Welcome to Coastal Collaborative Supports - LAUNCHING EARLY JULY 2026
We provide Positive Behaviour Support and consultancy services for children, adolescents and adults across disability, mental health, child protection, education and justice settings.
About
Welcome to Coastal Collaborative Supports
At Coastal Collaborative Supports, we believe that meaningful outcomes are achieved through genuine collaboration, understanding, and person-centred support.
We provide Positive Behaviour Support and consultancy services for children, adolescents, and adults across disability, mental health, child protection, education, and justice settings. Our focus is on building capacity, strengthening support networks, and creating practical strategies that improve quality of life while promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion.
We understand that behaviour is communication. By working closely with participants, families, carers, schools, support providers, and multidisciplinary teams, we develop tailored supports that are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and responsive to each person’s unique needs and goals.
Whether navigating complex behaviours, supporting skill development, reducing restrictive practices, or assisting families through challenging circumstances, Coastal Collaborative Supports is committed to delivering respectful, compassionate, and outcome-focused services that empower people to thrive.
Services Provided
At Coastal Collaborative Supports, we work alongside participants, families, carers and support teams to develop practical, evidence-based strategies that build capacity, promote independence and improve quality of life. Our approach is person-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed and focused on achieving meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
Funding Options
NDIS registered provider; able to provide services under IDL and Improved Relationship funding.
Private funding options available.
Service Locations
Coastal Collaborative is a home and community based service provider. We service between Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast and Tweed Heads.
Services Provided
Positive Behaviour Support
Capacity Building & Skill Development
Family, Child & Youth Support
Parent, Carer & Support Team Coaching
NDIS Assessments & Reports
Training & Consultancy
Collaborative Support
Meet our PBS Practitioner
NDIS registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Kathy Watson-Brown
BCWef, JCU, 2009
About Kathy
Kathy Watson-Brown is an experienced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with over 17 years of experience across disability, child protection, mental health, community services, education, and the justice system.
Kathy specialises in supporting children, adolescents, and adults with complex behavioural, developmental, and psychosocial needs. She has extensive experience working with individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, trauma-related presentations, mental health conditions, and those involved with Child Safety and justice services.
Her approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based, focusing on understanding the function of behaviour, building capacity within support networks, and creating practical strategies that improve quality of life.
Kathy works collaboratively with participants, families, schools, support providers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop meaningful, evidence-based supports that promote safety, independence, inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Positive Behaviour Support is an evidence-based approach that aims to improve quality of life, increase independence, and reduce behaviours of concern by understanding the reasons behind behaviour and developing practical support strategies.
We support children, adolescents, and adults with a range of disabilities, neurodivergent presentations, mental health concerns, trauma histories, and complex support needs.
No. While many of our services are funded through the NDIS, we can also provide services through Child Safety, private arrangements, and other funding pathways where appropriate.
We provide services across South East Queensland and can also offer telehealth appointments where suitable.
A Behaviour Support Plan is an individualised document that outlines:
The person’s strengths and goals
Behaviour support strategies
Proactive approaches
Response strategies during periods of distress
Recommendations to improve quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern
Yes. We regularly collaborate with schools, educators, guidance officers, and support staff to promote consistency across environments.
Yes. We have experience working alongside Child Safety, residential care providers, foster and kinship carers, youth justice services, and multidisciplinary teams supporting vulnerable children and young people.
Yes. We provide tailored training and coaching for families, support workers, schools, and organisations to build confidence and consistency in supporting participants.
Yes. Functional Behaviour Assessments help identify the purpose or function of behaviours and inform effective support strategies.
Timeframes vary depending on the complexity of the participant’s needs, available funding, and stakeholder involvement. We will discuss expected timeframes during the initial consultation.
Yes. Telehealth can be a flexible option for meetings, coaching, training, and some assessment components.
We take a collaborative, person-centred approach that values the expertise of participants, families, carers, and support teams. Our practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes that improve everyday quality of life.
You can contact us directly via phone, email, or our online referral form. Support Coordinators, families, schools, allied health professionals, and organisations are all welcome to make referrals.
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