Bright Start Behaviour Support
Welcome to Bright Start Behaviour Support, a small, family owned practice specialising in behaviour support and psychology services in the Hunter Valley, NSW. We proudly provide inclusive support for children and young people aged 18 months to 25 years and their families, while also collaborating with schools and organisations to enhance community support and professional development.
Our vision is to transform the systems in which we work, fostering safety, acceptance, and connection in homes, schools, communities and the wider NDIS space. We advocate for neurodiversity-affirming approaches as the standard in our industry, championing a human-rights based model that celebrates diversity in all its forms.
NDIS Registered
Bright Start Behaviour Support is an NDIS registered provider for the Improved Daily Living and Improved Relationships categories. We accept all NDIS funding types (self managed, plan managed, or NDIA (agency) managed).
You can see our NDIS registration information here:
Neurodiversity
Affirming
We value diversity in our staff and clients. We actively reject harmful therapy models, such as ABA, and do not use any reward/punishment based systems, or any system that promotes masking a person's authentic self.
Relationships-Based
We use a combination of affirming, connection- based models informed by research and the voices of the disabled community. Our approach is individualised to the needs of each client and is always respectful.
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Our Team
We believe behaviour makes sense in context, and that meaningful support starts with understanding the whole person, not simply trying to change what others can see. Our team takes a relationship-based, trauma-informed and person-centred approach, working alongside children, families and the people who support them to understand what is happening, reduce barriers and build environments where people can feel safe, understood and able to thrive. We value collaboration, connection, authenticity, curiosity and empowerment, and these values shape everything from the way we listen to the recommendations we make. Above all, we want the people we work with to feel respected, included in decisions about their lives, and genuinely supported.