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Jade Parsons

Behaviour Support Practitioner

I am a LLE (lived and living experience) researcher and advocate in the field of Autism, co-occurring conditions, mental health and inclusive practice. My research and advocacy efforts have contributed to the development of the health workforce and public health policy such as the National Autism Strategy.

Prior to positive behaviour support I was a peer mental health practitioner, specialising in the area of child and parent mental health working with neurodivergent families and I have a natural strength and passion for supporting non-speaking participants.

I have training and experience in: Trauma-informed practice; Child and parent attachment and reunification; Cultural inclusion; LGBTQI+ and Gender-affirming practice; Identifying and supporting psychosis and schizophrenia; Mental health crisis response; Family and domestic violence response; AOD response; Neurodevelopmental care; and I am currently undertaking a diploma of psychotherapy.

Qualifications & Values

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Health Science, Major in Health Promotion, Specialisation in Disability Inclusion from Deakin University
  • Currently undertaking a Diploma of Psychotherapy

Areas of Interest

  • The human rights of people with a disability
  • Supporting non-speaking participants

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

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

Jeanette Coombes

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

Jade Parsons

Jade has a Bachlor of Health Science, Major in Health Promotion, Specialisation in Disability Inclusion
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