Lisa Duffy

Lisa is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience across aged care and disability support. Before becoming a practitioner, she worked as a personal assistant to an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner, giving her valuable insight into positive behaviour support and a strong foundation for her current role. Since joining Ararat Wellness in February 2025, Lisa has supported both children and adults with a range of disabilities, behaviours and mental health needs.

Lisa brings a warm, calm and compassionate approach to behaviour support. She takes the time to genuinely get to know each participant, including their strengths, interests, communication, relationships and life experiences. She believes effective behaviour support begins with trust and understanding the whole person, rather than focusing only on behaviours of concern.

Lisa works closely with families, support workers, schools and other professionals. She values the knowledge of those who know the participant best and builds positive working relationships where people feel heard, respected and comfortable sharing what is and is not working.

Her approach is person-centred, practical and focused on understanding what behaviour may be communicating. Lisa supports participants and their teams to develop strategies that promote safety, choice, independence and quality of life. She is also a passionate advocate who will speak up when a participant’s needs, rights or preferences are not being fully recognised.

Lisa is currently completing a Diploma of Counselling and continues to develop her knowledge of behaviour, mental health and wellbeing.

Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her two daughters and appreciating the quieter moments of life. Her family keeps her grounded and inspires the warmth, patience and determination she brings to her work.