Joel Hockings, Behaviour Support Practitioner
Joel is a dedicated NDIS-registered Behaviour Support Practitioner with over 12 years of experience across the disability and education sectors, including roles as a Learning Specialist and classroom teacher in Victorian specialist schools. He specialises in assessing complex behavioural needs and designing personalised, evidence-based interventions that create meaningful and lasting change.
Joel’s practice is grounded in neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, and person-centred principles. He works collaboratively with individuals, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans that promote wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.
Alongside his clinical work, Joel provides supervision and mentorship to other Behaviour Support Practitioners, supporting ethical, reflective, and high-quality practice across the sector.
He is passionate about fostering inclusive environments that empower people to thrive. Joel values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and genuine partnership in achieving the best possible outcomes for the people he supports.
Joel's tertiary education background is in education. He holds a Masters Degree in Learning Intervention and a Bachelor of Music (Education).