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Alex
Practice Lead – Positive Behaviour Support | Sunshine Coast | Brisbane | Gold Coast
Alex R is an Advanced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner and Practice Lead at Hively Health. Based in Brisbane, Alex brings a decade of hands-on experience in the disability sector, starting her career as a support worker before becoming a registered counsellor and specialist in behaviour support.
Holding a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, and a Master of Counselling, Alex is also a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association. Her compassionate and strengths-based approach is shaped by her deep understanding of complex mental health needs, particularly in children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities.
Alex is known for her empathy, professionalism, and strong rapport with participants and their support networks. She believes in listening deeply to people’s stories and uncovering their strengths as a foundation for achieving positive behaviour change and long-term wellbeing.
Alex supports our experienced Practitioners to support individuals of all ages across the region, from Moreton Bay, Caboolture, North Lakes, Brisbane Bayside, Logan, Ipswich and surrounding areas.
Approach & Philosophy
Alex takes a person-centred, trauma-informed approach to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), underpinned by evidence-based practice and a firm commitment to human rights. Her practice is guided by the belief that all individuals have the capacity to grow, connect, and thrive when supported in ways that are meaningful to them.
She is passionate about co-designing behaviour support strategies to manage challenging behaviours that are respectful, practical, and sustainable, especially in high-needs environments like schools, supported accommodation, and complex family settings.
As a positive behaviour support therapist in Brisbane, Alex champions collaborative planning with families, educators, support teams, and allied professionals to develop plans that are both clinically sound and realistically applicable in everyday life.
Services Offered
As Practice Lead, Alex supports individuals of all ages with:
- 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
- Support for NDIS participants with complex psychosocial or dual diagnoses
Whether you’re seeking help with managing behaviours of concern at home, in the classroom, or within supported living environments, Alex offers expert guidance every step of the way.
Community & Leadership
In her leadership role, Alex mentors a team of behaviour support practitioners in Brisbane, fostering clinical excellence and reflective practice. She plays a key role in ensuring Hively Health’s PBS services are consistent, ethical, and aligned with best practice.
Alex is also committed to professional development across the sector. She regularly facilitates case discussions and internal learning to enhance service delivery and build capacity among new and experienced practitioners alike.
Her insight and lived experience working across different levels of the disability support system give her a unique ability to bridge strategy with lived reality, making her an invaluable leader and advocate for inclusive practice.
Positive Behaviour Support in Practice
Alex has worked across a broad spectrum of presentations, from supporting children with developmental delays and autism in school settings to working with adults experiencing trauma-related behaviours in supported accommodation.
She is particularly skilled in developing behaviour support plans for participants with:
- Complex trauma backgrounds
- Co-occurring mental health and disability diagnoses
- High-intensity support needs requiring restrictive practice oversight
- Social, emotional, and behavioural challenges in educational settings
By tailoring strategies to suit the environment—whether home, school, or community—Alex helps reduce incidents of challenging behaviour while improving quality of life for participants and those around them.
Alex follows the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework in all clinical planning and delivery.
What Others Say
“Alex has an exceptional ability to connect with participants and their families. Her calm presence and professionalism give us real confidence, especially in challenging situations.”
– Support Coordinator, Brisbane
Frequently Asked Questions
Alex is based in Brisbane and supports our Practitioners to provide expert support to participants across the Greater Brisbane Area, including the Moreton Bay Region, Caboolture, North Lakes, Brisbane Bayside, Wider Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and surrounds.
Our team provide Positive Behaviour Support for individuals of all ages, including children, teenagers, and adults with disability, mental health conditions, or complex support needs.
Yes. Alex supports our team to provide NDIS-funded Positive Behaviour Support for self-managed, plan-managed and agency-managed participants.
A behaviour support plan developed by Alex and our team typically includes a Functional Behaviour Assessment, proactive strategies, skill-building supports, and guidance for managing or reducing restrictive practices in line with NDIS requirements. Behaviour support strategies are collaboratively, involving key stakeholders such as allied health professionals, clinical teams, family members, and direct support staff.
Yes, Alex has experience supporting practitioners to implement positive behaviour support in schools and early learning environments, focusing on positive behaviour for learning and minimising school disruptions through supportive strategies.
Get In Touch or Make a Referral
Alex supports our team to provide personalised, evidence-based support in your home or via telehealth, wherever it works best for you. If you’re ready to get started, book directly or make a referral below.
*Referrals are directed to the Hively Health team. If a specific practitioner is desired, please note this on your referral.
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