NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Katherine

NDIS Support Katherine

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At Therapy in the Outback, we provide neuroaffirming, person-centred NDIS Behaviour Support in Katherine, partnering with individuals and families in town and nearby areas like Katherine East, Tindal/RAAF Base Tindal, Emungalan and Cossack. Our behaviour support practitioners focus on strengths, communication, and routines—so strategies work at home, school and in the community. For local information and supports, we also connect with Katherine Town Council and the Katherine Visitor Information Centre.

Our NDIS Katherine Team

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

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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 Katherine

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 Katherine.

Disability Support in Katherine

If you’re living in Katherine our team can help. To read more about how we help people in Katherine 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 Katherine Community

Community Section

Katherine blends tropical rivers, desert country and welcoming community hubs—great for everyday outings and participation goals:

  • Katherine Hot Springs (town centre) – shaded, clear spring pools with accessible paths and daily opening times (Council & official tourism info). Katherine Town CouncilNorthern Territory

  • Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge – Nitmiluk National Park – 13 spectacular gorges; visitor info and access updates from NT Parks (gorge sector 30 km NE of town). NT Government+1

  • Leliyn / Edith Falls (Nitmiluk National Park) – popular swimming area and campground ~60 km north of Katherine on sealed road (NT Parks; tourism page). NT GovernmentNorthern Territory

  • Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park – guided limestone cave tours and unique Top End karst habitat, just south of town (NT Parks). NT Government

  • Low Level Nature Reserve – riverside walks, picnic spaces and a well-known local bridge/park managed within the town area (Council & NT tourism materials). Katherine Town CouncilNorthern Territory Images

  • Katherine Museum (Outback Heritage Museum) – local history collections in the WWII air terminal building (museum site & tourism listing). Katherine MuseumNorthern Territory

  • Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre (GYRACC) – the region’s arts and events hub with exhibitions and performances (official site; Visit Katherine). Rivers Arts Centrevisitkatherine.com.au

  • Katherine Public Library (Council) – inclusive community programs, e-resources and accessible facilities. Katherine Town Council+1

  • Local schools we often collaborate with – Katherine High School, Casuarina Street Primary School, MacFarlane Primary School and Katherine School of the Air. Katherine High Schoolcasuarinastreetprimary.nt.edu.aumacfarlaneprimary.nt.edu.auKSOA

Nearby Areas we Support

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NSW

ACT & Regional Surrounds

Western Australia

Victoria

Northern Territory

Is your state not listed here? Shoot us a message to see if we can come out to you, or read more about our regional intensives here.