Our Team
Teagan
PBS-P
Department
Positive Behaviour Support
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - University of Queensland
Diploma of Mental Health - Monash University
MARAM (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management) Training
Honours Thesis in Developmental Psychology
Experience:
Over 3 years’ experience working within Child Protection across both investigation and case management teams, supporting individuals with complex behavioural, developmental, and psychosocial needs.
Strong understanding of the impacts of trauma, including complex developmental and psychosocial presentations.
Experience working with a diverse range of disabilities across the lifespan, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay, and trauma-related presentations (e.g., PTSD), as well as adults and families with Intellectual Disability, ASD, and psychosocial disabilities.
Extensive experience supporting families impacted by family violence, substance misuse, and involvement with the criminal justice system
2+years' experience In-home support and nannying experience for a child with ASD Level 2, building practical skills in behavioural support and daily living assistance
Multidisciplinary collaboration across allied health, education, justice, and family service systems, working closely with Child Protection, SOCIT, and Emergency Services to support coordinated, holistic outcomes
Skilled in risk assessment and safety planning, including application of MARAM framework
Knowledge and application of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice approaches
Specialisation:
Children and families who have experienced trauma, including complex and cumulative trauma presentations
Family systems and dynamics, including navigating family violence, complex interpersonal relationships, and building rapport in challenging environments
Substance misuse within family systems and its impact on development, behaviour, attachment, and overall functioning
Mental health and psychosocial disability, including the interaction between trauma, mental health presentations, and behaviours of concern
Culturally responsive practice, with sensitivity to diversity in cultural, linguistic, gender, and sexual identities
Strong focus on advocacy, ensuring individuals and families feel heard, respected, and supported to improve quality of life outcomes
Supporting children at risk of engagement with the youth justice and Child Protection systems, with a focus on early intervention and prevention
Achievements & Success Stories:
Built strong therapeutic relationships with children and families in high-risk Child Protection contexts, supporting engagement and positive outcomes
Applied trauma-informed frameworks to improve safety planning and reduce risk in complex family environments
Contributed to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring coordinated, holistic care across systems
Supported children with ASD and complex behavioural needs in home settings, improving daily functioning and emotional regulation
Advocated for the voices of vulnerable children and families within statutory systems, ensuring their needs were represented in decision-making processes
Developed strong clinical insight into risk, safeguarding, and systemic intervention through frontline Child Protection experience
Success story:
I supported a young person within the Child Protection system who was presenting with behaviours of concern, including self-harm, within the context of complex needs. In my role as a Child Protection Case Manager, I facilitated a multidisciplinary care team meeting to strengthen coordination, communication, and shared understanding across services.
The young person was non-verbal and engaged with NDIS supports. Through strong advocacy and collaboration with the care team, we successfully secured funding for an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device to support their communication needs.
This strengthened coordination across the care team and improved access to appropriate supports, as a result, Child Protection was able to safely close the case, with the young person continuing to be supported through their NDIS care team and no further harm reported.
Why I joined My Right 2 Voice
What I enjoy most
How I support participants and families
How I support the team
Strengths I bring
