Aleks Jovanovic
Director & Practitioner
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Location: Sydney, NSW
Role: Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner, Supervisor, Trainer and DirectorMeet Aleks Jovanovic
Aleks Jovanovic is an Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner and Director at Soulvable Moments, with over 20 years’ experience supporting people with disability across government and nongovernment sectors. His practice is grounded in curiosity, reflection, and respect for individuality.
My Professional Journey
Aleks has worked across frontline and leadership roles, including support worker, team leader, service manager, person-centred planner, case manager, and COO. This experience provides a strong, practical understanding of disability support systems.
How I Approach Behaviour Support
Aleks delivers person-centred, strengths-based behaviour support focused on meaningful communication and practical outcomes. His work draws on Positive Behaviour Support, relationship-based approaches, and collaborative planning.
Qualifications & Accreditation
Bachelor of Social Science; Degree in Disability Studies; Diplomas in Modern Applied Psychology and Professional Psychotherapy; Accredited CBT Practitioner; Associate Member, APBSA.
Expertise & Strengths
Complex behaviour support, person-centred planning, communication and advocacy, leadership and supervision, and creative problem solving.
What Inspires My Work
Aleks views behaviour as meaningful communication and is committed to supporting people to feel understood, safe, and empowered in daily life.
Interests Beyond Practice
Aleks enjoys music, art, psychology, personal development, and coaching youth sports, often drawing on creativity and movement in his work.
A Personal Insight
Aleks integrates art, music, and movement into support environments to create strategies that feel engaging, personal, and empowering.
My Unique Strength
Helping people feel safe and recognised while developing practical, strengths-based solutions that build confidence, communication, and independence.
Yonradee (Yon)
Behaviour Support Practitioner
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Location: Sydney, NSW
Role: Behaviour Support PractitionerMeet Yonradee Wangcharoenpaisan (Yon)
Yonradee Wangcharoenpaisan, known as Yon, is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Soulvable Moments. Based in Kingsgrove, Sydney, she brings nearly four years of hands-on disability support experience alongside a strong academic background across social sciences, community services, and early childhood education.
My Professional Journey
Yon’s pathway into behaviour support has been shaped by years of frontline disability support work, supporting people in everyday environments and learning what meaningful, practical support looks like. Combined with her academic training in human development, community practice, and early childhood, this experience informs a grounded and well-rounded approach to behaviour support.
How I Approach Behaviour Support
Yon’s practice is centred on deep listening, patience, and genuine curiosity about each person’s world. She works to understand what behaviour is communicating and collaborates closely with individuals, families, and support teams to build trust and develop practical, person-centred strategies.
Her work is guided by:
Positive Behaviour Support principles
Person-centred and strengths-based practice
Developmental and early childhood frameworks
Relationship-based, community-focused approaches
Qualifications & Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences)
Master of Arts (Social Sciences)
Diploma of Community Services
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching (0–5 years)
NDIS Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner
Expertise & Strengths
Functional behaviour assessment and support planning
Relationship-based engagement and active listening
Behaviour support across diverse ages and settings
Collaborative teamwork and stakeholder communication
Early childhood development and family-centred practice
Cross-cultural communication and multilingual engagement
What Inspires My Work
Yon is motivated by seeing the moments where supportive, compassionate practice creates meaningful change. She values working alongside people to build understanding, confidence, and new possibilities in everyday life.
Interests Beyond Practice
Outside of work, Yon enjoys exploring new cuisines, travelling, hiking along coastlines, and learning through documentaries. She plays tennis regularly and finds that curiosity and movement support balance and wellbeing.
A Personal Insight
Yon speaks both Thai and English. Navigating between languages and cultures has strengthened her adaptability, cultural awareness, and sensitivity to how context shapes communication and understanding.
My Unique Strength
The ability to listen deeply and fully, and to translate that understanding into practical, personalised behaviour support strategies that genuinely empower the people she supports.
Zoe
Behaviour Support Practitioner
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Location: Northern Beaches, Sydney, NSW
Role: Behaviour Support PractitionerMeet Zoe Glasson
Zoe Glasson is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Soulvable Moments, supporting people with disability to build skills, independence, and quality of life. Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Zoe brings solid experience across disability and behavioural support services, with a practice grounded in compassion and practical problem solving.
My Professional Journey
Zoe began her career as a support worker before moving into a junior behaviour therapist role and progressing into behaviour support practice. These frontline experiences provided strong insight into the everyday realities of participants, families, and support teams.
Combined with her clinical training, this background allows Zoe to take a holistic approach—considering the individual, their environment, and the systems surrounding them.
How I Approach Behaviour Support
Zoe’s practice is informed by evidence-based approaches and the understanding that behaviour is a form of communication. She works collaboratively with participants, families, and support teams to identify underlying needs and develop strategies that are realistic, respectful, and sustainable in daily life.
Qualifications & Accreditation
Bachelor of Psychology
Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Behaviour Support Practitioner (NDIS Framework)
Member, Behaviour Support Practitioners Australia
Expertise & Strengths
Positive Behaviour Support planning
Functional Behaviour Assessment
Autism and intellectual disability support
Behaviour skill building and communication strategies
Collaborative work with families and multidisciplinary teams
Practical strategy development for support teams
What Inspires My Work
Zoe is motivated by supporting people to feel understood and empowered. She believes effective behaviour support focuses on building communication, autonomy, and participation—supporting people to live with greater confidence and independence.
Interests Beyond Practice
Outside of work, Zoe enjoys hiking, reading, trying new foods, and creating travel content. She values staying active and exploring new experiences.
A Personal Insight
Zoe has a strong interest in human behaviour and how environments influence communication and interaction. This curiosity supports her reflective, thoughtful approach to behaviour support.
My Unique Strength
Breaking down complex behaviour into clear, practical strategies that support teams can confidently apply—helping participants build skills, independence, and meaningful connections.
Boris
Behaviour Support Practitioner
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Location: Sydney - South NSW
Role: Positive Behaviour Support PractitionerMeet Boris Popadic
Boris Popadic is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner at Soulvable Moments. Based in Liverpool, Sydney, he brings a calm, respectful, and nonjudgmental approach to supporting people with disability. His work is grounded in the belief that every person has strengths, capacity, and the potential for meaningful change.
Professional Journey
Boris was born in Bosnia and raised in Sydney’s southwest, growing up in a culturally diverse community that shaped his appreciation for difference and resilience. Before formally studying psychology, he worked as a freelance music producer, where supporting creativity and personal expression sparked his interest in working more deeply with people.
After completing his Bachelor of Psychology, Boris began working as a Support Worker and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner. He has supported people across a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, intellectual and psychosocial disability, acquired brain injury, and complex trauma, in both SIL and community settings.
Approach to Behaviour Support
Boris delivers strengths-based, trauma-informed behaviour support focused on understanding the person within their life context. He works collaboratively with participants, families, and support teams to develop practical strategies that support safety, communication, and wellbeing.
His approach is guided by individualised, participant-led planning, recognising that meaningful outcomes are most likely when people are actively involved in shaping their goals and supports.
Qualifications & Accreditation
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – currently undertaking
Diploma of Audio Engineering
Expertise & Strengths
Psychosocial disability and mental health support
Trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
Functional understanding of behaviour and neurobiology
Evidence-based and research-informed practice
Mindfulness and self-regulation strategies
Rapport building and nonjudgmental listening
What Inspires My Work
Boris is motivated by a strong interest in what helps people live well and feel supported. He finds meaning in seeing individuals experience greater safety, confidence, and ease in their daily lives.
Interests Beyond Practice
Outside of work, Boris is a musician with a background in audio engineering. He also enjoys travel, language learning, nature, strength training, and martial arts, using movement and creativity to stay grounded and balanced.
A Personal Insight
Boris lives with ADHD, which informs his understanding of neurodiversity and difference. This lived experience supports empathy, curiosity, and a strengths-focused approach to working with people who experience the world differently.
My Unique Strength
Creating a safe and accepting therapeutic space where people feel comfortable being honest, understood, and supported to explore positive change.
Mark
Support Coordinator
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Location: Sydney, NSW
Role: Support CoordinatorMeet Mark
Mark is a Support Coordinator at Soulvable Moments, bringing over 30 years of experience across the disability sector. Based in Sydney, he supports participants and families to navigate the NDIS with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of support.
My Professional Journey
Mark has worked across a wide range of roles supporting people with disability, including complex needs, multidisciplinary teams, and diverse service environments. His experience across frontline practice and coordination roles gives him a deep understanding of how supports function within the NDIS system.
How I Approach Support Coordination
Mark’s approach is person-centred, practical, and collaborative. He works closely with participants, families, and providers to build strong support networks and develop clear, achievable pathways that promote independence and wellbeing.
His practice is guided by:
Person-centred principles
Strengths based planning
Clear, accessible communication
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Qualifications & Accreditation
Diploma in Music – University of Sydney
Diploma in Commerce
Associate Diploma in Fine Arts
International Music Studies (Italy, Germany, France)
Certificate IV in Disability
Expertise & Strengths
Supporting people with complex needs
Building reliable support networks
Advocacy and practical problem solving
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Calm, creative, and solution focused planning
What Inspires My Work
Mark believes strong, connected supports are the foundation of positive outcomes. He is motivated by helping participants feel empowered, understood, and confident as they navigate their NDIS journey.
Interests Beyond Practice
Outside of work, Mark is deeply involved in music and sound art. An accomplished double bassist and composer, he performs internationally and continues to explore creative and experimental practice.
A Personal Insight
Mark’s lifelong involvement in music and the arts shapes his ability to listen deeply, think creatively, and approach situations with curiosity and flexibility.
My Unique Strength
Bringing people together to create practical, effective solutions—particularly in complex situations—while ensuring participants feel supported, connected, and confident.
Regine
Behaviour Support Practitioner
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Location: Sydney, NSW
Role: Behaviour Support PractitionerMeet Regine
Regine is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Soulvable Moments with over six years’ experience in the NDIS space and more than a decade supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults. She holds undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in speech and communication disorders, as well as a Master’s degree in Special Education.
My Professional Journey
With a background in early intervention, Regine has worked across preschools, schools, family homes, community settings, out‑of‑home care, and Supported Independent Living (SIL). These experiences have shaped her ecological, person‑centred practice grounded in everyday environments.
How I Approach Behaviour Support
Regine believes behaviour is a meaningful form of communication. She takes a trauma‑informed, collaborative approach focused on understanding individual needs and creating safe, predictable environments where people feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Qualifications & Accreditation
Bachelor of Health Science (Hearing and Speech)
Graduate Diploma in Communication Disorders
Master of Special Education
Expertise & Strengths
Person‑centred and trauma‑informed practice
Strong relationship building and active listening
Functional communication and skill development
Practical, compassionate behaviour support
What Inspires My Work
Regine is passionate about helping people express themselves, communicate their needs, and feel confident advocating for their choices in everyday life.
Interests Beyond Practice
Outside of work, Regine enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and taking her sausage dogs for walks.
My Unique Strength
Combining strong communication expertise with warmth and practical strategies to help people feel understood, safe, and empowered.
Emily
Behaviour Support Practitioner
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Location: Wollongong, NSW
Role: Behaviour Support PractitionerMeet Emily Durante
Emily Durante is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Soulvable Moments, supporting people with disability to navigate life’s challenges with dignity, choice, and genuine partnership. Based in Wollongong, Emily has over 8 years of experience in the disability sector, working with individuals with complex support needs.
Emily’s work is grounded in a neurodiversity‑affirming, person‑centred approach. She is deeply committed to creating meaningful, practical support strategies that respect each participant’s lived experience and promote safety, autonomy, and quality of life.
My Professional Journey
Emily has spent the past eight years working across the disability sector, supporting individuals with complex needs in a range of contexts. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with participants, families, and multidisciplinary teams, developing a strong understanding of how behaviour is shaped by relationships, environments, and systems.
Her professional journey has been guided by a strong clinical foundation in applied behaviour analysis, combined with a genuine commitment to listening to and learning from the people she supports. Emily is particularly passionate about reducing and eliminating restrictive practices through proactive, skill‑based, and compassionate behaviour support.
How I Approach Behaviour Support
Emily’s practice is informed by evidence‑based approaches and a strong belief that effective behaviour support must be collaborative, respectful, and meaningful. She works alongside participants to understand what is important to them and develop strategies aligned with their goals, identity, and everyday life.
Emily approaches behaviour as communication and focuses on building understanding, capacity, and sustainable supports. She places great importance on working closely with families, support workers, and broader teams to ensure strategies are practical, consistent, and empowering.
Qualifications & Accreditation
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Expertise & Strengths
Person‑centred and neurodiversity‑affirming practice
Positive Behaviour Support planning
Working with complex support needs and family systems
Functional and collaborative behaviour assessment
Creative and thoughtful problem‑solving
Strong clinical grounding in applied behaviour analysis
Multidisciplinary teamwork and systems‑based thinking
What Inspires My Work
Emily is inspired by supporting people to be active participants in shaping their own lives. She is particularly motivated by opportunities to help individuals feel understood, respected, and supported in developing their own solutions to the challenges they encounter.
For Emily, effective behaviour support is not about control or compliance, but about building safety, skills, and environments where people can thrive.
Interests Beyond Practice
Outside of work, Emily enjoys cooking, camping, and spending time in the garden. She values slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and experimenting in the kitchen.
A Personal Insight
Emily brings curiosity, reflection, and creativity into her practice. She values taking the time to deeply understand each person’s context, recognising that no two situations are the same.
My Unique Strength
Supporting participants to develop their own solutions to the challenges they face: empowering people to build confidence, autonomy, and meaningful change in their everyday lives.