CPBS Behaviour Support Practitioner Hobart Tasmania Team

Di is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the disability sector. As Regional Clinical Manager for Tasmania, she brings a deep understanding of complex support needs and a strong commitment to person-centred care.

Her extensive experience and well-established connections within the local support provider network make her a trusted leader and valuable resource for participants and professionals across the region.

Amelia is a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner with over 10 years of experience across the disability and mental health sectors.

Beginning her career as a support worker while completing a degree in Psychology, she developed practical experience supporting people with complex support needs. Her approach combines clinical expertise, ethical practice and trauma-informed care.

Her areas of special interest include psychosocial disability, dementias and supporting people with an autism profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance.

Genevieve has seven years of experience across aged care, mental health and disability. She has worked in a variety of roles, including as a team leader within a disability organisation.

She completed a Diploma of Counselling before progressing to a dual Bachelor degree in Psychology and Counselling.

This combination of practical experience and academic training shapes her person-centred, trauma-informed approach to practice. Genevieve is also passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Marie is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis and certification as a Behaviour Analyst.

With seven years of experience across the disability sector, she has supported individuals of all ages and diverse abilities, communication styles, cultural backgrounds and life circumstances.

Marie is committed to evidence-informed, person-centred practice and works collaboratively with participants, families and support networks to develop practical strategies that promote wellbeing, independence and connection.

Marcela is currently in her final year of the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Tasmania. Her approach is grounded in mindful listening, cultural awareness and a commitment to understanding the whole person, not just the behaviours that bring them to support.

Over the past four years, Marcela has supported people with Autism, ADHD, acquired brain injury and complex physical disabilities across disability support settings, including personal care and community access. Her broader background in teaching, hospitality and disability support has helped shape a compassionate, person-centred and trauma-informed approach to practice.

Marcela believes that safety, trust and genuine connection are important foundations for meaningful behavioural support. She is particularly interested in how environments, routines and relationships influence wellbeing, and is committed to working with participants and their support networks to build practical, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Lauren brings a diverse background across the disability and mental health sectors. Before becoming a Behaviour Support Practitioner, she worked in roles including support work with individuals with complex mental health needs and academic note-taking for university students with disabilities.

She is currently completing a part-time PhD in psychological research. Lauren holds a degree in Psychological Science from the University of Tasmania and a degree in Arts Management from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Her combination of scientific knowledge, practical experience and creative thinking supports a compassionate, person-centred approach to behaviour support.