Meet Our Team Members
Joanne Costello – currently accepting new referrals
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Joanne is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a passion for supporting people to live meaningful lives with dignity, choice, independence, and the freedom to be themselves.
Taking a person-centred, compassionate, and evidence-informed approach, Joanne works collaboratively with individuals, families, and support teams to understand each person’s unique strengths, needs, and goals, developing practical strategies that enhance quality of life and promote positive outcomes.
Joanne has experience supporting individuals across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of support needs. She is committed to empowering individuals to have a voice in their own lives and ensuring supports are tailored to their aspirations, preferences, and personal goals.
Approach & Philosophy
Joanne values building strong, trusting relationships and believes that meaningful and lasting change is achieved through collaboration, understanding, and a shared commitment to positive outcomes.
Her goal is simple: to help every person she supports build confidence, increase independence, and achieve the best possible quality of life with the right support, opportunities, and people around them.
Services Offered
- Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs)
- Interim and Comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Positive Behaviour Support in schools and educational settings
- Training and coaching for carers and support teams
- Behaviour therapy and strategies to manage challenging behaviour
Positive Behaviour Support in Practice
Positive Behaviour Support services to participants, families, and care teams across greater Brisbane.
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*Referrals are directed to the Hively Health team. If a specific practitioner is desired, please note this on your referral.
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