SERVING SYDNEY'S INNER WEST AND EASTERN SUBURBS

NDIS REGISTERED PROVIDER

  • POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
  • APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS AND EARLY INTERVENTION
  • PSYCHOLOGY
  • CONSULTATION

Our Team

Natasha Kavalieros, MEd ABA, CBA, BCBA, BSP

CLINICAL DIRECTOR


Natasha (Tash) is the Founder and Clinical Director at Learning Ready Behaviour Services. She is a Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA), a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), and an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP).  She is a member of the Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia, and Behaviour Support Practitioners Australia.


Tash completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Western Sydney; and went on to complete her Master of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Monash University. Tash works as a Sessional Academic in the Masters program at Monash University, and also partners with their Research team.


Tash began her career in ABA in 2010,  working at a leading ABA clinic in Sydney, first as an in-home therapist, and continued gaining experience and supervision to then fulfil various clinic-based roles, including National Training and Development Manager. Within this role, Tash was responsible for delivering ABA training workshops, and ongoing training and development for senior staff, in clinics across NSW, VIC and SA. Tash pioneered in-house therapist training protocols, and was responsible for assessing the quality and effectiveness of staff training procedures.  


Tash then moved to the United States of America for two years, where she gained extensive supervision as a program supervisor, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including behaviour analysts, psychologists, speech pathologists and teachers. She also supervised a number of clinic-based social skills group programs for children aged 2-7 years old.


Tash is passionate about building a high-quality and compassionate team of clinicians at Learning Ready; and providing ethical, values-driven, effective, and meaningful services to the children of Sydney and their families!

Amy Wang, MEd ABA, CBA, BCBA

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTANT &

FAMILY SUPPORT LEADER


Amy completed her Master of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Monash University in June 2020. Amy is a Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA) and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). 


Amy has worked in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis for more than 13 years, with children from the age of 12 months to 13 years old, with a variety of  developmental diagnoses.


Amy is passionate about addressing barriers to learning and curating the most ethical and neuro-affirming approach to learning, to build autonomy and independence in all children's lives.



Zoe Williams, MEd ABA, CBA, IBA, BSP

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTANT


Zoe completed her Master of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Monash University in 2020, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Macquarie University. Zoe is a Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA), an International Behaviour Analyst (IBA), and an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP).


Zoe has held multiple roles throughout her ABA career thus far. She has worked in a variety of settings including in-home therapy, clinic-based therapy, as well as shadowing in preschools and primary schools, and facilitating Social Skills Groups. She has experience working with children ranging from 18 months to 17 years of age, as well as working with children with a range of diagnoses.


Zoe is passionate about making therapy fun, exciting and varied for her clients, as well as ensuring therapy is functional and aligned with the child’s and family’s needs.


Olivia Brodbeck, MABA, CBA, BCBA, BSP

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTANT


Olivia completed her Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of New South Wales, and her Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis at Monash University. Olivia is a Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA), Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), and an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP).


 Olivia has worked with Learning Ready since 2020. Olivia is committed to developing rewarding relationships with children and their families by applying evidence-based practices. She is passionate about increasing children’s autonomy through developing their functional communication skills. She loves assisting clients in a variety of settings to ensure they feel safe and supported in all environments.   

Elyse Roach, MHlthSc, BSP

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER & 

WELLBEING ENGAGEMENT LEADER


Elyse graduated from Western Sydney University with her Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion) in 2012 and Master of Health Science (Health Services Management) in 2014. Elyse is an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner. 


Elyse's passion for holistic wellbeing and paediatric health lead her to excel in multiple roles across the health, education and disability sector including Behaviour Therapist, NSW Health Program Facilitator, Telehealth Advisor, Wellness Director and Early Childhood Educator, where she also attained her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.  Elyse’s involvement in facilitating health promotion programs with primary school aged children as well as designing, implementing, and evaluating a range of wellness initiatives within the pre-school setting further instilled her passion for early intervention strategies and research is what led her to discover the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis. 


Elyse began her career in behaviour analysis with Learning Ready Behaviour Services in 2021. She is committed to providing evidence-based supports that are flexible, creative, and functional, while ensuring children and their families feel safe and supported. 

Marissa Papaspiros

BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST


Marissa is studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at The University of New England. She is passionate about inclusive education and has over eight years’ experience working with children with diverse needs in various roles; including as a Student Learning Support Officer, Tutor, in early learning centres and as a Support Worker. 


Marissa is passionate about providing high quality care that is tailored to individuals and founded in evidence and research. She believes in honesty, respect and empathy, as well as being creative and having fun to ensure children are learning and engaged.

Miriam Myers, BA / BSc

BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST


Miriam (Mim) has worked with Learning Ready since 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and Arts (Linguistics) from UNSW, completed in 2025. Through her studies and previous work in childcare, Mim has cultivated a keen interest in language and emotional development. She intends to continue her studies with a Masters in Speech Pathology.

Mim is passionate about early intervention and delivering evidence-based, client-centred care with energy, compassion and humility. She is a strong advocate for creative, connection-based play and its place in individualised and meaningful teaching, as well as the importance of listening to the unique and changing needs of children and their families. 

Freya Burdon, MSc (HealthPsych)

BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST


Freya joined the Learning Ready Behaviour Services team after completing a Bachelor in Psychology and a Master of Science in Health Psychology at the University of Northumbria - Newcastle. Freya has worked with children and young people across education, residential care, disability, and community settings, supporting those with autism and other developmental differences. These experiences have strengthened her focus on early support and the positive impact of consistent, strengths-based guidance on a child’s wellbeing and independence.


Freya values building trusting relationships with children and their families and believes meaningful learning happens through connection, play, and understanding each child’s unique strengths and interests. She enjoys collaborating with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, individualised support, ensuring children feel safe, respected, and supported.

Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider

LRBS is proud to be an Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). 


Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBA) and Certified Behaviour Analysts (CBA) can earn their required continuing education units when accessing our professional development content and opportunities.

Acknowledgement of Country

LRBS acknowledges that we play, learn, and teach, on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which our practice sits. We extend our respect to Elders past and present, and acknowledge Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in, working in, or visiting Waterloo. 


Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.