Aggresion Support Resources
What is Agression?
A sign of overwhelm, not bad behaviour
Aggression happens when someone expresses distress through actions like yelling, hitting, kicking, throwing objects, or other forms of physical or verbal outbursts. While it can feel challenging or even frightening, aggression is rarely about being “bad” or intentionally harmful, it’s usually a response to stress, sensory overload, unmet needs, or difficulties communicating feelings. Aggression is a form of communication. With understanding, safe environments, and strategies to manage big emotions, individuals can learn calmer ways to express themselves and get their needs met.
Aggression looks different for everyone
No two people express aggression the same way. Some may lash out physically during overwhelming situations, while others use words or withdraw completely before reaching a breaking point. Recognising individual triggers and early warning signs helps us respond before aggression escalates and find ways to keep everyone safe.
Support should focus on safety and understanding
Responding to aggression with punishment or control often makes things worse. Real support helps identify triggers, reduce stress, and teach safe ways to manage strong feelings. With calm, consistent guidance, individuals can build emotional regulation skills, strengthen communication, and feel safer in their relationships and environments.
Championing People who Show Aggression
Aggression is a signal that something deeper is going on. We work with children, teens, and adults to understand what’s driving the behaviour and create compassionate, practical strategies for safety and healing.
Improving communication and self-expression
We build skills for expressing frustration, discomfort, or needs safely without using aggression.
Creating safe, structured environments
We support setting up spaces and routines that reduce overwhelm and provide a sense of security.
Providing crisis and safety planning
We develop non-punitive, respectful plans for responding to aggression in ways that keep everyone safe.
Teaching emotional regulation skills
We guide individuals in using calming tools like breathing exercises, sensory supports, and movement breaks to manage strong feelings.
Collaborating with schools, carers, and services
We ensure all supports work together consistently to reduce triggers and reinforce positive coping strategies.
How we can help with Aggression?
Whole Family Developmental Support →
Coaching for families to understand triggers and early signs of aggression
Practical strategies to stay calm and respond safely during incidents
Support for siblings and carers to rebuild safe, positive relationships
Functional Capacity & Needs Assessments →
Assessments to evaluate safety risks and functional impacts
Recommendations for environmental adjustments and behavioural supports
NDIS planning for supervision or therapeutic interventions
Skill-Building and Emotional Regulation →
Coaching to develop calming routines and anger management tools
Structured programs for social skills and conflict resolution
Activities that build resilience and positive coping mechanisms
Positive Behaviour Support →
Behaviour plans that address underlying causes of aggression
Techniques to teach safe communication and problem-solving skills
Training for educators and carers to manage high-stress situations effectively
Psychology and Mental Health →
Therapy to process emotions, trauma, or frustration driving aggression
Support for building self-control and healthy expression of feelings
Approaches to improve confidence and reduce emotional reactivity
Regional Intensives →
In-home practical support for crisis prevention and response
Training for families, schools, and local carers in remote communities
Building sustainable networks for long-term behaviour management
Say G’day today and we can work together to see what we can do to support you.
Hear it from real families
“Before we understood what was really going on for J, every day felt like a struggle. Our support workers were doing their best, but nothing seemed to click. It often felt like we were all trying to push J into doing things, and the more we pushed, the more he shut down.
When Brooke and her team explained Autism & PDA to us, it was like someone finally turned the light on. We realised he wasn’t being difficult, he was doing everything he could to feel safe and in control.
With Brooke’s help, our whole approach changed. His support workers stopped trying to force things and started meeting him where he’s at by giving him time, space, and choices.
Now, J’s so much more relaxed. He actually wants to spend time with his workers because they see him for who he is. He laughs more, joins in on his own terms, and doesn’t feel like he has to mask or meet anyone else’s expectations.
It’s been incredible to watch him grow into himself, just by being accepted”
- J’s Mum
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Real people. Real experience.
Here for you.
We’re not just professionals — we’re people who get it.
Our team is proudly autistic-led, trauma-informed, and shaped by lived experience. We’ve sat on both sides of the table — as clinicians, as family members, and many of us as neurodivergent individuals ourselves.
We understand that life isn’t always neat or easy, and behaviour support should never feel like a judgement or try to change who you are.