Kate is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a diverse background in education, psychology, disability, and family support. She is passionate about working alongside children, young people and their families to develop practical, person-centred strategies that promote meaningful, sustainable outcomes and improve quality of life.

With more than 15 years' experience as a Primary School Teacher across mainstream and support unit settings, Kate has supported children with a wide range of developmental, behavioural and learning needs. Her experience includes creating and facilitating school garden and kitchen programs designed to engage children with complex support needs through meaningful, therapeutic learning experiences that foster confidence, connection and independence.

Before entering education, Kate worked as a disability support worker, case worker supporting young people and their families, remedial massage therapist and nutritionist. This diverse professional background has provided her with a holistic understanding of health, wellbeing and the many factors that influence behaviour and everyday functioning.

Kate is committed to delivering neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed behaviour support that recognises each person's unique strengths, preferences and goals. She values building genuine relationships with participants, families and support networks, believing that collaborative partnerships are the foundation of meaningful and lasting change. Kate strives to create supportive environments where individuals feel safe, understood and empowered to develop the skills and confidence to reach their full potential.

Education:

• Masters Teaching Primary (UWS 2010)

• Graduate Diploma Psychology (Charles Sturt Uni 2026)

• Certificate Somatic EMDR

• Bachelor Health Science Naturopathy (UWS 2005)

Skills:

• Neurodiversity affirming practice

• Trauma informed practice

• Positive behaviour support strategies

• Family centred approach

• Movement and somatic work

• Prevention focused