessment, coaching and collaborative implementation
• Neurodiversity-affirming support for social and cognitive communication
• Swallowing and mealtime support focused on safety, participation and quality of life​​​​​

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Sarah is a graduate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals across the life spam. With experience as a paediatric occupational therapy assistant and a diverse range of clinical placements, she brings a thoughtful, client-centred approach to every interaction. Sarah is committed to delivering evidence-based care that promotes wellbeing and growth.

Expertise:

• Paediatric Occupational Therapy – supporting children with diverse development, sensory, emotional and behavioural needs
• Client-centred Session Planning – designing and adapting therapy sessions based on individual goals and strengths
• Family and Team Collaboration – Communicating effectively with parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, family-centred care.
• Adaptive Problem Solving – Responding to behavioural, emotional and environmental challenges with flexibility to maintain meaningful participation.

Zoe is new graduate Occupational Therapist with experience in paediatric practice, rural public hospital services, and vocational rehabilitation. She is passionate about delivering family-centred, evidence-based care that supports children and families to achieve meaningful goals and maximise participation in everyday life.

Expertise:

• Supporting children with autism to build independence, participation, and everyday life skills.
• Supporting children with emotional regulation using practical, strengths-based strategies.
• Developing fine motor skills, including handwriting, pencil grasp, and classroom participation.
• Supporting the development of self-care, play, and school readiness skills through individualised, play-based interventions.

Toni is an experienced Occupational Therapist with five years of community practice across NDIS, DVA and Aged Care programs. She brings a warm, calm approach and genuine commitment to helping people feel safe, confident and independent in their homes. With strong clinical reasoning and advanced skills in assistive technology and complex home modifications, Toni blends practical problem-solving with compassionate support. She is known for building trust quickly, communicating clearly and making the therapy process feel simple and supportive for clients and families.

Expertise

• Functional capacity assessments (including SIL)
• Assistive technology prescription, including complex equipment for functional needs
• Minor to complex home modifications, with advanced training in complex modifications
• Strong, compassionate advocacy for clients and families
• High-quality documentation aligned with funding and compliance requirements

Sisa is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practitioner who works through a strong social work lens, recognising behaviour as shaped by social, relational, and systemic factors. Her practice is person-centred, strengths-based, and grounded in human rights, with a focus on understanding the meaning behind behaviours of concern while promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion.

Expertise

• Experience with participants across the lifespan
• Completing Interim and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Plan and conducting accompanying Functional Behaviour Assessments
• Supporting Participants to improve their quality of life
• Implementing PBS Plans with stakeholders, including collaborating with Department of Child Safety and Disability Services
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure Participant’s needs are met

Following a successful career in sales and marketing, Mocca completed a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and now draws on her diverse life experience to build strong, meaningful connections with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and across the lifespan. Her blended professional history enriches her practice, allowing her to approach therapy with insight, adaptability, and a genuinely person-centred focus.

Expertise:

• Assistive technology
• Assessing functional capacity and daily living challenges to inform clear NDIS recommendations
• Minor home modification recommendations
• Psychosocial intervention to support mental health rehabilitation
• Tri-lingual – Cantonese, Mandarin

Melanie has five years of experience working within the NDIS, where she has developed a strong commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and person-centred practice. She is passionate about supporting participants with complex presentations and thrives in multidisciplinary team environments, collaborating closely with colleagues to deliver holistic, coordinated care.

Expertise:

• Functional Capacity Assessments, Home and Living Assessments (including SIL/ SDA)
• Cognitive Rehabilitation and Executive Functioning Support
• Falls Risk Assessment and Prevention Planning
• Matching Assistive Technology needs with practical advice and prescriptions for effective solutions
• Supporting Young Adults and Adults with Neurodivergence or Developmental Delays

Lucy is a registered psychologist experienced in supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with diverse mental health, neurodevelopmental, and disability-related needs. She uses a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and person-centred approach to create safe, collaborative therapy focused on meaningful goals and individual values

Clinical strengths:

• Working across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Neurodevelopmental presentations – autism and ADHD.
• Mental health concerns, including schizophrenia, chronic depression, and anxiety.
• Addressing mental health impacts associated with physical disability and complex support needs, including muscular dystrophy and acquired brain injury.

Kate has experience supporting children, young people and adults along with their families and support networks across Eastern Melbourne. She focuses on evidence-based strategies, capacity building and creating supportive environments that foster safety, well-being, and long-term positive changes.

Expertise:

• Supporting neurodivergent individuals across lifespan
• Collaborative work with families, schools, day programs and multidisciplinary teams
• Bilingual: Korean
• Capacity building for emotional regulation and communication
• Conducting functional behaviour assessments, developing practical, person-centred Behaviour Support Plans

Kristy is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and those with complex family and trauma backgrounds. Her dedication has led to remarkable milestones in her participants, such as helping children return to school after facing challenges, and supporting non-verbal children in beginning to communicate using simple words. Kristy’s experience also extends to working with both adults and children who have Autism, Intellectual Disability, Early Onset Dementia, and Acquired Brain Injury. ​

Emily has been an occupational therapist since 2015. She began her career in hospital settings, helping patients with physical disabilities regain independence, before specialising in mental health. Emily has worked in community mental health teams, crisis resolution, and mental health assessment teams. Most recently, she worked with clients with alcohol-related brain injuries, focusing on cognitive rehabilitation and safety at home. Passionate about mental health and neurological conditions, Emily is committed to helping people overcome barriers and live fulfilling lives.​

Dominic has been a positive behaviour support practitioner for over four years. Dominic’s career began in youth services, working with high-risk adolescents and those in the justice system. He has qualifications in psychology and counselling, and experience in suicide prevention. Dominic specialises in early intervention and particularly enjoys working with young men to manage their aggression, and children with autism. He has experience with diverse cultural backgrounds, age groups, and mental health conditions.

Jenni is a graduate Occupational Therapist with experience supporting both children and adults in community and outpatient settings. She enjoys getting to know people and understanding what matters most to them in their daily lives. She loves problem-solving and developing creative, practical solutions that build independence and confidence at home and in the community. Jenni values working collaboratively with clients and families, tailoring her support to align with each person’s unique goals.​