Behaviour Support
We empower schools to understand, manage and process challenging behaviours through the lens of regulation, trauma, brain development, and relational neurobiology.
We understand the complexities of the modern classroom and go beyond theory to provide practical strategies and hands-on support.
We work alongside teachers, support staff and leaders to address the root causes of challenging behaviours and implement effective solutions.
We’re a team of over 20 therapists, educators and clinicians with expertise across a range of specialties.
Our team includes occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, behaviour specialists and primary and high school educators.
We provide evidence-based, interactive, and trauma-informed support to primary schools, empowering teachers to navigate challenging behaviours and create a positive and safe learning environment for staff and students.
Our approach is grounded in the latest research and tailored to the unique needs of primary school settings. We're here to help teachers feel confident, supported, and equipped to make a real difference in the lives of their students.
How we can help
Protective behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
Supporting staff to understand the root causes of aggression, and how to implement proactive and reactive strategies.
Tools + training on emotional, sensory and nervous system regulation.
We educate staff and families on a range of underlying factors and help identify practical strategies that can be implemented in the classroom and at home.
Resources, education, and ongoing support.
We equip teachers with strategies that support nervous system regulation, self-care practices, and a wide range of evidence-based interventions to meet the diverse needs of students.
Interest based programs for small groups to engage and signal understanding and safety through the power of play.
What we're hearing from teachers
The overwhelming feedback is that educators are feeling unsafe, unsupported, and burnt out – leading to costly implications across the board.
This leaves your students, especially those with the most complex needs, with limited access to the specialised support they require.
Support staff are often left feeling overwhelmed and underprepared to manage these challenging situations, impacting the wellbeing of both the staff and students.
That’s where we can help!
As a team of Speech, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and educators we specialise in bringing clinical strategies into a classroom setting.
We understand the challenges your school is facing, and we're here to provide the practical, effective support your educators and students need to thrive.
Is this the kind of support you need?
Meet your support team
Kate O'Leary
SPEECH THERAPIST
Kate is a paediatric speech pathologist within the Therapy at Home team, where she helps develop innovative programs and products for families and communities. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Queensland and has worked across not-for-profit, private practice, and community settings, as well as in research and tertiary education. Passionate about accessible care, she believes no child should face barriers to communication or feeding due to location or financial limitations. She thrives on creativity, designing engaging, play-based solutions that empower children to develop essential skills in their natural environments, making learning both fun and meaningful.
Raney MacPherson
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Originally from South Africa, Raney brings with her two decades of rich, international experience. Her journey has taken her from South Africa to London, Dubai, and the Channel Islands, where she led the Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service across four islands. Raney’s expertise spans paediatric and neonatal care, paediatric intensive care, early years development, developmental and neurological disorders, sensory integration, feeding disorders, and autism. She’s highly passionate about evidence-based, tailored therapies.
Jessica Sewell
PSYCHOLOGIST
With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Jess works from a strengths-based, attachment and trauma informed perspective. She has significant experience in training parents and educators who care for children with complex needs.
Marcus Cummins
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
As an Educator, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, and business co-owner Marcus wears many hats at The Play Projects. Among them, Marcus helps manage our farm (called Quondong), our school-holiday intensives, and the warehouses for sister businesses The Play Way and Therapy at Home. After completing a Bachelor of Education at the University of Ballarat, Marcus enjoyed ten years of teaching, including three as a Deputy Principal. As the husband to our founder Kait, they’re very much aligned in their mission: “I love working with kids, and my wife and I wanted to make a real and positive impact on the world in an attempt to help as many families to raise healthy, happy and confident kids!”
Amanda Favier
PROGRAM MANAGER
Amanda is the Programs Manager at The Play Project, bringing creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering impactful programs and products. With a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching, she spent years as a high school business, accounting, and maths teacher before an opportunity to work on a TAH program—thanks to her love of cooking—led her to this role. She thrives on problem-solving, collaboration, and a “we can do it” energy that keeps the team motivated. Above all, she values the heart and dedication poured into every creation, ensuring families receive meaningful, high-quality support.
Steph Bartram
OPERATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER
As the Marketing and Operations Manager, Steph is driven by impact—creating meaningful change in families, schools, workplaces, and communities. With degrees in Business Management (Marketing), Applied Science (Human Movement), and Teaching, she has built a diverse career spanning gym and football club management, teaching in remote Indigenous communities, and running a successful small business while raising three daughters, including one with Autism and PDA. Specialising in human behaviour, Steph is passionate about understanding what drives individuals and how strategies can support positive outcomes. She brings leadership, organisation (with a well-known love for Asana!), lived neurodivergent experience, and a deep appreciation for the power of words. Committed to innovation and problem-solving, she believes that knowledge empowers change. Seeing the real-world impact of her work—whether through community feedback or her team's growth—fuels her passion for creating solutions that truly make a difference.
Tools + Training Packages
In addition to our tailored support programs, we also offer a range of pre-designed professional development packages specifically for early childhood educators.
Regulation + Behaviour
Identify how the nervous system, regulation and brain development influences learning. Explore strategies to lay the foundations for regulation and co-regulation.
Emotional Literacy
Understand the role of emotional literacy in child development. Uncover strategies for co-regulation and expression to enhance social and emotional skills.
Routines
Help children move through their days with a greater sense of self-management and independence by building the skills that support a range of daily routines.
Educator Wellbeing
Empower educators to develop practical strategies that support nervous system regulation, emotional balance and co-regulation, as they face the challenges of their role.
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(Psst: It’s 20% off for your first month!)
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