Natalija

Natalija is the Service Delivery Manager for Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) at YesAbility for the regional remote team. She is a Advanced NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner and a registered counsellor, with a strong background supporting people with complex needs across disability, mental health, and community settings.

Natalija has developed and implemented numerous Behaviour Support Plans, supporting measurable reductions in behaviours of concern and improved quality of life for participants. She has experience supporting people to transition away from restrictive practices through collaborative, ethical planning with families, support workers, and allied health teams. Natalija also delivers counselling supports for participants experiencing trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, using evidence-based approaches and a trauma-informed, strengths-based lens.

As a leader, Natalija is known for clear communication, high-quality documentation, and practical implementation support. She also facilitates training for support teams to build confidence and consistency in behaviour support strategies, communication approaches, and person-centred practice.