Helpful one-page resource for NSW behaviour support practitioners

CWC Behaviour Support

CWC Behaviour Support (CWCBS) is a small NDIS-registered provider (ID: 4050012339) of behaviour support services based in the Sydney region. Currently, CWCBS has a dedicated team of three specialised behaviour support practitioners. These practitioners focus on delivering behaviour support services to clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities (ID), and/or psychosocial disabilities.

CWCBS is committed to providing sustainable behaviour support services not only to clients but also to key stakeholders who regularly support them. The ultimate goal of CWCBS is to share knowledge, enhance capacity building, encourage collaborative practices, prioritise person-centred care, embrace a strengths-based approach, and operate within Positive Behaviour Support frameworks.

Additionally, CWC Behaviour Support offers highly customised clinical supervision for behaviour support practitioners who are assessed as “proficient,” “advanced,” and/or “specialist” under the NDIS Quality Safeguards’ “Capability Framework.” These opportunities are specifically tailored to meet individual professional needs.

Finally, CWCBS provides tailored professional development courses and workshops for diverse audiences. These events can vary from half-day sessions to comprehensive courses extending over six months or more. Recent topics offered across different organisations include, but are not limited to, Restrictive Practices 101, Dignity of Risk vs Duty of Care vs Standard of Care, Behaviour Support Practitioner 101 introductory course, Introduction to Regulated Restrictive Practices, Goal Attainment Scale Goals, low-cost program planning courses, and much more!

CWC Behaviour Support Services

Services

NDIS Participant Services (as per the NDIS Price Guide 2024-2025)

$222.99ph Specialist Behavioural Intervention Support (11_022_0110_7_3)
$222.99ph Behaviour Management Plan Incl. Training In Behaviour Management Strategies (11_023_0110_7_3)

Clinical Supervision (including plan reviews)

$125 to $200ph for practitioners assessed as Proficient / Advanced / Specialist.
Currently, no services are available for practitioners of "Core" status or below.

For more information, please email info@cwcbehavioursupport.com.au

One-Off Consultations (e.g. second opinions, etc).

Quote on request

For more information, please email info@cwcbehavioursupport.com.au

Professional Development (e.g. courses, workshops, etc)

$800 half-day events
$1200 full-day events
$2000 two-day events
Quote for more than two-day events
Quote for longitudinal style events (content, certify skills and follow-up)

Please note that these costs do not cover travel, boarding, etc. For questions about professional development events, it is best to email. For more information, please email info@cwcbehavioursupport.com.au

Meet The Team

Chris Wood (Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner, PP0004489)

My name is Chris Wood, and I have been actively involved in the positive behaviour support space since 2012 in various roles in the disability sector. I am currently an “advanced” behaviour support practitioner, according to the NQSC capability framework and work with adults with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have provided clinical supervision to more than 20 practitioners over recent years and specialise in knowledge in the regulated restrictive practice space. I have a strong passion for developing tailored training packages and delivering the content to groups of people.

Qualifications:

2009-2012: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
2013-2014: Masters in Disability Studies
2015: I have completed the longitudinal study with the Institute of Applied Behaviour Analysis (IABA) with Tom Willis
2017: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (RTO/Tafe teaching)

Career Experience

2012-2021: Director of a multidisciplinary post-school program for adults with autism
2018-2019: Tafe NSW (night classes; Diploma of Community Services, Certificate IV in Disability and Certificate III in Individual support)
2017-2021: Worked at various RTOs, delivering various skill sets and the Certificate III in Individual support
2021-2024: Sole Trader contractor behaviour support practitioner at Ability Consultants
2023- NOW: Founder and active behaviour support practitioner at CWC PTY LTD.

Articles/External Releases:

Presenter at the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2017
How do you respectfully guess the function of a behaviour of concern? (July, 2023)
Developer of “Functions and Formulations” Course (2022)
Developer of “Multi-Element Interventions” Course (2023)

Megan Friedman (Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner, P1248248)

My name is Megan, but most people call me Megs. I’m originally from the United States and have lived in Sydney for over seven years—what began as a six-month trip quickly turned into home. I have a background in special education and nearly 15 years of experience in the disability sector. I’ve worked in various roles throughout my career, including support work, teaching, SIL, Special Olympics coaching, early intervention, and behaviour support. I’m currently recognised as a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NQSC capability framework and primarily support autistic adults with co-occurring conditions. I’m particularly passionate about SIL transitions and improving workplace inclusion for neurodivergent individuals. My practice is strengths-based, relationship-driven, and grounded in ongoing learning and growth.

Qualifications

2010–2014: Bachelor of Science in Education (Illinois State University – Learning & Behaviour focus)
2022: Completed Verified Course Sequence in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Griffith University – ABAI approved)
2022–Current: Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis (Griffith University – in progress)

Career Experience

2007: Began support work in day programs and worked as an inclusion aide for summer camps
2012–2015: Mentored pre-service teachers through an urban education initiative after completing the internship myself — STEP-UP, part of the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP) at Illinois State University
2014–2016: Special education teacher in an autism-specific classroom on the southwest side of Chicago
2019–2022: Support worker and program coordinator at a multidisciplinary post-school program for adults with autism
2019–2023: Provided SIL and respite support across a range of settings
2023–2024: Sole trader contractor behaviour support practitioner at Ability Consultants

Learning in Practice: Autism in the Workforce Webinar – Created during my postgraduate studies at Griffith University as part of my Applied Behaviour Analysis coursework.

Hazel Nelson (Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner, P0004885)

My name is Hazel, I am originally from Yorkshire in the UK. I studied nursing at Northumbria University in Newcastle Upon Tyne. After graduating from university in 2012, I came out to Australia for what was intended to be a short stopgap, and I never went back!

I have worked in the healthcare and disability sector for 18 years, holding various roles across different settings and countries. I began my career in hospitals in the UK, working in various departments, including emergency care and palliative care. I have also worked in community settings, residential care facilities, hospitals, and secure psychiatric units in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. After settling permanently in Australia in 2015, I managed Supported Independent Living models across Sydney before transitioning into a Behaviour Support Practitioner role in 2019.

I am currently a 'proficient' behaviour support practitioner under the NQCS capability framework. I support a variety of individuals; however, my specialist area is those with psychosocial disabilities and forensic histories. I am passionately committed to facilitating hospital-to-community transitions, promoting inclusivity, challenging stereotypes, and breaking down barriers for individuals living with disabilities. One of my mantras is "where there's a will, there's a way."

Qualifications

2009-2012: Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing, registered Nurse Program (Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne UK)
2022: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury , University of Tasmania
2021: Project ECHO SLHD Adult Intellectual Disability Mental Health Program.

I have also undergone multiple training sessions and regular updates as part of my employment:

Mental Health First Aid and Comprehensive First Aid
Positive Behavioural Support and Complex Trauma Training
Effective and Congruent Supervision
Certificate in Medications Management including, administration of PRN Medications
De-escalation, Restraint Minimisation and Safe Restraint
Disaster Training (New Zealand Search and Rescue)
Management of Challenging Behaviour in Water and in Water First Aid Procedures (New Zealand Search and Rescue)

Career Experience

2008-2011: Support Worker / Nursing Assistant, The Dementia Care Partnership (UK)
2011-2012: Nursing assistant, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust
2012-2013: Disability Support Worker, Just Better Care and Quality Health Care (Australia)
2014-2015: Health Care Assistant / Case Manager, Manor Park Private Hospital (New Zealand)
2015-2021: Team Leader / Cluster Manager, Quality Health Care (Australia)
2021-2025: Behaviour Support Practitioner, Ability Consultants (Australia)
Now: Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner, CWC Behaviour Support

Claire Cherrington (Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner)

Coming Soon!

NDIS Referral Status (Open)

NDIS Referral Status: Exploring clients who want to join our waitlist for future services (possible

At CWCBS, we do not automatically allocate cases to practitioners, we encourage available practitioners to speak to key stakeholders ahead of time to see if they would be a good fit for the person being referred. We want to ensure that practitioners are a good fit for the person and their circumstances at the time. Also, if we can not provide services, we would be delighted to forward on 2-3 service provider contacts.

Status: CWCBS have three specialised behaviour support practitioners providing direct services, each running at capacity. There might be some scope for capacity after June 30th 2025.

Interested in joining the waitlist for behaviour support services within the NDIS?

Join the waitlist by completing the following online Wait List Form

CWC Behaviour Support

Connection Wholesome Collaboration

CWC Behaviour Support

CWC Behaviour Support

CWC Behaviour Support Services

Services

Meet The Team

NDIS Referral Status (Open)

NDIS Referral Status: Exploring clients who want to join our waitlist for future services (possible

Contact CWC Behaviour Support

Email us

CWC Behaviour Support Blog

Already Receiving Services through CWCBS?

CWCBS CWC Feedback

CWCBS Service Guide (behaviour support clients)

CWCBS Policies

CWCBS Procedures and Processes

CWC Behaviour Support

Connection Wholesome Collaboration

CWC Behaviour Support

CWC Behaviour Support

CWC Behaviour Support Services

Services

Meet The Team

NDIS Referral Status (Open)

NDIS Referral Status: Exploring clients who want to join our waitlist for future services (possible

Contact CWC Behaviour Support

Email us

CWC Behaviour Support Blog

Already Receiving Services through CWCBS?

CWCBS CWC Feedback

CWCBS Service Guide (behaviour support clients)

CWCBS Policies

CWCBS Procedures and Processes

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