Ava Boyce

Behaviour Support Practitioner

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I am a Behaviour Support Practitioner with an extensive background in residential youth work, disability support and case management. I have experience supporting individuals with complex behavioural, emotional and support needs and brings a practical understanding of how behaviour support strategies are implemented in everyday environments and routines. I take a person-centered, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to my practice. I value taking the time to understand my participants and their communication, environment, relationships, preferences and support needs. I enjoy working collaboratively with participants and their key supports to develop practical strategies that promote quality of life, independence, safety and meaningful participation. I have completed a Diploma in Child, Youth and Family Intervention and am currently completing a Bachelor of Human Services to continue building my knowledge and skills within the disability and human services sector.


Residential Youth Worker – Provide trauma informed support to young people living in residential care with complex behavioural, emotional and psychosocial needs.
Disability Support Worker – Provided person-centered support to people with disability across daily living, community participation and individual support needs.

Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
  • Blue Card
  • NDIS – Accredited Behaviour Support Practitioner
  • NDIS Worker Screening
  • Police Check

  • Emotional regulation skill building
  • Supporting children
  • Supported Independent Living / Supported Disability Accommodation
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Increased independence
  • Motivation and confidence building

How I would describe my therapeutic style:
collaborative, empowering, person-centred
How participants would describe me:
compassionate, kind, positive
Is the ability to help a person build up their independence and confidence within themselves. I am committed to providing compassionate and person-centered supports, so a person feels able to achieve their goals.
  • cooking
  • playing board games
  • with my cat