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ACT | NSW | QLD | VIC
Understanding behaviours and building confidence together
Behaviour Support for children that puts your family first
If your child is finding it hard to manage their emotions and behaviour, our Behaviour Support services may be able to help.
At Aruma, it’s all about putting you and your family first. Our team will work with you to understand why your child may be displaying behaviours of concern. Whether it’s emotional outbursts, challenging or unsafe behaviours, or avoidance, we’ll support you with practical strategies to help.
Our Behaviour Support is never about managing behaviour. It’s about understanding it. We take the time to deeply listen, observe and build a whole picture of your child. Then, we co-create practical strategies with you, your family, teachers and carers. At Aruma, we know meaningful change happens when we work together.
Your child’s needs will change as they grow. Our support changes with them. From early therapy to school transition supports, we walk beside you every step of the way.
Where is Behaviour Support for children available?
We provide Behaviour Support services for children across the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
ACT: Canberra and surrounds
NSW Central Coast: Gosford, Wyong, Tuggerah, Bateau Bay, Umina, Lake Munmorah and surrounds
NSW Hunter: Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Morisset and surrounds
NSW New England: Taree, Forster, Quirindi Tamworth and surrounds
NSW Northern Rivers: Lismore, Ballina and surrounds
NSW Southern: Illawarra, South Coast, Albury, Wodonga and surrounds
NSW Sydney: Metro, Northern beaches, Inner West, Western Sydney and surrounds
QLD Southeast: Brisbane, Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Logan and surrounds
VIC Melbourne: Metro and surrounds
VIC Regional: Swan Hill, Shepparton and surrounds
To find out more about Behaviour Support for children in your area, or to discuss your child’s needs, please get in touch.
Your questions answered
The first thing our team will do is complete a detailed assessment. It’s important we get to the bottom of what your child is communicating through their actions.
This involves:
- Watching and spending time with your child in different settings like home, school or at play
- Chatting to family members and other important people in your child’s life such as teachers or pre-school staff
- Reviewing reports from other health professionals
Every child is different, with unique needs and behaviours. We develop personalised strategies for you and your child.
Strategies may include:
- Recognising and understanding key triggers
- Communication skills and training
- Establishing routines and structure
- Changes to the home
- Strategies to handle and manage emotional outbursts
Our aim is to reduce or stop the behaviour that is of concern.
Yes. Families, carers and teachers may need education and training to understand your child’s needs and put strategies into action.
We can also provide training to small groups in areas like:
- Transitioning to school
- Social skills development
- Emotion and self-regulation skills
Yes. At Aruma, we offer support for the whole of life. We have Behaviour Support services for early childhood, teenagers and adults.
Learn about Behaviour Support for whole of life.
The NDIS funds Therapy and Clinical Supports, including Behaviour Support.
For children 7 years and older: We can support funding applications to help access ongoing therapy through an NDIS plan.
For children aged 0 to 7 years: Our team specialises in the Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach, designed to build your child’s skills and participation in everyday activities while supporting your family.
Why choose Aruma for Behaviour Support for children?
- Experienced therapy team: Our team includes occupational therapists, speech pathologists, special education teachers and psychologists who work together to support your child.
- Flexible locations: We work at home, at childcare or preschool, or at our clinics. Wherever your child feels most comfortable.
- Family partnership: We work alongside you to understand your child and build skills together.
- Here for the long haul: We know that raising a child with a disability comes with both challenges and triumphs. From early intervention therapies to social development groups and school transition supports, we are here for every stage of their journey.
- Local teams, no waitlists: With local teams across the east coast and no waitlists in many areas, we can get started when you are ready.
The Aruma Way – A promise backed by quality
At Aruma, we are committed to upholding the human rights of every person we support, every time. We call this The Aruma Way, our promise to deliver high-quality support that is:
- Your Way: Person-centred support, putting your child at the centre.
- The Safe Way: Keeping everyone safe from harm.
- The Right Way: Effective support, provided the way it should be.
- Together: Working in partnership with you and your support network.
As a child-safe, culturally safe organisation, we ensure each young person’s voice shapes their support journey. Our trauma-sensitive approach recognises the impact of past experiences while focusing on creating pathways to brighter futures.
It is part of our DNA. It is embedded in everything we do, and it is what we hold ourselves accountable to.
“To me, the Safe Way means the person supporting me is a person that cares, a person that i’m comfortable being around and opening up to”
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To find out more about Behaviour Support for children, or to discuss your family’s needs, please get in touch.
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