We’re 2include

We are an NDIS Registered Behaviour Support Provider and an NDIS Psychology Provider delivering NDIS Services in New South Wales and Victoria in collaboration with you, your family and those who support you.

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ABOUT US

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We are a team of experienced Allied Health Professionals. Our team use positive practices that are aimed at including you and what is important in your life. We use a person-centred approach and focus on your interests to achieve positive and lasting change. We are neurodiversity affirming and advocate for equal rights of all people.

WHY CHOOSE Us —

At 2include, we create positive changes. We provide support as we work through your challenges. We listen and engage with your interests and passions. We include and ask for your opinion, and lastly, we direct you to learn, grow and create new skills. These few small actions encourage change. 2include will be that change for you.

Services

Behaviour Support | All Abilities Social Club | Disability Support | Psychology Services

Telehealth Psychology Services
Positive Behaviour Support Plans
Functional Assessments
All Abilities Social Club
Weekdays, Weekends and School Holidays
Implementing, Monitoring and Evaluating
Ongoing Support through a Transdisciplinary Team Approach

dIRECTOR | FOUNDER OF 2INCLUDE | BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER —

Director and founder Melissa Slimming, is a NDIS Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Disability Studies. Melissa has an extensive repertoire of experience delivering frontline services to individuals with moderate to severe behaviours of concern. Her experience and skills are within childcare centres, schools and in aged care facilities developing a profound passion for supporting people in crisis. She has attended the Institute of Behaviour Analysis where she studied Assessment and Analysis of Severe and Challenging Behaviour and is a certified Instructor for the Crisis Prevention Institution for Safety Intervention.

Melissa started 2include to work closely with those whose behaviours were misunderstood. She believes behaviour is a function and all people deserve the right to be heard, be included and live a life full of happiness.

Meet the Team

Melissa Slimming

DIRECTOR | BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Sammy Slimming

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR | ACCOUNTS
Lucy Lush

HUMAN RESOURCES | DISABILITY SUPPORT
Natalie Kelly

TEAM LEADER | BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Karina Tetkowski

PSYCHOLOGIST | BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Divya Bhusal

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Jordon Clauson

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Emily Pickering

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Jessica Laker

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
David Le

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Edwin Gall

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Rachael Easterby

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Tyler Hamilton

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Katy Curtin

ALL ABILITIES SOCIAL CLUB | DISABILITY SUPPORT
Marcus Small

ALL ABILITIES SOCIAL CLUB | DISABILITY SUPPORT

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OUR PROCESS

How we help

1 / Initial Consultation

Our practitioners will have an initial consultation with you and your loved one to ensure we can support you through your therapy journey. The initial consultation will focus on gathering background information, assessment of prior supports and current supports in place. It is also a good opportunity for us to get to know you.

2 / Functional Assessment

A functional assessment will be undertaken by the practitioner. The practitioner assesses every aspect of your life to build a deep knowledge of who you are, your support needs and the function of the behaviour that is being used. We keep a clear and constant line of communication with you whilst we gather further information and develop a risk assessment. At 2inlcude, we will identify your strengths, your motivation and what is important in your life.

3 / Positive Behaviour Support Plan

Our practitioners develop goals and plan strategies by creating a person-centred, evidence-informed positive behaviour support plan. We base your support plan on a shared understanding by identifying the function of the behaviour, what you are trying to communicate and how to meet those needs. Our comprehensive plans will be proactive, reflect your individual needs, improve your quality of life and support your progress towards positive change.

4 / Implementation

When implementing your behaviour support plan, our practitioners will provide tailored support and training so the plan is implemented effectively. At 2include, we believe the best way to have an effective support plan is to be in partnership with you, your support network and other important people in your life.

5 / Monitoring and Evaluation

This ensures ethical and accountable practice that meets your needs. Effective monitoring and evaluation include renewal training, data collection and evaluation between the effectiveness of a behaviour support plan and the effectiveness of its implementation. A behaviour support plan is a live document where the positive results are incorporated, reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis.

From our clients…

Having been a Special Education teacher myself for 20 years I know that there is a huge need for support practitioners to create support plans to help teachers and parents to deal with their children’s behaviours thereby improving their quality of life. Melissa’s high level achievements, qualifications and experience make her perfect for this field. I have seen her passion for students with disabilities and high quality support plans and am looking forward to following positive results of her work.
ANNA FARO (SAM’S TEACHER)
Melissa was (my son) James’ teacher in 2018 at Giant Steps when he was 9 years old. As James’ teacher Melissa was highly effective in finding a way to connect and communicate with James. Melissa’s positive effect on James, gave us as his parents, a more optimistic view of his capabilities given the right support. Melissa’s abilities also translated to writing James’ 2018 support plan, which we often refer to (almost 3 years later) and provide to new carers. The support plan was spot on, identifying his many abilities and difficulties, always in a positive way and providing great suggestions on how to best support him in a wide range of situations/scenarios. I would highly recommend using Melissa’s services to develop behaviour support plans.
DEREK TSANG (JAMES’ DAD)
Melissa is one of the most compassionate, gentle, non-judgemental people I have ever met. Her high EQ combined with her sensitivity, sense of service to the community and her rational intelligence - makes her a phenomenal teacher/healer/human and a leader in her field.
SUZY (2INCLUDE COLLABORATOR))
The team at 2include have been amazing in working with us to identify what we need and how to meet that need.
Whether it be targeted speech therapy (which has been a flexible and dynamic experience with Grace); developing a behaviour support plan with Mel; or planning and organising supports like smaller than usual social groups - the 2include team have targeted services at our needs rather than to offer a standard service for us to just try out and see.
Professional, capable and caring!
Couldn’t recommend the 2include team highly enough!
HANNAH (WILL’S MUM)
Melissa is a lovely and very experienced therapy. She is so supportive what my son and I need in these times. Thanks for all her hard work and helping me to develop my understanding. Her advice helped me to improve my support to my son. I really appreciate her.
YI (KAYSON’S MUM)
Just three weeks ago Melissa came into our lives and I didn’t even know what a behaviour therapist was! She has worked tirelessly for us and was so reliable too. Her passion to help others achieve their goals is awe inspiring. I have met many medical professionals over the last two years but very rarely do you come across one like Melissa. She listens attentively, assesses accurately, and most importantly reassures you that you are in good hands. I know in the future I will always recommend Melissa. Thanks again Melissa for stepping in at the last minute and for producing such a comprehensive and easy to read report. You are a gem!!
DEB (ANDY’S WIFE)
Speech Therapist Grace is amazing. We have tried 3 companies and 5 speech therapist, and Grace is the only one who was able to connect well with my son. Highly recommend.
ROSE (RAFA’S MUM)