- Sunshine Coast
- Gympie
Empowering Your Family with Positive Behaviour Support
Real, in-person guidance to help you understand behaviours and build positive life skills.
- Comprehensive support across home, school, and community
- Customised Care Strategies
- Expert, NDIS-Approved Practitioners
Connect with a Practitioner Near You
Stop guessing with your NDIS funding and get clear, actionable answers from a qualified practitioner.
Your Trusted & Registered NDIS Provider
Understanding the 'Why' Behind Behaviour
What is Positive Behaviour Support?
As a parent or Support Coordinator, it can be hard to know where to turn when a child or teen is struggling with challenging behaviours. You’re not alone, and we are here to help. Positive Behaviour Support is a compassionate and evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding the reason behind the behaviour rather than just managing it.
Our dedicated expert practitioners work 1-on-1 with your family to find triggers, improve communication, and develop a Positive Behaviour Support Plan.
We believe support requires more than just a qualification. Our senior practitioners bring the clinical wisdom to handle complex challenges and the genuine empathy to care about your family’s success.
Our Local Support Services
How Our Practitioners Can Help
Our goal is to give you and your family the tools and confidence to create lasting positive change. Our local, in-person support includes:
Functional Behaviour Assessments
We identify specific triggers and behaviour patterns to uncover the root cause and build a strategy that works for your child.
Skill Development and Planning
We help your child develop vital communication and emotional regulation skills to replace challenging behaviours and foster long-term independence.
Family Education and Training
We provide practical training for parents and support staff to ensure everyone has the confidence to implement positive strategies effectively.
Why Choose HandinHand for Behaviour Support?
We combine clinical expertise with deep local knowledge to deliver results that matter. Here is what sets our Positive Behaviour Support apart:
- Led by Advanced and Specialist Practitioners.
- Compassionate, individualised, and person-centred approach.
- Strategies that empower, not just manage.
- Fully NDIS registered for your safety.
- Building skills for real long-term independence.
We believe that with the right support, individuals can develop the meaningful skills needed to enhance their confidence and overall quality of life.
Start your path to positive change Today!
Ready to find support that truly puts your family first? Our experienced team is here to guide you towards positive change. Schedule your free chat online now or call our friendly intake staff to find a time that works for you.
Your Local Team of Behaviour Support Experts
We provide dedicated, expert in-person support exclusively for families in the Gympie, Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas. We believe real change happens with consistent, face-to-face connection.
Experienced & Qualified
NDIS-approved practitioners with expert, specialised training in Positive Behaviour Support for teens and young adults.
Compassionate & Person-Centred
A focus on listening to your story and tailoring an evidence-based approach to your child’s unique needs and goals.
Collaborative
Close partnership with everyone involved, your Support Coordinator, school, and other therapists to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Truly Local
More than a national call centre; this team is part of the community, ready to provide support in-person at home, school, or in the community.
Dedicated In-Person & Online Support For All Families
Our dedicated mobile team is committed to serving Gympie, Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas families. We know that meaningful progress happens in familiar environments, so we come to you, at home, school, or in the community.
- Call Us 1300 853 293
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Maroochydore Centre:
1 / 7-9 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore, Qld 4558 - Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Getting Started is Easy
Our Simple 3-Step Path to Support
We make getting started simple and stress-free for both parents and Support Coordinators.
Free Connection Call
Start with a free, no-obligation chat. Our intake team will listen to your needs and help you find out if our dedicated, in-person support is the right fit for your child.
Intake & Practitioner Matching
We'll guide you through the simple Service Agreement and match your child with the perfect Behaviour Support Practitioner for their specific needs and personality.
Start Your In-Person Support
Your dedicated practitioner will meet with you and your child to begin the assessment. Together, you'll start building a Positive Behaviour Support Plan focused on achieving your goals.
Qualified Professionals Who Actually Listen
Our Expert Behaviour Support Practitioners
We carefully match your child with a dedicated behaviour support practitioner suited to their personality, ensuring the right fit for your family. Our qualified team provides practical, in-person help for dealing with challenging behaviour and building your NDIS behaviour management plan.
Aaron Parry
Behaviour Support
Alison Molloy
Behaviour Support
Bridget Knights
Behaviour Support
Carris Huxland
Behaviour Support
Dana Breadsell
Behaviour Support
Della Kemigisha
Behaviour Support
Diane Ballard
Behaviour Support
Dr Fiona J Davis
Behaviour Support
Iris Chan
Behaviour Support
Jade Young
Behaviour Support
Jena Malinao
Behaviour Support
Jodie Russell
Behaviour Support
Jordan Curtis
Behaviour Support
Joshua Snow
Behaviour Support
Kallen Powell
Behaviour Support
Karen Munro
Behaviour Support
Michael Gibson
Behaviour Support
Mikalie Flanagan
Coordinator
Olivia Reynolds
Behaviour Support
Paula Higgins
Behaviour Support
Ria Atienza
Behaviour Support
Savani Weerakkody
Behaviour Support
Shanelle Wilson
Behaviour Support
Tamara Burriss
Behaviour Support
Vanessa Miller
Behaviour Support
Because compassionate support makes all the difference to your Family’s independence and future.
Your Questions Answered
Navigating the NDIS can be complex, so it is completely natural to have questions about how our service works and what to expect.
What is behaviour support, and is it the same as psychology?
They are different but often work well together. While psychology typically focuses on “talk therapy” and internal feelings, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is practical and action-oriented. We look at the environment and the reasons behind a behaviour, giving you and your family concrete strategies to build skills and reduce challenges in everyday life.
Why is the "Report" (PBS Plan) so important?
The Positive Behaviour Support Plan isn’t just paperwork; it is the essential roadmap for your success. It outlines the specific, safety-checked strategies that everyone (school, home, carers) needs to follow. Furthermore, the NDIS requires this report to approve ongoing funding for therapy and support workers, protecting your budget for the long term.
Do you have male and female practitioners available?
Yes, we do. We know that for teenagers especially, having a mentor they “click” with is crucial for success. We have a diverse team of experienced male and female practitioners visiting Gympie, Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas. During our intake call, we will discuss your child’s preferences to ensure we match them with the practitioner they will feel most comfortable with.
When can support start?
We currently have immediate capacity for new face-to-face clients in the Gympie, Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas. Once you complete our simple intake process and Service Agreement, we can typically schedule your initial assessment very quickly so you don’t have to wait for help.
What does the funding mean?
Our intake team can help explain this during your free call, but generally, NDIS funding for PBS is categorised under “Improved Relationships” (Capacity Building). We can guide you through your plan to ensure you have the right line items allocated to cover the assessment, plan development, and ongoing training.
Empowering Your Family with Positive Behaviour Support
Real, in-person guidance to help you understand behaviours and build positive life skills.
- Comprehensive support across home, school, and community
- Customised Care Strategies
- Expert, NDIS-Approved Practitioners
Connect with a Practitioner Near You
Stop guessing with your NDIS funding and get clear, actionable answers from a qualified practitioner.