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At AXIA, we facilitate success for people with complex needs.

We collaborate with clients and their support networks offering behaviour support to achieve positive outcomes.

02 5562 8557

https://axiasupport.com.au/make-a-referral

31/07/2026

Some practitioners focus on support.
Yasmyn Lolis focuses on connection, confidence and helping people reach their potential.

Meet Yasmyn Lolis, Behaviour Practitioner at AXIA.

Yasmyn is a registered Behaviour Practitioner with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, with a background in Psychology and Marketing and over three years of experience in the disability sector.

Her work is compassionate, person-centred and neurodiversity affirming.

Yasmyn has supported people directly, worked alongside families and support teams, and stepped into leadership roles to help improve quality of life, engagement and everyday outcomes.

What makes Yasmyn’s approach stand out is her focus on understanding first.

Understanding the person.
Their strengths.
Their communication.
Their goals.
Their environment.
And what meaningful support looks like for them.

At AXIA, Yasmyn helps build inclusive, supportive environments where people feel heard, respected and valued.

If you think Yasmyn could help you, your family, your team, or someone you know, complete our referral form here:
https://axiasupport.com.au/make-a-referral

AXIA — Behaviour Support. Real Solutions. Better Lives.

28/07/2026

Some practitioners see behaviour.
Wenbo Yang sees the whole person, their culture, their strengths and their support system.

Meet Wenbo Yang, Behaviour Support Practitioner at AXIA.

Wenbo brings a Master of Social Work, a Bachelor of Social Work and four years of experience in the disability sector. She works with people who have complex support needs, including developmental disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, mental health needs and dual diagnoses.

Her approach is strengths-based, culturally aware and deeply person-centred.

Wenbo understands that meaningful behaviour support is not just about what is happening in the moment.

It is about understanding the person’s environment.
Their communication.
Their history.
Their culture.
Their relationships.
And the systems around them.

With experience in functional behaviour assessments, complex behaviour support and culturally responsive practice, Wenbo develops practical strategies that help participants and support teams create positive, lasting change.

At AXIA, Wenbo brings insight, compassion and a strong commitment to helping people feel understood, respected and supported.

If you think Wenbo could help you, your family, your team, or someone you know, complete our referral form here:
https://axiasupport.com.au/make-a-referral

AXIA — Behaviour Support. Real Solutions. Better Lives.

19/07/2026

ome practitioners bring clinical knowledge.
Tara-Jean Cliffe brings communication, advocacy and behaviour support that creates real change.

Meet Tara-Jean Cliffe, AXIA’s Co-Founder, Partner, Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner and experienced Speech Pathologist.

With more than 20 years of practice across Australia, the United Kingdom and Africa, Tara brings a rare combination of clinical expertise, communication insight, behaviour support knowledge and compassion.

Her work is grounded in one belief:

People deserve to be understood.
Not labelled.
Not dismissed.
Not reduced to their behaviour.

Tara has supported people with complex communication needs, trauma histories, offending behaviour, cognitive impairment and complex disability support needs.

She understands that behaviour support is not about control.

It is about understanding what a person is communicating and building supports that are practical, respectful and evidence-informed.

At AXIA, Tara helps lead a team committed to person-centred Positive Behaviour Support that supports participants, families and teams to create meaningful change.

If you think Tara could help you, your family, your team, or someone you know, complete our referral form here:
https://axiasupport.com.au/make-a-referral

AXIA — Specialist Behaviour Support. Real Solutions. Better Lives.

16/07/2026

Some people bring experience.
Stephan Stap brings understanding, leadership and real behaviour support expertise.

Meet Stephan Stap, AXIA’s Co-Founder, Partner and Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner.

With more than 20 years of experience across the human services sector, Stephan has supported people with complex and challenging behaviours, dual diagnoses, forensic needs, neurodevelopmental differences, trauma histories, ageing-related support needs and major life transitions.

But Stephan’s work has always been about more than behaviour.

It is about understanding the person.
Understanding the story.
Understanding the need underneath the behaviour.
And helping families, teams and organisations respond with confidence, compassion and skill.

As a registered Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner, trainer and educator, Stephan has delivered nationally accredited workshops and tailored education to individuals, families, support teams and organisations.

His approach is calm, evidence-informed, trauma-aware and deeply person-centred.

Stephan believes real change happens when people feel known, respected and supported by teams who understand them.

That is what quality behaviour support should do.

If you think Stephan could help you, your family, your team, or someone you know, complete our referral form here:
https://axiasupport.com.au/make-a-referral

AXIA — Behaviour Support. Real Solutions. Better Lives.

16/07/2026

axia works with children, adolescents, and adults across nsw who have complex support needs.

we specialise in:

🧠 neurodevelopmental disability (autism, ADHD, intellectual disability)
💙 trauma-informed behaviour support
🏠 supported accommodation and SIL environments
👨‍👩‍👧 family and home-based support
🏫 school and community settings

if you're a support coordinator, plan manager, SIL provider, or family — we'd love to connect.

we're currently accepting new referrals in sydney, nowra, and the central coast. remote and virtual services are also available.

make a referral → https://shorturl.at/EooD9

14/07/2026

what is positive behaviour support — and why does it matter?

positive behaviour support (PBS) is an evidence-based framework that helps people with disability live better lives by understanding and addressing the root causes of challenging behaviour.

PBS is NOT about:
✗ punishment
✗ compliance training
✗ quick fixes

PBS IS about:
✓ understanding why behaviour happens
✓ building communication and life skills
✓ creating environments that support the person
✓ reducing the need for restrictive practices
✓ long-term, meaningful change

at axia, everything we do is grounded in PBS — because we know it works.

if you'd like to learn more or make a referral → https://shorturl.at/EooD9

13/07/2026

Some practitioners support behaviour.
Rachelle supports the person behind it.

Meet Rachelle Hancock, Behaviour Practitioner at AXIA.

Rachelle brings over four years of experience in the disability sector, along with a strong background in behaviour support coordination, staff training, support plan implementation and person-centred practice.

But what makes Rachelle’s approach stand out is simple:

She leads with empathy.
She listens before acting.
She sees strengths before challenges.
She helps people feel supported, respected and understood.

Rachelle has worked directly with individuals, families, allied health teams and support workers to turn behaviour support plans into real, practical strategies that make sense in everyday life.

Her focus is not just on reducing behaviours of concern.

It is about building trust.
Creating safety.
Supporting independence.
Protecting dignity.
And helping people move toward a better quality of life.

At AXIA, we believe great behaviour support starts with compassion, collaboration and genuine connection.

Rachelle brings all of that to the work she does.

If you think Rachelle could help you, your family, or someone you know, complete our referral form here:
https://axiasupport.com.au/make-a-referral

AXIA — Behaviour Support. Real Solutions. Better Lives.

09/07/2026

understanding the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum is one of the most important things families can learn.

a tantrum is goal-directed behaviour — it happens when someone wants something and knows they want it.

a meltdown is a neurological response to overwhelm. the person has lost control. it is not a choice.

responding to a meltdown like a tantrum makes things significantly worse.

during a meltdown:
✓ reduce stimulation (quiet voice, fewer people, softer light)
✓ don't add demands or questions
✓ stay calm and present
✓ wait for the window to close before reconnecting

understanding this difference changes everything about how we respond — and how we prevent the next one.

axia's behaviour support practitioners work with families to understand what's driving behaviour and build plans that actually help.

learn more or make a referral → https://shorturl.at/EooD9

08/07/2026

Some people don’t just work in behaviour support.
They change what support feels like.

Meet Jessica Krushelnisky, AXIA’s Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner.

Jess brings almost 10 years of disability sector experience across Australia and overseas, but what makes her stand out is not just her knowledge.

It is the way she listens.
The way she connects.
The way she helps people feel understood before trying to create change.

Jess supports people with complex needs, families who are exhausted, and teams who need clear, practical strategies that actually work in real life.

Her work focuses on:

Understanding the person, not just the behaviour.
Building trust before building plans.
Creating strategies that improve quality of life.
Supporting families and teams to feel confident, calm and consistent.

At AXIA, we believe behaviour support should be respectful, person-centred and focused on real positive change.

Jess represents exactly that.

If you think Jess could help you, your family, or someone you know, complete our referral form here:
https://axiasupport.com.au/make-a-referral

AXIA — Behaviour Support. Real Solutions. Better Lives.

30/06/2026

Ready to start a meaningful career as a Behaviour Support Practitioner? 🌟

At Axia Support, we’re offering a FREE introductory course designed to help you begin your journey in behaviour support and build the foundations for making a real difference in people’s lives.

Whether you’re new to the sector or looking to expand your skills, this is a great opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and explore a rewarding career path.

✅ Free to join
✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Practical insights and guidance
✅ Start building your future today

Sign up now and start learning: https://www.axiasupport.com/communities/groups/Practitioner/home?invite=6a0120b210a3c9773e599031
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