Emily is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with an approach rooted in her commitment to understanding the unique needs of each individual and empowering individuals to enhance their social functioning, building meaningful connections and improving the quality of their lives. Emily’s holistic perspective understands the complex and interrelated factors that affect a person’s disability and impacts on their daily life. Emily considers not only biological and psychological aspects but also social, cultural, environmental, and systemic barriers, offering a comprehensive view of an individual’s needs. Emily has previously worked with young people with a diverse range of diagnosis including psychosocial and neurodevelopmental disabilities as a support worker and psychosocial recovery coach.

Emily has completed a Bachelor of Psychology at Macquarie University and is continuing her studies with a Masters of Social Work to become a Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Outside of work Emily enjoys spending time with her two beagles Hazel and Lacie, her horse, playing video games, watching the NRL and playing Dungeons and Dragons