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Deborah Sirice

Behaviour Support Practitioner

I am a registered NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner with extensive experience working across both the government sector and non-government organisations. I have an in-depth understanding of the needs and challenges for individuals with complex therapeutic and behaviour support needs.

My approach to behaviour work is largely influenced by multiple disciplines that value contemporary approaches for treatment and management of behaviours of concern. This includes person-centred practice; trauma informed positive behaviour support, strength-based approaches and least restrictive practices.

Complementary to my role is a deep insight of the human psyche and its functioning. Furthermore, the ways in which this understanding can help to achieve personal growth. This was acquired via award of a disability partnerships scholarship resulting in my study and work in Guided Imagery and Music which embraces the theory of Jungian psychology. The core of Jungian theory is the belief that the whole of the individual’s experience should be respected and included rather than aspects being pathologised or disavowed.

My focus is to assist individuals and their carers to fulfil aspects of their wellbeing and enhance their overall quality of life.

My daily leisure pursuits include playing my guitar / piano and hanging out with my cat.

Qualifications & Values

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Intellectual Disability) from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
  • Graduate Diploma in Guided Imagery and Music Therapy from The University of Melbourne

Areas of Interest

My areas of expertise include working with children and families, trauma, grief, loss, and bereavement. Additionally working with CALD and LGTBIQ populations.

I have provided specialist support to children and adults with a disability, their family members / carers and service providers in a range of environments to include educational, vocational, hospice (paediatric palliative care) and supported disability accommodation.

Character Strengths

Meet the
Elements ABC team

Clinical and Managing Director

Chelsea Troutman

Chelsea is a Board Certified Behavioural Analyst (BCBA), Practitioner and Clinical Supervisor
General Manager, Operations, People & Culture

Nicole Matheson

Nicole has over 10 years experience working in leadership and project management roles within social services
Clinical Manager

Megan Phillips

Megan has worked across the mental health, disability, NDIS and forensic sectors for over 20 years
Team Leader and Behaviour Support Practitioner

Jonathon Hunt

Jonathon has been working in the disability sector for 15 years
Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner & Learning Facilitator

Tegan Longworth

Tegan has a Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Behaviour Support Practitioner

Fernanda Maldonado

Fernanda has a Bachelor of Speech Pathology and Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Core Behaviour Support Practitioner

Kylie Sneddon

Kylie has a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
Core Behaviour Support Practitioner

Harrison Watson-Hann

Harry has a Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology
Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner – Bendigo

Gobi Chandran

Gobi has over 39 years experience working in the disability sector
Behaviour Support Practitioner

Joshua Bourne

Joshua has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours)
Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner – Bendigo

Jeanette Coombes

Jeanette has worked in the industry for 32 years
Behaviour Support Practitioner – Bendigo

Jade Parsons

Jade has a Bachelor of Health Science, Major in Health Promotion, Specialisation in Disability Inclusion
Senior Forensic Clinician / Behaviour Support Practitioner

Phoebe Meyer

Phoebe has a Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) and Postgraduate education in Forensic Behavioural Science
Team Leader & Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner – Queensland

Rochelle Mitchell

Rochelle has more than 25 years experience in disability, mental health and education
Behaviour Support Practitioner

Nicole Sara

Nicole is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
Behaviour Support Practitioner

Deborah Sirice

Deb has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Intellectual Disability) and a Graduate Diploma in Guided Imagery and Music Therapy
Operations Leader

Zoe Lehner

Zoe has a Bachelor of Arts/Science

Interested in joining the team?

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals, we would love to hear from you