Our Team
Renee
PBS Team Leader
Department
Leadership Team
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Psychological Science / La Trobe University
NDIS Advanced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner / NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Full Practice NDIS Membership of Behaviour Support Practitioners Australia (BSPA)
Member of Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia (AUABA)
Positive Practices in Behavioural Support / The Institute for Applied Behaviour Analysis (IABA)
ASIST (ASIST) Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training / LivingWorks
Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) / Phoenix Australia
HLTAID009 CPR / CPR FirstAid
Key Word Sign Australia / Key Word Sign Victoria
So SAFE! / Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT
Suicide Awareness Training / LivingWorks
Health & Safety Representative (HSR) OHS Training Course / Mentor Human Resources Pty Ltd
Experience:
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner / My Right 2 Voice / March, 2020 – current
Team Leader of Positive Behaviour Support / My Right 2 Voice / Feb, 2023 – current
Operations & HR Manager / My Right 2 Voice / March, 2020 – June, 2022
Research Assistant in Child Development / ISN Psychology, Ivanhoe / Feb, 2018 – March, 2020
Clinic & College Administration / ISN Psychology, Heidelberg / Feb, 2018 – March, 2020
Psychology Tutor Year 12 VCE / 2018
Student Researcher 'Attentional Orienting across the Sub-Clinical Autism Spectrum' / La Trobe University / 2017
Specialisation:
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID), and dual diagnoses, including non-verbal communication profiles and co-occurring mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety and depression)
Clients residing in Supported Independent Living (SIL) settings and navigating complex care arrangements
High-risk and complex presentations, including Challenging Behaviours (also referred to as Behaviours of Concern), Restrictive Practices, and risk assessment & safeguarding
Multidisciplinary collaboration, working across systems with allied health professionals, schools, the justice system (NCSOs, Proactive Policing Unit), Office of the Public Advocate (OPA), Child Protection, Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT), Multiple and Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS), and Emergency Services
Developing and delivering capacity-building training & workshops to families, support workers, schools, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable practice and quality of life outcomes
Mentoring and supervision, providing ongoing guidance, support, and professional development to PBS team members as part of my Team Leader role, including case consultation, clinical oversight, and capacity building
Functional Behaviour Assessments including the implementation of tailored data collection tools, interpretation, and positive behaviour support strategies
Documentation and reporting, including converting clinical and NDIS documentation into accessible, ‘easy-read’ formats for clients, families, and care teams
Reflective Practice, facilitating structured reflection sessions with external stakeholders such as families, support workers, and other professionals to enhance their understanding, confidence, and capacity in supporting individuals with complex needs
Family systems and dynamics, including navigating family violence, complex interpersonal relationships, and building rapport in challenging environments
Culturally responsive practice, with sensitivity to diversity in cultural, linguistic, gender, and sexual identities
Achievements:
Celebrated 5 years at My Right 2 Voice (commenced March, 2020)
Successfully removed and reduced numerous Restrictive Practices, supporting the rights and dignity of people with disability in accordance with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission guidelines
Built strong rapport with families, empowering them through education, advocacy, and ensuring their voices and lived experiences are valued in planning and support decisions
Secured increased NDIS funding for clients where appropriate, ensuring Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) funding aligns with each person’s level of need and promotes quality of life
Supported key life transitions for clients, including moves into new homes, new SIL providers, transitions from high school to day programs, or between educational settings, ensuring continuity and stability during times of change
Advocated for justice by supporting two clients through engagement with the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT), both resulting in successful outcomes for the individuals involved
Provided psychoeducation to families and support workers, helping them understand their child’s diagnosis and behavioural needs, enabling more positive and informed support in their homes
Authored the ‘Personal Relationship Policy Post Services’ at My Right 2 Voice, recognising the social isolation faced by many clients and creating an ethical, choice-based framework for ongoing connection beyond paid services
Contributed to national policy change, with suggestions from my own Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) format reflected in Version 3 of the NDIS Commission BSP Template, highlighting practice leadership and innovation
Facilitated peer connections, linking clients with shared goals, backgrounds, and presentations to promote meaningful social interaction and reduce isolation
Onboarded new staff as part of my involvement of HR and Team Leader, ensuring their transition into the company was positive and supported
Provided practice leadership within the PBS Department and in collaboration with stakeholders, modelling high-quality, evidence-informed, holistic and person-centred practice
Driven systemic change, advocating for the rights and choices of people with disability and achieving outcomes that reflect their preferences, voices, and autonomy
Supported families experiencing domestic and family violence, developing safety plans and linking them with appropriate crisis and support services
Successfully ceased services from numerous client cases, as positive outcomes had been achieved and PBS input was no longer required, reflecting the success and development of supports provided
Client feel good story - ‘Be Happy’
Client journey in our MR2V VOICE Campaign - click here
"Being a part of someone's journey, educating and passing on knowledge, while watching them grow and have little wins, brings me immense joy and satisfaction every day."
