John Donaghey - Outcomes Connect Australia

1300 622 287

info@outcomesconnect.com.au

Job title:

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Profession:

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Email:

john.donaghey@outcomesconnect.com.au

Department:

Consultant

Highest relevant qualification:

Masters of Social Work

Highest relevant qualification (alt):

Bachelor of Naturopathy

Relevant work history 1:

Positive Behaviour Support – over 1 year

Relevant work history 2:

Mental Health Support Worker – 3 years

Therapy style description:

holistic, neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based

Three interests:

bush walking, playing a musical instrument, with my dog

How participants describe you:

calm, organised, proactive

What I like most about supporting people:

What I like most about supporting people with disability is learning from others and working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams. I enjoy encouraging learning, skill development, and independence, while spending meaningful time with participants. I value listening to and understanding what is most important to each person, focusing on their strengths, interests, and goals. Most importantly, I am passionate about working alongside participants to improve their quality of life and help them achieve positive outcomes through NDIS supports.

Areas of experience:

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Psychosocial Disability, Complex behaviour, Supporting children, Supporting families, Supported Independent Living / Supported Disability Accommodation

Biography:

I am a Behaviour Support Practitioner with experience supporting NDIS participants across a range of age groups and support needs, including individuals with complex behaviours and disabilities. I recognise the strengths in people and support them, their families, and their teams to achieve meaningful outcomes.

State: VIC

Region: Northern Melbourne

Services: Behaviour Needs Assessment, Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan, Functional Behaviour Assessment, Implementation of Plan (Ongoing Sessions), Interim Behaviour Support Plan, Paediatric (over 9 years of age), Training of Support People

Accreditations: NDIS – Accredited Behaviour Support Practitioner, NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check, Working with children check and/or vulnerable people check

Gender: Male