CPBS Adelaide
Meet Our Adelaide Behaviour Support Team
Our Adelaide team brings together experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners and clinical leaders providing person-centred, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support across metropolitan Adelaide and surrounding regional communities.
Local expertise across Adelaide
Navigating the NDIS can be complex, but you do not have to do it alone. Our Adelaide Behaviour Support team combines local knowledge and clinical expertise to support participants in working towards meaningful goals.
Adelaide Leadership Team
Our regional leaders support practitioner development, clinical quality and consistent Positive Behaviour Support across the Adelaide team.
Jacqueline
Head of Regional Services
Overseeing the team's growth and professional excellence to support high-quality Positive Behaviour Support across Adelaide.
Ashleigh
Regional Clinical Manager
Specialises in Positive Behaviour Support across the lifespan, with a focus on reducing and eliminating restrictive practices.
Jess
Regional Clinical Manager
Focused on creating supportive environments and reducing restrictive practices, with particular interests in psychosocial and dementia care.
Assistant Regional Clinical Managers
Crystal
Assistant Regional Clinical Manager
Crystal is a BCBA with six years of experience in Early Intervention. She utilises the science of behaviour analysis to guide assessment, prioritising dignity and autonomy.
Kayleigh
Assistant Regional Clinical Manager
Kayleigh is a BCBA with over a decade of experience in intensive early intervention, skill development and behaviour intervention.
Behaviour Support Practitioners Adelaide
Meet the practitioners supporting participants and families across Adelaide through individualised, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support.
Aiden
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Aiden is a dedicated behaviour practitioner with a strong academic foundation and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based Behaviour Support services. He holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis, where he completed a dissertation examining behaviour management and token economies within classroom settings. His academic and professional interests continue to extend into research, including projects focused on the development of Positive Behaviour Support services. He is currently progressing toward certification as a Behaviour Analyst and brings a thoughtful, analytical and person-centred approach to his practice. His professional passions include intersectional inclusion, co-design within disability services and research, and constructional, strengths-based approaches to behaviour science.
Audrey
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Audrey Yak is a Behaviour Support Practitioner and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. Audrey is compassionate in her practice and values empowering participants with self-advocacy and independence skills to promote quality of life. Prior to joining CPBS, Audrey specialised in early intervention with a focus on promoting positive outcomes in diverse settings and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure holistic support for her clients.
Chloe B
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Chloe is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a background in disability support and therapy assistance. She holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science with a focus in Positive Behaviour Support. Chloe has experience working across home, community and group programme settings and is passionate about building genuine connections and creating strategies that feel achievable and meaningful to those she supports. Her approach focuses on recognising and building on each individual's strengths while providing neuro-affirming and trauma-informed support.
Chloe S
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Chloe is a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and a Master's in Social Work. She has worked passionately in Behaviour Support since 2020 and has supported participants across a range of ages and diagnoses. Chloe has experience across disability support work, counselling and therapy, Positive Behaviour Support and clinical leadership. She values supporting people to achieve meaningful quality-of-life outcomes and improved wellbeing.
Courtney
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Courtney is a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Social Sciences. She began her career as a Behaviour Therapist before joining CPBS in January 2023. Courtney is passionate about enhancing participants' quality of life, supporting skill development and designing programmes tailored to individual interests. She is committed to maintaining a trauma-informed approach and progressed to Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner in 2025.
Crystal H
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Crystal commenced her career as a Behaviour Support Practitioner in 2024 and is currently registered as a Core Behaviour Support Practitioner. With degrees in Psychology and Social Science, she uses professional knowledge and life experience as the foundation of her practice. Crystal values understanding participants' goals, day-to-day lives and the impact diagnoses can have across different areas of life to develop practical person-centred strategies.
Debra
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Deb is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language, a Master's in Special Education and further study in Applied Behaviour Analysis. With seven years of previous experience as a Behaviour Therapist, Deb is known for her playful approach to building rapport and her commitment to the emotional and mental wellbeing of those she supports.
Delia
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Delia holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science and provides Behaviour Support across respite, residential care, Supported Independent Living, Short-Term Accommodation, foster care and in-home settings. She has experience supporting people with Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability and schizophrenia, and is skilled in stakeholder collaboration, training and reducing restrictive interventions.
Devi
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Devi is a Behaviour Support Practitioner in Adelaide with a strong foundation in psychological science, addiction, mental health and social work. She holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science, an Advanced Degree in Addiction and Mental Health and a Master of Social Work. With a person-centred approach, Devi is passionate about supporting individuals to enhance quality of life and independence.
Emma
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Emma is a dedicated Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner in Adelaide who has worked in the field since 2016. She holds a Master of Education specialising in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder and has supported young adults across special and inclusive education settings. She is passionate about fostering independence and community engagement through person-centred support.
Georgia
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Georgia is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and is working towards a Master of Disability Practice and Leadership. Her experience includes disability support and Behaviour Therapy across a range of ages, settings and abilities. She is passionate about children and early intervention and about improving quality of life for individuals with disability and their families.
Georgie
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Georgie is a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and a Master's of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She began in early intervention before joining CPBS in 2021 and now supports people across the lifespan. Georgie has particular interests in supporting neurodivergent individuals and people diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer's and uses neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and individualised practice.
Hannah
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Hannah holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science from Flinders University and a Graduate Certificate in Pain Management from the University of Sydney and is undertaking further postgraduate study in psychology and related areas. Her professional interests include chronic pain, trauma and psychological wellbeing. Hannah is known for her calm, compassionate and grounded approach and places strong emphasis on collaboration, psychological safety, dignity, autonomy and reducing restrictive practices.
Hayley
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Hayley is a Behaviour Support Practitioner in Adelaide who entered Positive Behaviour Support in 2024 after five years in early intervention. A person-centred approach is at the core of her work, with participants' strengths and values guiding goals and intervention. Her practice incorporates early intervention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-informed Applied Behaviour Analysis and Multi-Element Behaviour Support. Hayley holds Honours in Psychology, postgraduate CBT qualifications and a Master's in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is both a CBA and BCBA.
Helena
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
Helena is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with expertise in Applied Behaviour Analysis and mental health counselling. Helena holds a master's degree in mental health counselling along with postgraduate qualifications in ABA and Organisational Behaviour Management. Since 2008, Helena has worked with people with autism and other disabilities across residential, school and community settings and has extensive experience in staff training, parent education, ethics and complex behaviour.
Jessica On Maternity Leave
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Jess is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with more than ten years of experience working with children across schools and childcare and with adults within the NDIS sector. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology and is compassionate, nurturing and approachable, with a strong passion for advocacy and supporting individuals to have a voice.
Joey
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Joey is a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner with more than a decade of experience supporting children with developmental disabilities. She holds a Master of Education specialising in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. Since 2013, Joey has been committed to improving the lives of individuals and their families through evidence-based practice.
Marina
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Marina is a Behaviour Support Practitioner who completed a Bachelor of Education in Russia and later a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Adelaide. Before Positive Behaviour Support, Marina worked in cognitive psychology research and gained five years of NDIS experience. She values empathy, cultural responsiveness, kindness and respect and has particular interests in psychosocial disability and dementia.
Mikaela On Maternity Leave
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Mikaela is a Behaviour Support Practitioner who holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). She has more than six years of experience within the NDIS sector and has worked as a disability support worker and Behaviour Therapist across hospital, home, school, childcare and community settings. Mikaela joined CPBS in 2024 and is passionate about skill acquisition and improving quality of life.
Nathaniel
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Nathaniel is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at CPBS who completed a bachelor's degree majoring in Psychology and Physiology in 2020. His experience across different roles around Australia, including childcare, helped foster his passion for connecting with others. He values building relationships with individuals, families and support networks to create meaningful positive change.
RJ
Behaviour Support Practitioner
RJ is a Behaviour Support Practitioner originally from Canada. He has ten years of experience in the field and joined CPBS in January 2023, focusing on supporting adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and postgraduate qualifications in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Sarah On Maternity Leave
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sarah is a Behaviour Support Practitioner and Certified Behaviour Analyst. She has provided behaviour analytic services since 2018, including implementing Behaviour Support Plans and skill development plans. Since 2023, she has also developed Behaviour Support Plans, conducted assessments and provided training to stakeholders and therapists. Sarah has experience across both early intervention and Positive Behaviour Support.
Sheriff
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sheriff is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Master's degree in Social Work. His passion for behaviour support developed through providing person-centred support in disability and mental health settings. Sheriff is passionate about advocacy and improving quality of life through individualised, person-centred support.
Tamara
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Tamara is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Science and a Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Before moving into Behaviour Support, she worked in early intervention supporting young children with disabilities to develop new skills. Tamara is passionate about advocating for participants and supporting the best possible quality of life.
Get Started with CPBS Adelaide
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