Meg White - Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Meg is a Social Worker and Behaviour Support Practitioner who specialises in correctional practice and behavioural change. Meg feels strongly about social inclusion and the positive impact this can have on people's health. Meg enjoys working with participants who are neurodiverse, brain injured or diagnosed with chromosomal abnormalities and those who support them to make positive changes in quality of life.
Meg has lived experience with disability, having her own neurodiversities and raising children with disabilities.
Meg is part of our Sunshine Coast Team.
Tami Bass - Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Tami has over 15 years of professional experience in the Early Childhood and Disability sectors, with specialist experience in Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Challenging Behaviour Support, and Palliative Care. She also has personal experience caring for a family member with an acquired brain injury (ABI).
Tami holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Human Services, and has completed training in the Hope and Healing Framework and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
Her passion is working with individuals who have challenging or complex behaviours, providing advocacy, support, and empathy to assist them in accessing services that help them reach their individual potential.
Tami is part of our Sunshine Coast Team.
Angela Trusz - Behavioural Technician / Allied Health Assistant
As a mum of two special needs children, Angela has tried her hand at many different roles, from working in a trail riding center to a pizza shop, short order cook, assembling lights in a factory, and even operating factory machinery. What drives Angela is her love for helping people and bringing a smile to their faces. Her favourite word is 'Awesome,' and she uses it often! Through many years of therapy with her children, Angela realised the shortage of services available to families and was inspired to make a difference by helping others in need.
Angela is part of our Sunshine Coast Team.
Ruth Saunders - Behavioural Technician / Yoga Instructor
Ruth brings a wealth of lived experience in Mental Health and Disability, both from personal experiences with her family and herself, as well as 10 years of professional work in the Mental Health and Health sectors. She has been a valued member of AJH, serving as an Allied Health/Behaviour Technician and Yoga Instructor.
Ruth thrives on the diversity and challenges of her role, which includes collaborating with individuals, therapists, and support providers to develop Behaviour Support Plans, training teams in behaviour support, and working directly with clients and support teams to implement various intervention strategies. She is skilled in data collection and analysis to enhance these strategies, identifying risks and reporting them through appropriate channels, and attending stakeholder meetings to prepare resources for individuals or teams.
With her expertise in Yoga, Ruth integrates stretching techniques, grounding and mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, and mindfulness activities such as art and crafts. She also educates clients about emotions through concepts like Zones of Regulation. Ruth uses visual aids to support the development of routines and structures for regulation and mindfulness, believing that Yoga is not only about physical movement but also a practice of calming the mind and expanding tolerance for challenges, particularly for individuals with disabilities. These practices are included in Behaviour Support Plans only when aligned with an individual’s goals.
One of Ruth’s most rewarding aspects of her role is the strong relationships she has built with her clients, their families, support providers, and the AJH team.
Ruth is part of our Gold Coast Team.
Meagan Durham - Behavioural Technician / Allied Health Assistant
Meagan is part of our Sunshine Coast Team.
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