Ruth is our HR Specialist at the Kameleon Group.

A true HR professional who is responsible for providing operational and generalist human resource expertise at Kameleon. Ruth supports every Kameleon in their journey with the organisation, and ensures all Kameleons are the most caring and professional practitioners in the industry.

Ruth is degree qualified in Business, and brings with her over 15 years of Human Resource Management and Senior Business Partnering experience working within the Education, Not for Profit, Health and Membership Sectors.

Ruth is passionate about the people-side of the organisation. She prioritises the individual and is always looking to improve as well as optimise her surroundings.

Ben is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across the Northern Beaches/ North Shore of Sydney.

Ben has 10 years’ experience in the disability field including a number of years of direct support work and 4 years managing group homes with complex behavioural needs. He has resolute skills in coaching as well as mentoring staff while providing quality support to a number of high needs clients. Ben is passionate about assisting individuals to work towards meaningful goals and skill development, as well as working with teams to foster beneficial relationships, implement effective strategies and create positive environments for people they support.

We are excited to have Ben as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact on the clients and families.

David is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across the Mid Coast Council Region, New South Wales. David has demonstrated success in teaching, learning and leading, across a variety of educational and professional settings.

He has developed authentic relationships by utilising a highly effective, collaborative approach to all initiatives and programs.

David has spent over 6 years teaching and educating, as well as 2 years as an Intensive Support Teacher implementing interventions and frequently managing negative social and emotional behaviours whenever presented.

David has a passion for engaging with his clients and community to ensure everyone has access to the support they deserve. He has consistently demonstrated an ability to bring positive change in the emotional and social capacity of his clients.

Jack is a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across Sydney’s North Shore and Northern Beaches.

Jack completed a Bachelor of Psychology with first-class honours from Macquarie University. He has experience working with individuals who display behavioural challenges and have complex support needs.

Jack values the expertise of each person in their own life and strives to collaborate with those he supports, alongside their families, to provide tailored, evidence-based interventions.

In all his work Jack hopes to assist individuals and their families to recognise their strengths and lead meaningful lives.

Jordan is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches/North Shore. Jordan has completed a post graduate certificate specialising in Autism.

Jordan has worked in a number of different roles during his career within the disability field including managing group homes and client funding as a support coordinator.

Jordan has a wealth of experience in supporting clients with complex behavioural needs and working with teams to best support individuals with various disabilities.

Jordan is passionate about empowering families and training support staff to provide the best person centred support that enables individuals to achieve their goals, develop new skills and enrich their relationships.

Kathy is a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working in Sydney, New South Wales. Kathy is a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst with a wealth of experience as a Behaviour Analyst, Case Manager, Behaviour Therapist & ABA Specialist.

Kathy loves assisting individuals to work towards realistic, meaningful goals, including skill development. She aims to listen, empower, create joy for her clients as well as bring light to Applied Behaviour Analysis and make it more accessible and easily interpretable. Kathy is forward thinking and passionate about personal growth and learning. She is constantly reviewing her practice to ensure she can provide high quality and ethical service delivery.

Maddy is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across the Northern area of Sydney.

Maddy brings a passion for people, psychology, and mental health to her role as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.

With a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) from the University of Technology Sydney and a BA in Psychology and Digital Cultures from the University of Sydney, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to understanding and supporting the unique needs of individuals. Maddy’s extensive experience includes working as a behaviour therapist and tailoring early intervention programs for children with autism.

Her independent work as a life skills therapist and support worker further highlights her ability to teach essential skills and foster independence in clients. Known for her excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Maddy excels in building rapport with clients and their families, ensuring everyone feels heard and supported.

Her international experience in Fiji with Think Pacific showcases her cultural intelligence and leadership. Maddy has a friendly and relaxed approach and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those she supports, one step at a time.

Natalie is an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner working on the Northern beaches of Sydney.

Natalie has a background as a qualified Early Childhood and Primary teacher and as a result has facilitated the learning of countless children with diverse needs for over twelve years. Inspired by her own children,Natalie became passionate about finding new ways to support children who experience learning and developmental challenges, particularly with social, emotional and behavioural skills. She began studying a graduate diploma in special education and developed an interest in ABA approaches and the positive impact this can have on children’s lives.

Since then Natalie has worked with children with complex needs including Autism, ADHD, neurological conditions and learning and communication difficulties on a variety of skills in both early intervention groups and inclusive settings as well as supporting families to help them reach their full potential. Natalie uses a fun, strengths based, holistic approach and is committed to ensuring positive outcomes for all clients.

As a local of the beautiful Northern beaches of Sydney she never stops trying to find places to
explore, either on the water on her stand up paddleboard or on land with her cute little dog Ruby.

Regine has many years of experience in providing positive behaviour support to young children, adolescents and adults with disabilities. She has provided services across multiple settings including childcare centres, schools, community and supported employment.

Regine enjoys delivering evidence-based positive behaviour intervention to people of all ages to help them achieve their full potential and enhance their quality of life. She is passionate about providing trauma-informed positive behaviour support. She adopts the
Functional Communication Training approach and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) philosophy, which focuses on teaching functional and meaningful skills to replace the need for behaviours of concern.

Vicki is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working in Sydney, New South Wales.

Vicki possesses significant experience in Behaviour Support from her time as an NDIS Support Coordinator, Behaviour Support Practitioner and Teaching Assistant.

Vicki is passionate about her role and providing direct support for individuals of all ages with disabilities. She believes in building support networks and reinforcing positive behaviours.