ABOUT
LDP-PBIS AIMS TO:
Improve the quality of life for people with disability through the delivery of positive behaviour intervention support and person centred practice.
Uphold the rights of people with disability to be active
participants of their life and valued members of the
community.
Strengthen skills of staff to deliver quality care that meets the needs of people with disability.
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Support families and carers to sustain their valued roles.
VALUES AND GOALS
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
All people with disability can and should be active participants in their own life with the opportunity for connectedness, hope, meaning and purpose.
UNDERSTAND THE PERSON AND BEHAVIOUR
Understand behaviour in terms of function, context, and in the environment in which it occurs to develop tailored and effective support strategies.
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Understand the person through a bio-psychosocial model.
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Behaviour of harm must be considered through a trauma informed lens.
SAFETY AND RIGHTS
All people with disability have the right to feel safe in their home and community.
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Everyone has the right to learn, build skills and to access the opportunity to be taught with dignity and respect.
QUALITY SERVICES
Skills and experience with continued learning and professional development.
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Effective behaviour support plans and evidenced based practice.
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Collaboration and communication.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Post Graduate Certificate Positive Behaviour Support
Master Health Services Management
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Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
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Functional behaviour assessment and analysis
BSPQEII
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I-Can Assessor
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Mandt trainer
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Reflective Supervision
10 years of experience working with people living with dual disability and complex support needs.
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9 years of experience writing behaviour support plans and supporting plan implementation.
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6 years of experience supervising others developing and implementing behaviour support plans.
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6 years of experience managing service’s implementing behaviour support plans.
Member and QLD State Leader
ASSOCIATION FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT AUSTRALIA
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Member and Co-Chair