NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Deakin

NDIS Support Deakin

Wollongong Light House

At Therapy in the Outback, we provide neuroaffirming, person-centred NDIS Behaviour Support in Deakin, partnering with individuals and families to co-design practical strategies that work at home, school and in the community. We support people across Deakin and nearby Inner South suburbs including Yarralumla, Forrest, Hughes, Curtin, Garran and Barton, so your plan travels with you across the local area.

Our NDIS Deakin Team

Meet Tash, Ben and Zach, your local behaviour NDIS support practitioners working in Wollongong

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    Tash Taylor

    NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner
    📍Wollondilly Shire & McArthur Region NSW
    Get to know Tash

  • Benjamin Ward

    Benjamin Ward

    NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner
    📍Wollondilly Shire & McArthur Region NSW

  • Zachary Richards

    Zachary Richards

    Psychologist
    🧑‍💻️ Telehealth Australia Wide | After Hours

NDIS Supports in Deakin

Wollongong Autism Assessments →

Not sure what’s right for you? Every person is different. Say G’day to our today and we can work together to see what we can do to support you in your local area of Deakin.

Disability Support in Deakin

If you’re living in Wollongong our team can help. To read more about how we help people in Wollongong with different disabilities, or concern, you can read more here:

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Developmental Differences

Intellectual Disability
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Prader Willi
Global Developmental Delay

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Mental Health

Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar
Schizophrenia
Bordeline Personality

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Other Support Needs

Brain Injury
Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Neurological Conditions
Cerebral Palsy
Selective Mutism

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Sensory Concerns

Skin Picking
Meltdowns and Shut Downs
Faecal Smearing
PICA

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Safety Concerns

Absconding & Wandering
Aggression
Self-Injury
Fire Setting & Arson

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Social Concerns

School Refusal
Withdrawal From Supports
Sexualised Behaviour
Corrections Involvement

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Other Concerns

Substance Abuse
Sleep Disruption
Picky Eating
Toileting

Supporting the Deakin Community

Community Section

Deakin blends national attractions, nature reserves, schools and sports hubs—great for participation goals and relaxed, low-sensory outings:

  • Royal Australian Mint (Deakin) — Commonwealth-heritage visitor experience with exhibits and tours at 62–114 Denison St, Deakin. Royal Australian Mint

  • Red Hill Nature Reserve — bush tracks and lookouts on the ridge that runs north to Deakin; part of Canberra Nature Park. Parks ACT

  • Alfred Deakin High School (Years 7–10) — local ACT public secondary campus on Denison Street. adhs.act.edu.au

  • Canberra Girls Grammar School (Junior & Senior campuses, Deakin) — independent K–12 options at the foothills of Red Hill. Canberra Girls Grammar School+1

  • Deakin Stadium / Football House (Capital Football) — home of elite and community football programs and matchdays. WikipediaCapital Football

  • Deakin sportsgrounds — bookable ACT Government ovals and facilities used by local clubs and schools. ACT Sportsgrounds

  • Nearby lakefront parks — easy outings to Bowen Park on Lake Burley Griffin’s East Basin and the Parliamentary Triangle’s museums and galleries. WikipediaParks ACTlegislation.act.gov.au

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  1. Royal Australian Mint, Deakin — Visitor entry and forecourt at the Royal Australian Mint, Deakin. Royal Australian Mint

  2. Red Hill Nature Reserve — Bushland path and views toward central Canberra from Red Hill near Deakin. Parks ACT

  3. Alfred Deakin High School — Front signage at Alfred Deakin High School on Denison Street, Deakin. adhs.act.edu.au

  4. Canberra Girls Grammar School — Campus buildings at Canberra Girls Grammar School in Deakin. Canberra Girls Grammar School

  5. Deakin Stadium (Capital Football) — Match day at Deakin Stadium, home ground for NPL ACT fixtures, Deakin. Wikipedia

  6. Deakin Ovals (ACT Government sportsgrounds) — Community sports fields within the Deakin sportsgrounds precinct. ACT Sportsgrounds

  7. Bowen Park foreshore (near Deakin) — Shared path and lawns at Bowen Park on Lake Burley Griffin’s East Basin. Wikipedia

  8. National Gallery / National Portrait Gallery (nearby Parkes) — Exterior view of national galleries a short drive from Deakin. Parks ACTlegislation.act.gov.au

  • Wollongong Public School

    Wollongong Public School

    67A Church St, Wollongong NSW 2500
    School Website

  • Keira High School

  • Illawarra Grammar School

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    Stuart Park

Nearby Areas we Support

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