HandinHand Mental Health & Disability

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Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, counselling, Social Work, individual and group programs, plus more!

Meet Laurel — our newest Behaviour Support Practitioner at HandinHand Mental Health & Disability!We’re excited to welcom...
07/09/2026

Meet Laurel — our newest Behaviour Support Practitioner at HandinHand Mental Health & Disability!

We’re excited to welcome Laurel to our team, supporting children, young people and adults across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas.

With a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) in Psychology with Counselling and experience across education and disability settings, Laurel brings a warm, empathetic and practical approach to Behaviour Support.

Her focus is working alongside the person, their family and support team to develop strategies that are respectful, practical and meaningful.

Laurel can support with:
✓ Functional Behaviour Assessment
✓ Behaviour Support Plans
✓ Emotional regulation & capacity building
✓ Neurodiversity-informed support
✓ Trauma-informed & person-centred practice
✓ Supporting people with complex developmental, behavioural and psychosocial needs
✓ Collaboration with families, educators & multidisciplinary teams

Laurel’s goal is not simply to change behaviour. it’s to help people build skills, increase independence and experience greater quality of life.

Laurel currently has capacity for new Behaviour Support referrals across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas.

If you’re supporting someone who may benefit from a thoughtful, strengths-based approach to Behaviour Support, get in touch with our team to see whether Laurel may be the right fit.

📞 1300 853 293
📲 Make a referral: https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/services/for-referrers/referral-form/

What is Behaviour Support? It provides better understanding of behaviour so the person can: Feel less distress.More conf...
03/09/2026

What is Behaviour Support?

It provides better understanding of behaviour so the person can:

Feel less distress.
More confidence.
Greater independence.
Better relationships.
More opportunities to take part in everyday life.

Positive Behaviour Support looks beyond the behaviour to understand the person, their environment and what may be influencing what’s happening, then develops practical strategies that support meaningful, lasting change.

If you’re supporting someone with complex support needs, our PBS team can help.

📍 Supporting participants Nationwide

Contact Our Team:
📞 1300 853 293
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 handinhandmentalhealth.com.au

Social Work is about more than navigating services.At HandinHand, our Social Workers take a practical, person-centred ap...
03/09/2026

Social Work is about more than navigating services.

At HandinHand, our Social Workers take a practical, person-centred approach to supporting participants across the areas that matter to them — from building independence and routines to strengthening relationships, accessing the right supports and having their voice heard.

✓ Everyday Life – building independence, routines and confidence
✓ Connection – strengthening relationships and community participation
✓ Navigation – making services, supports and resources easier to understand
✓ Advocacy – supporting choice, voice, rights and self-advocacy

Speak to Our Team:
📞 1300 853 293
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/services/for-referrers/referral-form/

Positive Behaviour Support on the Sunshine CoastSupport should be as individual as the person receiving it.At HandinHand...
02/09/2026

Positive Behaviour Support on the Sunshine Coast

Support should be as individual as the person receiving it.
At HandinHand, our Behaviour Support Practitioners provide person-centred, evidence-based support focused on understanding individual needs, building practical skills and creating meaningful, sustainable change.

✓ Individualised Behaviour Support
✓ Functional Behaviour Assessments
✓ Behaviour Support Plans
✓ Skill & Capacity Building
✓ Restrictive Practice Reduction
✓ Collaboration with families and support teams

📍Supporting participants across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas

Whether you’re a participant, family member or Support Coordinator looking for Behaviour Support, our team is here to help.

Contact our team:
📞 1300 853 293
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/services/for-referrers/referral-form/

Helping people thrive, their way. From Positive Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Social Work to A...
31/08/2026

Helping people thrive, their way.

From Positive Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Social Work to Assessment & Recommendation Reports, our team works alongside participants, families and support networks to provide meaningful, person-centred support.

📍 Supporting North Brisbane and surrounding areas
💻 Telehealth options available nationally

📞 Not sure which service is right for you? Start with a FREE 15-minute Connection Call with our team.
https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/free-connection-call/

Contact Our Team
📞1300 853 293
🌐 https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/.../referral-form/

Psychology Week is an opportunity to recognise the importance of mental health, emotional wellbeing and the positive imp...
31/08/2026

Psychology Week is an opportunity to recognise the importance of mental health, emotional wellbeing and the positive impact that timely, person-centred support can have on everyday life.

It is a time to acknowledge the value of creating safe spaces where individuals and families feel heard, understood and supported in working towards meaningful goals.

At HandinHand, we believe psychology support should be practical, collaborative and tailored to the unique needs, strengths and experiences of each person.

Working alongside participants, families and multidisciplinary teams, our psychologists help build emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and wellbeing across home, school and community environments.

For many participants, integrated support across Psychology, Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy and Social Work can create more consistent outcomes and stronger foundations for long-term growth.

Submit a referral or speak with our intake team about suitable support options:
https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/referral/
Or contact our team:
📞 1300 853 293
📧 [email protected]

30/08/2026

Behaviour Support that starts with the person.

Across the Gold Coast, our Positive Behaviour Support team is welcoming new participants and working alongside individuals, families and support teams to create support that is practical, respectful and meaningful.

Because good Behaviour Support is about more than a plan. It’s about understanding what’s happening and why, recognising the person’s strengths and needs, and building strategies that genuinely work within their everyday life.

~ Understand behaviour
~ Develop individualised Behaviour Support Plans
~ Work together with families and support teams
~ Support choice, participation and quality of life

Find out more:
📍 Gold Coast | New referrals welcome
📞 1300 853 293
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/services/for-referrers/referral-form/

**"Which service do I actually need?"**It's one of the most common questions we hear.While some services work together, ...
30/08/2026

**"Which service do I actually need?"**

It's one of the most common questions we hear.

While some services work together, each discipline has a unique role in supporting participants to achieve their goals.

**Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)**
Focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviours of concern and developing practical, person-centred strategies that improve quality of life.

**Psychology**
Supports emotional wellbeing and mental health through evidence-based therapy for concerns such as anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, ADHD, Autism and more.

**Occupational Therapy (OT)**
Helps participants build independence through daily living skills, sensory regulation, assistive technology, home modifications and Functional Capacity Assessments.

**Social Work**
Provides advocacy, psychosocial support, care coordination, crisis support, housing assistance and connections to community services.

Many participants benefit from a combination of services. By working collaboratively, we provide coordinated support that addresses both immediate needs and long-term goals.

Not sure which service is right for your participant? Our intake team can help identify the most appropriate support pathway based on their individual needs and goals.

**Book a free 15-minute consultation:**
https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/book-free-15min-consultation/

📞 1300 853 293
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

**Every participant's journey is different, but coordinated support can make a meaningful difference.**One participant w...
28/08/2026

**Every participant's journey is different, but coordinated support can make a meaningful difference.**

One participant was experiencing increasing distress across home and school, making it difficult to maintain routines, communicate their needs and confidently participate in everyday activities. Family and support staff were also finding it challenging to respond consistently.

Our Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner worked closely with the participant, family, school and broader support network to understand the underlying factors and develop practical, person-centred strategies that could be applied consistently across all settings.

Over time, the participant showed improved emotional regulation, greater engagement in daily routines and more positive interactions at home and school. Family members and support staff also reported feeling more confident in providing consistent support.

This collaborative approach helped reduce distress, improve participation in everyday life and create a more predictable, positive environment for everyone involved.

Every participant's journey is unique, but this highlights how multidisciplinary, person-centred support can lead to meaningful and lasting outcomes.

**Speak with our intake team about the right support pathway for your participant.**

🌐 https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/book-free-15min-consultation/
📞 1300 853 293
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Finding the right practitioner matters!Brisbane new participant availability, meet Jade, Della and Karen. Who bring a wa...
27/08/2026

Finding the right practitioner matters!

Brisbane new participant availability, meet Jade, Della and Karen. Who bring a warm, collaborative and person-centred approach to Behaviour Support.

Whether you’re seeking Behaviour Support for the first time or looking for a practitioner who may be a better fit, our Intake Team can help explore the right support.

New referrals are currently welcome across Brisbane and surrounding areas.

Contact Our Team:
📞 1300 853 293
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/services/for-referrers/referral-form/

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1 7-9 Plaza Links, Plaza Parade, Maroochydore
Sunshine Coast, QLD
4558

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+611300853293

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