Positive Behavior Support Practitioner

I’m Wish Brar, a Behavior Support Practitioner at Language for Life. My professional background encompasses physiotherapy and social work, with education obtained in Australia and New Zealand, though I come from India and can speak Hindi. Over the past 12 years, I’ve gained diverse experience working in various settings, including public hospitals, the Australian Defense Force, child protection services, a male maximum security prison, and as a behavior support practitioner in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

My academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work from Flinders University , A Postgraduate Certificate in Engaging in Positive Behavior Support from Monash University. Investigative and interviewing skills from Griffith University. Additionally, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and a Graduate Certificate in Sports and Exercise Science, earned at Massey University in New Zealand.

In my role as a behavioral therapist operating in Western Melbourne, I provide services to a wide-ranging client base from various cultural and social backgrounds. My practice encompasses individuals who have undergone childhood trauma, those dealing with mental health challenges, people who have experienced trauma during migration or as refugees, children and adults on the autism spectrum, forensic cases, Indigenous community members, and survivors of domestic abuse.

My role involves interacting with vulnerable individuals, conducting functional interview assessments, and developing strategies and behavior support plans to aid clients in need. I manage complex cases involving aggressive and suicidal behaviors, ensuring that families are satisfied with and willing to implement the proposed strategies.

My primary objectives are to help clients regulate their emotions, advocate for themselves, and exercise their right to choice and control. I also focus on  reporting /reducing or eliminating different types of  restrictive practices. My work requires an understanding of different family dynamics and backgrounds, as well as the ability to engage with clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds. I have obtained registration as a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) practitioner through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) via a suitability assessment and  I am also registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers.