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Welcome to a space where you are heard, valued, and understood.

Magnolia Behaviour Support (MBS) was founded in South Australia to bring a genuine, human touch to NDIS behaviour support. Guided by both professional practice and lived experience, we know that navigating the NDIS can sometimes feel clinical and overwhelming.

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Our Approach to Support

We specialise in evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), but our focus is always on the person, not just the paperwork. We collaborate closely with you, your family, and your support network to create practical, everyday strategies that truly make sense for your life.

As a lived experience-led organisation, our empathy comes from a place of true understanding. We look beyond behaviours to listen to what you are communicating, ensuring your choices, your voice, and your human rights are always protected and respected.

True support isn’t about changing who you are. It is about creating a safe space and giving you the right tools so you can grow on your own terms.

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Our Values

At Magnolia Behaviour Support, our values are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to:

  • Stewardship: Responsibly managing resources and upholding the trust placed in us by participants, their families, and the community.

  • Human Rights & Justice: Championing the inherent rights and dignity of every individual, ensuring fair and equitable treatment, and actively working towards a just society for people with disabilities.

  • Equality & Equity: Providing equal opportunities and tailored support to address diverse needs, ensuring everyone has the chance to thrive.

  • Empowerment & Choice: Fostering self-determination by empowering individuals to make informed choices, set their own goals, and lead self-directed lives.

  • Ethical & Effective Practice: Operating with the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and transparency, delivering high-quality, person-centred supports and services with care and skill.

  • Authentic Lived Experience: As a disability-owned and lived experience-led organisation, we uphold lived experience as an equal form of expertise, ensuring our services are uniquely informed and highly responsive to the needs and aspirations of our participants.

  • Personal Touch & Genuine Connection: Building trusting relationships through active listening, empathy, and a deep commitment to understanding and responding to the individual needs and preferences of each person we serve.

Our Team

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Clare 

Director/Behaviour Support Practitioner

Bachelor of Psychological Science
Master of Science in Addiction Studies

Clare is guided by the belief that providing support is about deeply understanding that every person carries a unique history, a set of complex challenges, and personal goals. She believes that meaningful change only happens when we look beyond clinical labels and instead meet individuals without judgement, and a genuine respect for their personal journey. This person-centred approach ensures that every strategy Clare develops is as multifaceted and unique as the person it is designed to support.

With almost ten years of experience across the South Australian disability and community service sectors, Clare brings a wealth of clinical and leadership expertise to Magnolia Behaviour Support. Clare is dedicated to upholding the rights and dignity of every NDIS participant, ensuring they have the safety and space to grow.

"I believe that everyone deserves to be met with kindness and without judgement, regardless of where they are in their journey. My mission is to provide you with understanding and provide the practical tools you need to live your life your way.”

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Chief Operating Officer

Ashton

For Ashton, positive behaviour support is deeply personal. Living with Autism and ADHD, he understands firsthand what it is like to navigate a world that isn't always built for neurodivergent minds. This lived experience allows him to look beyond standard clinical frameworks and view support through a lens of true empathy, connection, and understanding.

With a background in leadership and clinical experience across the South Australian disability sector, Ashton brings a powerful blend of professional expertise and genuine personal insight to Magnolia Behaviour Support. Throughout his career, Ashton has overseen complex support services, led large clinical and operational teams, and successfully designed innovative, state-first transitional programs for individuals with complex psychosocial needs. He is deeply passionate about ensuring that NDIS participants receive safe, respectful, and high-quality services that protect their rights and dignity.

"True support begins with understanding how a person uniquely experiences the world around them. My goal is to ensure our practice always champions your autonomy, protects your choices, and helps you grow entirely on your own terms."