Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 57m
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Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Welcome to Behaviour Bits: mini masterclasses in positive behaviour support strategies and related subjects behaviour with your host, Specialist Behaviour Director Jenn Colechin.
Join us as Jenn interviews a diverse range of specialists, delving into their unique fields, strategies, and areas of expertise.

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Recent Episodes

Cultural Reflexivity in Positive Behaviour Support (Anika Tabassum)

May 31, 2026 58m

This episode explores cultural reflexivity in behaviour support practice with Anika Tabassum, a specialist behaviour support practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting culturally and…

021 Co-design in Behaviour Support (with Tarnya Bruinier)

May 03, 2026 52m

Co-design in behaviour support means working alongside people to develop plans and supports rather than creating them solely from the professional’s perspective and presenting them as finished…

020 Behavioural Self-Care: Preventing Practitioner Burnout with Micaela Rafferty

Apr 07, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, Micaela Rafferty — Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst, special educator, and nationally recognised nutritionist — joins the podcast to explore the science of burnout and how behaviour…

019 PBS Implementation Intricacies (Dr. Fiona Davis)

Mar 01, 2026 56m

Jenn Colechin is joined by Dr Fiona J. Davis to unpack what actually makes Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) implementation work in real-world disability contexts. Fiona is a specialist developmental…

018 Early Intervention (Jill Hellemans)

Feb 02, 2026 53m

Jenn Colechin is joined by Jill Hellemans (Behaviour Analyst, Special Educator, and Child and Family counsellor; Clinical Director of All Aboard Inclusion) to unpack early intervention- especially…

017 All About Supervision (Kristin Bayley)

Jan 04, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode of Behaviour Bits, Jenn Colechin is joined again by behaviour support practitioner, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, speech pathologist, and co-director of Launch Supervision,…

016 Navigating Positive Behaviour Support in Education (Russ Fox)

Nov 30, 2025 51m

In today’s engaging conversation, Dr. Russ Fox discusses his journey in education, focusing on positive behaviour support and its implementation in schools.He emphasises the importance of…

015 A Constructional Approach to Positive Behaviour Support

Nov 02, 2025 59m

This episode dives straight into the constructional approach to positive behaviour support (PBS), an outcomes-first, person-led framework championed by guests John Wooderson and Oliver Roschke.Rather…

014 Multi-Element Behaviour Support (Matthew Spicer)

Sep 30, 2025 54m

In this episode, Psychologist and Director of Clinical Training, Matthew Spicer explains the Multi Element Behaviour Support (MEBS) model. MEBS is a way of thinking about behaviour support that goes…

013 Reframing Sexualised Behaviour with Sarah McCluskey

Sep 02, 2025 52m

In this thought-provoking episode, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, consultant psychologist, and Director of Billy Cart Behaviour Sarah McCluskey joins the discussion to unpack the complex and…

012 Grounding Strategies for Everyday Use (Tim Angel)

Aug 04, 2025 56m

In this episode, guest Tim Angel, occupational therapist, lifestyle coach, and director of Ability Rehab and Bridge Rehab joins us for an in-depth exploration of grounding techniques. Tim unpacks how…

011 Reimagining Good Residential Support: Creating Homes, Not Workplaces

Jul 03, 2025 54m

In this episode, Niall Hewitt, director of Rubix Support and board member of Behaviour Support Practitioners Australia and Developmental Educators Australia, shares deep insights into the evolving…

010 Rethinking Complex Needs: 10 Things to Do Differently from Dr. Brent Hayward

Jun 02, 2025 1h 13m

In this episode, Jenn is joined by Dr Brent Hayward, a registered nurse and senior lecturer at Monash University with over two decades of experience across disability, mental health, and policy…

009 On Bravery and Rights-Centred Practice: Ethical Decision-Making in Restrictive Practices with Sharon Paley (Part 2)

May 06, 2025 1h 13m

In this compelling follow-up episode, Sharon Paley returns to delve deeper into the ethical principles and human rights considerations regarding restrictive practices in behaviour support. Drawing on…

008 Supporting Parenting Wellbeing and Embracing Acceptance (Dr. Georgina Cox)

Apr 01, 2025 56m

In this engaging episode, Dr Georgina Cox, Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Children's Hospital, shares insights from her extensive experience supporting families navigating disability,…

007 Rethinking Positive Behaviour Support in the NDIS (Dr Erin Leif)

Mar 02, 2025 1h 10m

In this episode, Jenn sits down with Dr Erin Leif, a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst and senior lecturer at Monash University, to unpack the complexities of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) within…

006 Human Rights, Forensic Psychology & Behaviour Support (Dr. Astrid Birgden)

Feb 01, 2025 42m

In this episode of *Behaviour Bits*, Jenn sits down with Dr. Astrid Birgden, a forensic clinical psychologist and behaviour support specialist with over four decades of experience. Astrid shares her…

005 Bridging Positive Behaviour Support and Functional Communication (Kristin Bayley)

Dec 31, 2024 57m

Join Kristin Bayley, a board-certified behaviour analyst and speech pathologist, as she delves into the importance and implementation of functional communication training (FCT) for individuals with…

004 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with Prue Walker

Dec 03, 2024 46m

In this episode of Behaviour Bits, Jenn sits down with Prue Walker, a clinical social worker and leading expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With years of experience in child…

003 Reducing Restrictive Practices: Insights with Sharon Paley

Nov 11, 2024 1h 3m

In this episode of Behaviour Bits, Jenn welcomes Sharon Paley, founder and CEO of the Australian Centre for Restraint Reduction & Elimination (ACRRE). Sharon has a wide breadth and depth of…

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