Jazz is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, and senior specialist Advanced behaviour support practitioner specialising in developmental trauma supporting children of all ages and their families.

Jazz has worked in the private and public health space, providing clinical behavioural support for children and young people, and their families since 2012. In 2022 Jazz founded New Wave Therapy with the aim of providing a person-centred professional service that really saw the individual and could provide friendly individualised support. Jazz is active and loves the outdoors, being a keen surfer and lover of all water sports. Incorporating this love of adventure and nature is permeated throughout her services whenever possible.

Libby is a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner, Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor at New Wave Therapy who keeps things real, practical and grounded.

With over 16 years of experience in teaching, supporting wellbeing and behaviour and working alongside families and teams to make support actually work in everyday life. Libby also brings lived experience as an AuDHDer and parent of neurodivergent children, which shapes her neuroaffirming, trauma-informed approach and focus on understanding the why behind behaviour. She’s known for turning complex behaviour support into clear, doable strategies, with a focus on connection, communication and capacity (for everyone involved).

Outside of work, you’ll find Libby doing anything creative, playing board and online games with her kids, hiking (especially if there’s a waterfall at the end) and, like many of the people she supports, constantly figuring out how to balance her wants and needs with her capacity.

Jenevieve is an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner and educator with over 20 years in schools and community settings across NSW and the NT. She works with people of all ages and disabilities, helping individuals, families, and teams build positive routines and environments where people can thrive.

With a background in teaching, creative arts, and functional behaviour analysis, Jenevieve takes a person-centred, strengths-based approach. Her practice is guided by creativity, trauma-informed care, and a deep respect for the dignity of every person. She aims to empower people to grow with confidence, connection, and resilience.

Rosalyn is a Behaviour Support Practitioner and loves supporting kids and people from diverse backgrounds to grow, connect and thrive.

Ros loves outdoor adventures and competed as a Canoe Slalom athlete at World Championship level for over a decade, with over fifteen years of experience as a coach from beginner through to elite national team level.

Ros has a Bachelor of Behavioural Studies and has previously completed a Bachelor of International and Global Studies. She loves helping people explore the benefits nature and movement can bring to their lives.

Andrew is a behaviour support practitioner working alongside the team at New Wave Therapy.

Andrew is a Psychology graduate and has a Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Sociology and Community Development.

Previous to behaviour support work, Andrew has worked extensively in the Out of Home Care sector, specifically intensive therapeutic care for around 7 years as a therapeutic care worker, team house leader, shift supervisor and in the last 2 and a half years as an NDIS independent support worker.

Andrew enjoys motorbikes, drumming and likes listening to a variety of music. Andrew has a large family and tries to be a gentle, relaxed and calming influence on those around him.

Caroline is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a background in education and inclusion support. She has a passion for supporting the diverse needs of children, young people and adults so that they can grow and contribute meaningfully to their lives and workplaces.

With a deep understanding of trauma-informed practice, Caroline believes that every person has the capability to achieve their goals with the right support around them.  Her experience in rural and remote settings has also provided a broad understanding of some of the challenges that people with trauma face when accessing help.

Outside of her work, Caroline is a busy Mum and loves spending time with her family and drinking good coffee.

Lachlan is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a background in youth work and degrees in Psychological Science and Criminology & Criminal Justice. He has five years of experience supporting young people with complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behaviours of concern through behaviour support and therapeutic interventions.

Passionate about understanding the reasons behind behaviour, Lachlan takes a person-centred approach and works collaboratively with participants, families, and support networks to build practical strategies that promote independence and wellbeing. He is committed to putting participants’ interests first and empowering them to achieve meaningful outcomes aligned with their goals.

Outside of his role, he enjoys sport, cooking, and coaching junior basketball.

Tomine is a Behaviour Support Practitioner working across the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim. She holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science and is currently completing a Diploma of Counselling, with experience in aged care and leadership.

Curious about people and behaviour, Tomine believes understanding what is happening beneath the surface is key to finding the right support. She takes the time to listen and understand what matters to each person, with a warm and practical approach focused on finding strategies that fit their everyday life.

Outside of work, Tomine is a mum who loves spending time with her family, getting outdoors, recharging in nature and settling in with a good book.

Emily is a behaviour support Practitioner with a background in Psychology and Counselling and extensive experience practising Equine-Assisted Therapy!

She has over 14 years of experience supporting people with complex presentations, emotional dysregulation, and behaviours of concern through behaviour support and therapeutic interventions as a disability support worker.

Intrigued by human behaviour, both the purpose it serves an individual, and its place in communication, Emily is passionate about providing person-centred support to bring about meaningful and lasting positive changes to people’s lives.

Emily loves outdoor adventures and animals and spends as much time as possible camping with her beautiful family in the lovely Tasmanian countryside.

Abbie is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a background in counselling, case management and alcohol and other drug services. She is passionate about working alongside people in a way that is respectful, strengths-based and centred around their individual needs, goals and lived experience.

Abbie’s approach is warm, practical and person-centred, believing behaviour is a form of communication and focuses on understanding what may be happening underneath the behaviour rather than simply trying to change it.

Abbie is highly experienced in trauma informed care and brings highly compassionate, meaningful and responsive engagement with everyone.  Abbie is passionate about supporting people to build confidence, independence, and improving their quality of life while ensuring they feel heard, respected and remain involved in building the life they want.

Outside of work Abbie values quality family time and an active life playing sport (football) on the weekends.

Nicole handles the day-to-day finance reconciliations, payroll and the general administration tasks for New Wave Therapy. Nicole has accumulated over 30 years’ experience in administration management and bookkeeping, working primarily in the finance and transportation sectors. Nicole is always eager to lend a hand and is enjoying learning everything about the support industry.