Empowering Your
Journey with
Heart and Expertise

Personalised NDIS care designed around your goals, delivered with heart and expertise; in-home, in-clinic, or via secure telehealth.

Your Trusted NDIS Provider in Sydney

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Positive Behavioural Support

Tailored interventions designed to enhance the quality of life for participants by reducing challenging behaviours through person-centred strategies.

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Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides 24/7 personalised support, helping NDIS participants develop independence, daily living skills, and safe, shared housing options.

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NDIS Psychology

Benefit from our psychological services, grounded in empathy and understanding.

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Domestic Assistance

Trust our reliable team for your everyday household
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Social Community & Support

We help you engage with your community and participate in social activities.

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Plan Management

Maximise your NDIS plan with our professional and strategic plan management.

Services Designed to Empower Your Independence

Registered NDIS Provider

Affective Care is a proud, registered provider for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), meeting stringent quality and safety standards to ensure you receive the highest level of service.
With Affective Care, you can rest assured knowing you’re in expert hands. Our status as an NDIS provider signifies our commitment to upholding the rights of people with disabilities while also promoting their well-being and independence.
We understand the complexities of the NDIS and work closely with our clients and their families to navigate the process and make the most of their plans.

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Why Affective Care?

Trusted Partner in Your Life Journey

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Care with
Heart

Affective Care offers more than services. We bring genuine compassion and empathy to your NDIS and aged care journey, supporting your goals with kindness, respect and personalised care everyday.

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Empowering Your
Journey

Your goals matter. Affective Care partners with you to build confidence, independence, and joy in your daily life through tailored NDIS and aged care support, always delivered with heart.

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Support with
Trust

Trust matters in care. That's why our experienced, compassionate team puts your wellbeing first. Delivering reliable, personalised NDIS and aged care support that makes a real difference every day.

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Together We
Thrive

At Affective Care, we walk beside ypour goals anmd live life ypour way. Our care empowers people living with disability and older Australians to thrive with confidence.

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Our Commitment to You

Every NDIS journey is unique; filled with questions, hopes, and the desire for a better tomorrow. At Affective Care, we see more than plans and paperwork. We see people, families, and stories that deserve to be heard and supported. We walk beside you not just as a provider, but as a partner who truly cares.
From your first conversation, you’ll feel the difference. We listen to your concerns, celebrate your wins, and stand by you when challenges arise. With our mental health-centred approach and expert guidance, navigating the NDIS becomes simple, empowering, and deeply personal.
Because this isn’t just about services; it’s about building a life you love, with someone you can trust at every step.

Your Choice: In-Person or Telehealth Support, Anywhere in Australia

We know every person’s life and routine is unique. That’s why Affective Care offers flexible support tailored to your needs.
Face-to-face at home: Our team visits you across Sydney for personal, convenient care.
In-clinic sessions: Prefer a dedicated space? Our welcoming clinics provide a safe, professional environment.
Telehealth Australia-wide: No matter where you live, our secure telehealth services deliver expert care with the same warmth, expertise, and compassion.
Whether online, at home, or in our clinic, you’ll always receive personalised strategies, understanding, and care that make a real difference.

Ready to Get Started with Your Journey?

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Our Happy Participants

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James

Affective Care made a huge difference in my life. My Positive Behaviour Support practitioner really listened to me and created a plan that works for my daily routine. I feel more confident and supported every step of the way.

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Maria

When our child was diagnosed, we didn’t know where to start. The team at Affective Care guided us with so much care and understanding. The PBS plan they created has helped our child feel calmer and more independent. We couldn’t be more grateful.

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David

The practitioners at Affective Care truly care about families like ours. They explained everything clearly and made sure we were involved in every decision. Thanks to their support, our home feels happier and more balanced.

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Positive Behavior Therapy for ODD and Challenging Behaviour

Living with ongoing defiance, frequent conflict, or intense emotional outbursts can feel exhausting and isolating for families.   Many parents and carers describe feeling stuck between wanting to support their child with empathy and trying to maintain boundaries, routines, and safety at home or school. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and it does not mean you are […]

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NDIS Eligibility website

Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already carrying the emotional weight of supporting yourself or someone you love. Many people reach this point feeling unsure, worried about getting things wrong, or afraid of being told “no” without fully understanding why.  If you are asking questions like “Am I eligible […]

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Levels of NDIS Support Coordination

Understanding the NDIS can feel confusing and emotionally heavy, especially when you’re trying to make sense of funding, supports, and decisions that affect everyday life.   Many people living with disability, along with families and carers, describe feeling unsure about where to start or who to turn to when things don’t go to plan. NDIS support coordination exists to ease that […]

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Jessica Boumelhem

Jessica Boumelhem

Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner | PBS Manager

NDIS-aligned | Systems-aware | Values-led

Jessica supports individuals and teams through:

Jessica brings over two decades of experience as an educator and a strong foundation in psychology to her role as an Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner. As PBS Team Manager, she leads with clarity and accountability, ensuring practice aligns with both NDIS standards and ethical, person-centred care.

Her approach is holistic and collaborative, taking into account sensory, environmental, emotional, and relational factors that influence behaviour. Jessica works closely with individuals, families, and support teams to ensure behaviour support plans reflect personal values, lived experience, and real-world contexts.

Jessica’s leadership supports consistency, quality, and confidence across multidisciplinary teams. Her work ensures behaviour support is not just compliant, but compassionate, practical, and genuinely empowering.

Chady Aoun

Chady Aoun

Senior Psychologist and Behaviour Support Practitioner

Multidisciplinary | Assessment-driven | Governance-focused

Chady supports individuals through:

Chady is a highly experienced psychologist whose work spans both public and private sectors. At Affective Care, he delivers integrated behavioural and psychological services, supporting clients of all ages through assessment, therapy, and tailored intervention.

Known for his leadership within multidisciplinary teams, Chady brings structure, insight, and consistency to complex presentations. His expertise includes early intervention, rehabilitation, and complex case management, with a strong commitment to clinical governance and quality care.

Chady’s work is grounded in evidence-based practice and collaborative problem-solving. He supports individuals, families, and teams to navigate complexity with clarity, ensuring care remains ethical, coordinated, and effective.

Miray El-Hachem

Miray El-Hachem

Positive Behaviour Therapist & Registered Counsellor (ACA Level 2)

Holistic | Education-informed | Adolescent-focused

Miray supports individuals through:

Miray brings over 20 years of experience in education into her clinical work as a Positive Behaviour Therapist and Registered Counsellor. Her practice integrates behavioural science with a deep understanding of human development, particularly during adolescence.

She takes a holistic approach, blending structure with empathy to support individuals through behavioural challenges. Miray’s work is grounded in understanding the whole person—their environment, relationships, and emotional world.

Through compassion and insight, Miray supports individuals to develop self-awareness, regulation, and confidence. Her practice reflects a balance of science and humanity, creating space for growth that feels both supported and respectful.

Anabell Beattie-Bowers

Anabell Beattie-Bowers

Registered Psychologist

Relational | Empowerment-focused | Trauma-aware

Anabelle supports children and adults through:

Anabelle works alongside individuals with warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person’s inner world. As a psychologist, she supports both children and adults to strengthen emotional awareness, build resilience, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Her therapeutic style is tailored and responsive, integrating approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Circle of Security to meet the unique needs of each client. Anabelle places strong emphasis on empowerment—helping people understand their patterns, reconnect with their values, and develop tools that support lasting change.

Anabelle’s work is grounded in safety, collaboration, and trust. She believes therapy is not about fixing people, but about creating space for insight, growth, and meaningful connection—supporting individuals to move forward with greater confidence and emotional clarity.

Brandon Boumelhem

Brandon Boumelhem

Occupational Therapist

Functional independence | Strengths-based | NDIS-focused

Brandon supports individuals through:

Brandon’s work centres on helping people build skills that translate into real, everyday independence. As an Occupational Therapist, he partners with individuals, families, and carers to identify what matters most in daily life and then builds practical pathways toward those goals.

His approach is client-centred and evidence-based, grounded in collaboration and respect for each person’s strengths, environment, and pace. Brandon understands that meaningful outcomes are rarely achieved in isolation, so he works closely with support networks to ensure strategies are realistic, sustainable, and supportive of long-term participation.

Through the NDIS, Brandon supports people to increase autonomy, confidence, and engagement in daily routines. His work is guided by a belief that independence is not about doing everything alone—it’s about having the right supports, skills, and systems in place to live with choice and dignity.

Natalie Soto

Natalie Soto

Registered Psychologist | PBS

Bilingual | Assessment-focused | Person-centred

Natalie supports children and adults through:

Natalie is a bilingual psychologist (English/Spanish) with extensive experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Her work spans assessment and therapy, with a particular interest in forensic psychology and complex presentations.

She combines evidence-based practice with creativity and flexibility, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs, culture, and goals. Natalie’s approach is grounded in collaboration, ensuring clients feel understood, supported, and actively involved in their care.

Through thoughtful assessment and therapeutic intervention, Natalie supports individuals to build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

Edric Limbo

Edric Limbo

Speech-Language Pathologist

Rehabilitation-focused | Goal-driven | Community-oriented

Edric supports individuals through:

Edric’s practice is centred on helping people reconnect—both with their communication and with their communities. Working with adults and children, he has a strong interest in stroke rehabilitation and supporting individuals through the process of rebuilding communication skills.

His approach is practical and goal-focused, ensuring therapy remains relevant to everyday life. Edric collaborates closely with clients and families to identify meaningful outcomes and develop strategies that support confidence, participation, and independence.

Edric finds deep fulfilment in witnessing people regain their voice and reconnect with others. His work is guided by respect, patience, and a belief in each person’s capacity for recovery and growth.

Heather Pinel

Heather Pinel

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner & Registered Counsellor

Trauma-informed | Neuroscience-integrated | Relational

Heather supports individuals through:

Heather is an accomplished Behaviour Support Practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families. Her work integrates neuroscience, psychological theory, and trauma-informed practice to address complex presentations including attachment trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, and psychosocial disability.

Heather’s approach is collaborative and whole-person focused, ensuring behaviour support plans reflect both evidence and lived experience. She works closely with families and support networks to build strategies that enhance emotional wellbeing, safety, and functional independence.

Her commitment to holistic care ensures individuals receive support that honours identity, relationships, and long-term quality of life.

Charbel Azzi

Charbel Azzi

Speech-Language Pathologist

Communication | Connection | Technology-enhanced

Charbel supports children and adults through:

Charbel’s work is driven by a passion for helping people connect more fully with the world around them. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, he supports both paediatric and adult clients to strengthen communication, social interaction, and participation in daily life.

Since 2022, Charbel has worked across diverse settings, tailoring therapy to each person’s goals, strengths, and communication style. He has a particular interest in integrating technology into therapy, using innovative tools to enhance engagement and outcomes.

Charbel brings curiosity and creativity into his practice, believing communication is not just about words, but about connection, confidence, and belonging. His approach supports individuals to express themselves more clearly and engage meaningfully with others across home, school, work, and community environments.

Nisreen El-Saidi

Nisreen El-Saidi

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Grace Boutros

Grace Boutros

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Shayma Sadek

Shayma Sadek

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Ali Bazzi

Ali Bazzi

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Areeba Chaudhry

Areeba Chaudhry

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Joana Suh

Joana Suh

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Neurodiversity-affirming | Strengths-based | Mental health-focused

Joana supports children, adolescents, and adults through:

Joana is a Senior Occupational Therapist with a strong commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice. She works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing complex emotional and behavioural needs, including bipolar affective disorder and other mental health conditions.

Her experience spans a range of developmental and neurodevelopmental presentations, including autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome. Joana’s clinical focus includes building fine motor, cognitive, sensory, and emotional regulation skills to support participation in everyday life.

Joana is particularly passionate about peer-mediated, client-centred, and strengths-based approaches. Her work supports individuals of all ages to increase social inclusion, functional independence, and overall quality of life.

Rita Dagher

Rita Dagher

Psychologist | Managing Director – Affective Care & Affective Health Services

Humanistic | Systems-led | Clinically grounded

Rita supports individuals, families, and communities through:

Rita works at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and purpose-driven care. As a psychologist and Managing Director, she brings both clinical depth and strategic clarity to every layer of service delivery at Affective Care and Affective Health Services. Her work is grounded in the belief that systems should adapt to people—not the other way around.

With a strong clinical foundation and a humanistic leadership style, Rita ensures that psychological therapy, allied health, and in-home supports remain emotionally intelligent, ethical, and genuinely person-centred. She leads teams with integrity, cultivating cultures of safety, reflection, and excellence so that practitioners can deliver their best work and clients can experience care that feels respectful and empowering.

Rita’s approach bridges therapeutic insight with organisational vision. She understands that sustainable outcomes require both skilled clinicians and well-designed systems. Through thoughtful leadership and clinical oversight, she supports services that respond to complexity with compassion, accountability, and innovation—creating meaningful, long-term impact for individuals, families, and the broader community.