BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
All behaviour is communication, and we’re here to listen.
At River, we take a compassionate, strengths-based approach to behaviour support. We work closely with children, parents, educators, and support teams to understand what’s really going on beneath the behaviour - and build positive, practical strategies that help everyone thrive.
We believe behaviour isn’t “naughty.” It’s communication. With the right tools and support, we can help children grow in confidence, connection, and emotional understanding.
Immediate capacity for assessments and ongoing therapy.
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Immediate capacity for assessments and ongoing therapy. 〰️
Who We Work With:
Children and young people
Families and carers
Schools and educators
NDIS participants (self and plan-managed)
Current Availability:
We currently have immediate capacity for assessments and ongoing therapy.
Referrals can be submitted online or through our admin team -no waitlists.
How We Work:
Family-first approach — We work with parents and children together to develop strategies that work at home and in the community.
School collaboration — Our team can attend school visits, support teachers, and run through behaviour plans to ensure consistent, clear communication across settings.
Tailored to your child — Every child is different. We take into account clinical recommendations, your goals, and our neurodiversity-affirming lens to create a support plan that truly fits.
Vine Lens approach — We use a trauma-informed, holistic framework that sees the whole child, not just the behaviour.
We don’t just manage behaviour - we understand it, reframe it, and respond with care
FAQ’s:
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Behaviour support helps children (and families) understand the reasons behind challenging behaviours and build positive strategies to support emotional regulation, communication, and connection.
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We support children and young people with behavioural, emotional, sensory, or developmental needs -including those with autism, ADHD, trauma backgrounds, or learning difficulties.
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Not at all. We don’t see behaviour as “bad” - we see it as communication. Our goal is to understand what the behaviour is trying to tell us and build practical, supportive strategies that help everyone feel understood.
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A BSP is a personalised plan that outlines the supports, strategies, and goals for a child based on their unique needs and strengths. It’s designed to reduce challenging behaviours and improve quality of life.
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Yes! We work closely with educators and school staff to deliver behaviour support plans, classroom strategies, and consistent communication across home and school environments.
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Yes, we can provide assessments as part of a multidisciplinary approach, and support children and families through the process of diagnosis, understanding, and ongoing care.
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We use a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach—often guided by the Vine Lens framework. Our support is holistic, empathetic, and always centred around the child and their environment.
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Absolutely. We believe in working with parents and carers, not just children. Your insight, goals, and involvement are key parts of the support process.
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We offer behaviour support through home visits, school visits, and telehealth sessions - whatever works best for your child and family. Our team tailors support to suit your environment, routine, and goals.
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You can call us directly, email our team, or submit a referral form on our website. We’ll get back to you within 48 hours to book your first appointment.