Tracey is our Clinical Director and founder of Kameleon Group. Tracey has worked in the disability sector for over 25 years, working in direct support roles, therapeutic roles, and across all levels of management. Tracey has also had the privilege to work alongside First Nations Communities and is a passionate advocate of taking a ‘whole family’ approach in all she does.

A mother to five adult children, and a proud grandmother to her 8 grandchildren, she embraces all life has to offer. Tracey is a qualified Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and works primarily in Early intervention and supervises our team of therapists throughout Australia.

Tracey is passionate about ABA, and the positive impact ABA programs have on young people and adults. Tracey loves working alongside the passionate and professional Kameleon team, bringing ABA to individuals and families. Backed with qualifications in Psychology, Counselling and Applied Behaviour Analysis, Tracey supports the Kameleon team to learn and grow together, to continually improve on the supports we provide to individuals and families.

Peter comes to Kameleon Group with a successful business and law career, operating an internationally recognised business for over two decades. Joining Kameleon Group has provided him with an opportunity to change careers and utilise his business acumen to support Kameleon Group to focus on what is important, the people.

With a passion for learning and completing graduate and postgraduate studies in Business and Law, Peter is currently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Applied Behaviour Analysis, aiming to complete 2021.

One of Peter’s many key strengths includes his ability to build positive relationships with families, therapists, and all of Kameleon’s other key stakeholders. He is engaging and focussed. On the phone, Peter is often seen supporting the Kameleon Families and therapists along their journey at Kameleon Group.

Wiktoria Brand is our highly experienced and trusted behaviour therapist from Brisbane.

Wiktoria loves the ABA philosophy has been working in the field of behaviour support as a therapist since 2014. Prior she worked as a Counsellor in the Domestic Violence Emergency sector and as a Psychologist in a Rehabilitation Centre for People with Disabilities based in Poland.

She is passionate about a person-centered approach and ethical service delivery. She loves traveling with her kids and constantly looking for a positive change.

Backed with her qualifications in psychology, applied behaviour analysis qualifications and extensive experience, Wiktoria and the Kameleon team offer quality specialist behaviour support across a range of abilities and complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorde rs, mental health conditions and neurological generic conditions.

Esther is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across South-East Queensland with over 10 years’ experience working with people with emotional and behavioural needs.

Esther has comprehensive experience training others and leading practice improvement projects as shown throughout her ten years in roles such as Direct Support Worker, Behaviour Therapist and Behaviour Specialist.

Esther has a passion for using an evidence based, rights-focused approach to empower clients and their support networks, in order for them to enjoy sustainable improvements to their quality of life.

Located in Sydney

Peter is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Kameleon Group working across Sydney, New South Wales.

Peter has a range of experience from his Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, as well as becoming a Board-Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst. Furthermore, he is registered with the NDIS as a Core Behaviour Support Practitioner and is a proficient practitioner.

Peter specializes in early intervention and has been implementing, designing and evaluating ABA programs since 2017. He has a special interest in Relational Frame Theory which underpins his philosophy for teaching.

Peter is passionate about developing children’s cognitive, language and communication skills through positive reinforcement in order to foster learning, healthy relationships and overall enjoyment for your child.

Jason is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across north Shore/Beaches of Sydney, Jason has primarily worked in research roles focused on synaptic plasticity and concepts of diminished and expanded neurotypical responses.

Jason has a passion for helping individuals. He applies fundamentals of Medicinal Sciences, Behavioural Therapies and Psychology in order to assist a broad range of Neurodiverse individuals.

Jason and the Kameleon team offer quality specialist behaviour support across a range of abilities and needs. Jason is professional, approachable and engaging and is adored by his clients. We are excited to have Jason as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Jason has immediate capacity, so please contact us if you are seeking an experienced behaviour support practitioner.

Negar is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across north Shore/Beaches of Sydney. Negar has worked as Applied Behaviour Analysis specialist for 3 years focussing on early intervention and younger children.

Negar has a passion for helping individuals reach their goals, she has worked with little people with disabilities and has focussed on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Delay and can work with people of all complexities.

Negar and the Kameleon team offer quality specialist behaviour support across a range of abilities and needs. Negar is professional, approachable and engaging and is adored by her clients. We are excited to have Negar as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Negar has immediate capacity, so please contact us if you are seeking an experienced behaviour support practitioner.

Sami is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across Forster and Taree. Sami has a wealth of practical experience from over 12 years working in educational roles across multiple schools, while studying for her Master’s in Special Education.

Sami spent seven of those years as a Learning Assistance and Support Teacher, effectively providing specialised support and programs to cater for students in need as well as developing resolute skills in behavioural management, conflict resolution and peer mediation.

Sami has been a Behaviour Support Practitioner for 12 months and is currently completing her master’s in applied Behaviour Analysis. She has a passion for holistic health, combining aspects of both physical and mental fitness to improve quality of life.

Sami and the Kameleon team offer quality specialist behaviour support across a range of abilities and needs. Sami is professional, approachable, engaging and is adored by her clients. We are excited to have Sami as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Sami has immediate capacity, so please contact us if you are seeking an experienced behaviour support practitioner.

Vivian, an ABA specialist and a graduate from UNSW with a Bachelor of Psychological Science. Vivian plans on continuing her studies with a master’s degree in ABA.

Previously, Vivian excelled in a 25-year career in Marketing and Events, with global roles managing creative agencies and mentoring large teams at Managing Director level.

Following a life-long passion to support and enrich the lives of children and families facing mental, social and emotional challenges, Vivian was thrilled to embark on the ABA path in April 2019 when she joined Lizard Centre as a Behaviour Therapist.

She has implemented many ABA programs designed to help children with ASD with their communication, social interaction, and learning challenges. She has played a significant role in the educating, caring, and guiding of many beautiful little lives.

Vivian starts her days with sunrise at Bronte Beach and makes the most of her outdoor lifestyle, with a balanced life focused on well-being.

Sidra Hameed is our behaviour therapist with specific experience in early intervention therapy for children with ASD. Through her time working as an ABA therapist, Sidra has gained experience supporting young and older children with various learning needs.

With success in assisting early learners in communicating and mastering various key skills, she continues to see positive results with the little ones she works with.

Sidra has qualifications in psychology and plans to pursue registration as a clinical psychologist and utilise the proven techniques of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She is passionate about helping the Participants, support workers and parents she supports to build skills and reach their full potential.

Ashlee is a Behaviour Specialist and practitioner at Kameleon Group working across the Northern Rivers of New South Wales.
She has 10 years’ experience in disability, education and applied behaviour analysis early intervention spaces.

Ashlee has worked through therapy roles to senior clinical management as well as with the department of education and training in a
capacity building education support role in adult disability behaviour support and ABA training development and facilitation.

Ashlee is incredibly passionate about behaviour analysis and loves to educate people on understanding behavioural function and
empowering people living with a disability through a positive therapeutic support approach.

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.

Natalie is a qualified Early Childhood and Primary teacher and as a result has facilitated the learning of countless children with diverse needs for over ten 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 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.

Ellen is a passionate Behaviour Support Practitioner who lives in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Ellen works across Tweed, Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires.

Ellen began her career as a Provisional Psychologist, following completion of a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at the University of Queensland. She then moved into the behaviour world shortly after and is currently pursuing her Board Certification as a Behaviour Analyst as well as recently completing a Masters of Applied Behaviour Analysis at Monash University.

Ellen has experience working with children, adolescents and adults presenting with a wide range of challenging behaviours, needs and abilities, in addition to assisting those seeking support for separation and divorce, domestic violence, homelessness, mental health concerns, drug and alcohol abuse and child protection concerns.

Ellen enjoys supporting individuals and their families to reach their goals and improve their quality of life, and is specifically interested in the reasoning and functions behind human behaviour and the role these play in each individual’s life.

Kamal is a registered nurse with more than eight years of experience working through multiple disability services and public hospitals, as a nurse, nurse’s assistant, service coordinator, behaviour support practitioner and disability support worker.

Inspired by the Disability Industry, Kamal consistently demonstrates superior interpersonal skills and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain holistic and cohesive care. He is enthusiastic about providing advanced care and utilizing his refined clinical skills in order to support and improve the lives of those he works with.

Kayleigh is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Kayleigh has worked as part of a multidisciplinary team in early intervention alongside speech pathologists and occupational therapists.

Kayleigh has a passion for helping children overcome challenges, she has 10 years’ experience working with children and youth aged 0-18. She has been instrumental in collaborating with families using antecedent interventions to decrease challenging behaviours by building on motivation.

Kayleigh and the Kameleon team offer quality specialist behaviour support across a range of abilities and needs. Kayleigh is professional, approachable, engaging and is adored by her clients. We are excited to have Kayleigh as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Kayleigh has immediate capacity, so please contact us if you are seeking an experienced behaviour support practitioner.

Melissa Grentell is a passionate Behaviour Support Practitioner based in Townsville she has extensive experience in the p reparation of clear and concisely written reports including Specialist Assessments, Psychological Assessments, Complex Psychological assessment, Psychometric assessment, Functional assessments and Behaviour Support Plans.

Melissa has extensive experience working with individuals and families of all ages, spanning from young children, adolescents and older adults with complex mental health and behaviour concerns at Townsville HHS and NWCCT.

Backed with qualifications in Social Work and Mental Health Practice, Kameleon Group support combined with industry experience in complex trauma , Melissa is passionate about creating holistic and practical plans to enrich all domains of a person's life.

Nina is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across the northern suburbs of Brisbane. Nina has extensive experience working with NDIS participants ranging from adolescents transitioning out of Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention to older individuals and the Forensic Disability Service.

Nina is driven by a passion for understanding complex behaviours, disseminating evidence based strategies and utilising them to enrich the lives of individuals, families and communities through her person-centred approach.

Nina and the Kameleon team offer quality specialist behaviour support across a range of abilities and needs. Nina is professional, approachable and engaging and is adored by her clients. We are excited to have Nina as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Nina has immediate capacity, so please contact us if you are seeking an experienced behaviour support practitioner.

Natalia Powell is a Senior Behavioural Therapist at Kameleon Group, working across the Gold Coast. She studied Psychology at Bond University and graduate studies in Autism at Griffith University.

She is passionate about Applied Behaviour Analysis, seeing first hand the positive impression it has on individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Natalia has spent a considerable amount of time working with children with autism as an early childhood educator, implementing an ABA approach to skill development.

Natalia works with people of all abilities, from our early learners from just 2 years of age to adults with complex mental health concerns.

John is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across Brisbane, Queensland.

John has qualifications in education, including a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Queensland and is pursuing a PhD with the University of Technology Sydney.

John has extensive clinical experience designing and implementing positive behavioural interventions. He’s spent time with the Centre of Excellence in Behaviour Support as the acting Director of Learning and Development. During this time John coordinated development
and delivery of the Functional Assessment and Positive Behaviour Support Training package in order to provide knowledge and skill development for staff and parents.

John has published in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. His research interests include positive behaviour support and organisational behaviour management in human service settings.

We are excited to have John as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Elizabeth is a Senior Behavioural Specialist at Kameleon and a Registered Nurse who possesses a Masters of Public Health and is currently completing her Masters in Behaviour Analysis Practice.

Elizabeth has a solid understanding of positive behaviour support practice, particularly in relation to delivering services and behaviour support training under NDIS Quality, Safeguards Commission regulations, Practice Standards and Quality Indicators.

Elizabeth’s experience in Behaviour Analysis has been rich and varied, she supports individuals with behaviour services for a range of needs including developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, dementia, trauma, and mental illness for a variety of age groups.

Bridie has a Bachelors’ degree in Early Childhood Education, where she majored in Special Education. She has a passion for early intervention, assisting children and families in achieving their goals and potential.

Bridie has 7 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher and supports a broad range of children with varying diagnosis’ and abilities from age 4 to 16 years old.

We are excited to have Bridie as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Chantal is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group based in Hobart, Tasmania.

Chantal has a passion for lifelong learning beginning with her Bachelor of Teaching, prior training in ABA therapy, as well as in primary, secondary and tertiary education settings. Chantal brings specialist behaviour skills to clients with complex behaviour support needs.

Chantal has previously worked in roles as a Clinical Neuropsychologist with experience as a clinician in both the private and public health systems. Often caring for clients with brain injuries, dementia and other neurological conditions requiring complex support. Chantal and the Kameleon team offer quality specialist behaviour support across a range of abilities and needs.

As a Clinical Neuropsychologist ,Chantal’s clinical experience has included working with a range of clients with brain injury, spinal cord injury, dementia, and other neurological conditions. Chantal has a keen interest in the fields of brain injury and dementia and is currently undertaking further dementia studies at the University of Tasmania.

Chantal brings a previous qualification in education (Bachelor of Teaching) and prior training in ABA therapy to her work as a Behaviour Support Practitioner. She has worked across all ages and is passionate about lifelong learning. Chantal will bring specialist behaviour support skills to clients with complex behaviour support needs related to brain injury, neurodegenerative conditions, and cognitive or intellectual disabilities.

When she is not at work, Chantal enjoys playing the violin, sailing or attempting to play hockey. She is a keen cook and loves baking.

Chantal is professional, approachable and engaging and is adored by her clients. We are excited to have Chantal as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Chantal has immediate capacity, so please contact us if you are seeking an experienced behaviour support practitioner.

Erin is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across the city of Hobart, Tasmania.

Erin has spent the last 13 years in Early Childhood Education undertaking a variety of roles including teaching, mentoring and leading. During this time, she has planned and implemented individual learning programs for a diverse community of learners including those with a range of additional needs.

Erin has a passion for inclusive play-based learning and believes that children make the most progress when they are in a safe and supported environment.

Erin and the Kameleon team offer quality specialist behaviour support across a range of abilities and needs. Erin is professional, approachable and engaging and is adored by her clients. We are excited to have Erin as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Erin has immediate capacity, so please contact us if you are seeking an experienced behaviour support practitioner.

Leonie possesses a strong desire to assist people in living to their greatest capacity, she believes everyone has an innate ability to grown, learn and heal. Her journey began over 20 years ago in the aged care and disability field where she worked with adults who had acquired brain injuries, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive and intellectual disabilities. She has also worked with children with various disabilities and diagnoses in a gymnastic coaching capacity and as a behavioural therapist.

Leonie developed an interest in neurology and behaviour and completed her bachelor of psychological science, majoring in behavioural neuroscience.

Leonie is a nature lover and enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors. She has a strong belief that nature can heal and revive and loves using nature and natural movement as therapeutic tools.

Nathan brings a wealth of valuable expertise to Kameleon after having spent 15 years at the forefront of behaviour support and special education in schools across three countries. He has enjoyed a range of roles with diverse responsibilities, including school leadership, classroom teaching, mentoring, and working with disengaged and at-risk youth.

Nathan’s patience and kind nature, coupled with his experience and in-depth knowledge of the developing brain, has allowed him to form trusted, positive, and respectful relationships with his extensive student and parent communities.

His drive to create better outcomes for young people, the mutual reward of connection and his characteristic sense of adventure, buoys Nathan’s inherent love and appreciation of his work.

Outside of work Nathan enjoys spending time with family and friends and his loyal whippet Stella. On the weekends you can find him at the local ovals supporting his favourite footy teams and watching

Sharyn is an experienced mother to her amazing ten children, including a daughter with additional needs. She has worked alongside various early intervention services in her previous role as an ECEI Coordinator for the NDIS and has gained a positive reputation with services and families alike. Her dedication and perseverance has ensured families received the support they needed.

Sharyn’ s career started as an Early Intervention Teacher whilst completing postgraduate qualifications in Early Childhood and Special Education. She then worked as a Key Worker of a Trans-disciplinary allied health team and has completed her SOS training (Sequential- Oral- Sensory Approach to picky eating). Sharyn’s passion and enthusiasm is contagious and her tenacious attitude is an asset to all families she supports.

Sharyn is thrilled to now be using her skills and expertise as a Senior Behaviour Specialist with Kameleon, where she will be working with children to assist them in meeting their developmental milestones.

As a lifelong learner, Leah has completed undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Psychology, Master of Criminology, and is currently completing her Master of Counselling.

Leah has a wealth of experience working within trauma-informed practice as a forensic case manager with a focus on risk assessment and positive behaviour change. Leah has experience working with disenfranchised, disadvantaged youth focusing on overall wellbeing and re-engagement with education.

Leah has been to over 30 countries and lived in four different Australian states. Through her travels, she found a passion for human rights and cultural diversity. Leah enjoys learning from others lived experiences. In her spare time, she loves to collect old books and explore the Tasmanian outdoors with her beloved dog, Benson.

Working her magic in Launceston.

Nikki is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across Tasmania.

Nikki has a passion for educating and supporting, she trained as a secondary teacher at UTAS in 2012 and soon transitioned into work with at-risk children and youth from traumatic backgrounds in both a community and custodial setting, supporting them to engage in education, providing pro-social modelling, and helping them realise their full potential.

Nikki believes in prevention, rather than treatment, it's this proactive and collaborative approach that Nikki utilises to achieve positive outcomes and empowerment for young people and their families. Nikki prides herself on her ability to build a professional rapport with the people she works with and attributes this to her ability to act with integrity and honesty.

Nikki is professional, approachable and engaging and is adored by her clients. We are excited to have Nikki as a Kameleon, and we look forward to seeing the positive results for individuals and families.

Eva is a Behaviour Specialist at Kameleon Group working across Tasmania. She is passionate about supporting people in their journey of reaching their full potential.

Eva has 14 years of experience working in disability services, specifically in Autism. As a clinical neuropsychologist, Eva likes to write sound reports, cognitive and functional assessments as well as behaviour support plans with strategies that are likely to create a change in people’s lives.

Eva has implemented multiple cognitive remediation programs, behaviour support plans and ABA programs designed for people with autism to great success. She prioritizes a tailored person-centered approach that maximizes people’s strengths and challenges their behaviours.

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