About Us
Why Behaviour Bridge Exists
Meet the Team Behind Behaviour Bridge
A short video introduction from our founder, Julianne — why she started Behaviour Bridge and what makes our approach different.
Video introduction coming soon
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The Problem We Solve
Why We Started
Behaviour Bridge was built to solve a specific problem in the NDIS: too many Behaviour Support Plans are beautifully written but impossible to implement in real life.
When a participant is dealing with severe emotional dysregulation, aggression, or absconding, a 40-page document doesn’t help a support worker in the middle of a crisis. We started Behaviour Bridge to provide practical, hands-on support that actually changes the reality on the ground.
Our Approach
How We Work
We don’t just assess and write a report. We use the B.R.I.D.G.E System to ensure that every strategy we recommend is actually viable for the family and support team to use.
We spend time in the home, the school, and the community. We coach support workers. We adjust strategies when they fail. We stay involved until the situation stabilises and the risk is reduced.
Meet the Founder
Meet Julianne
Julianne Shepley founded Behaviour Bridge after years working on the frontline of disability support. She saw firsthand the gap between clinical theory and the daily reality of managing complex behaviours.
Her approach is direct, practical, and deeply empathetic to the burnout that families and support teams experience when dealing with high-risk situations.
A Behaviour Support Plan is only as good as the people who implement it. Our job isn't just to write the plan — it's to make sure it actually works in real life.
Guided by What Matters Most
What Guides Our Work
At Behaviour Bridge, every part of Positive Behaviour Support is grounded in values that promote dignity, independence and meaningful participation. These values guide every plan, every conversation and every strategy.
Dignity first
Every strategy protects the person’s rights, choice, and humanity.
Family centred practice
Support is compassionate, collaborative, and shaped around daily life.
Evidence based intervention
All decisions are informed by reliable behavioural science.
Least restrictive approach
We prioritise safety through positive skill building, not control.
Clear, practical communication
Strategies are simple, visual, and easy for everyone to use.
Who We Are For
Why Families & Coordinators Choose Us
Families and Support Coordinators come to us when things have gotten hard — when behaviours are escalating, when previous plans have failed, and when the support team is at breaking point.
They choose us because we don’t put complex cases in the “too hard” basket. We show up, we provide clear direction, and we work alongside the team to rebuild safety and quality of life.
Next Steps
Ready to Talk?
If you are dealing with complex behaviours and you are not sure what the next step should be, reach out. We can talk through the situation and figure out if we are the right fit.
Note: Behaviour Bridge is a mobile clinic. Sessions take place in the home, community, school, workplace, or other environments that suit the person’s needs.
