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Rowena Cornish, Behaviour Support Practitioner and Clinical Supervisor at Conscious Healthcare SA

Rowena Cornish

Behaviour Support Practitioner and Clinical Supervisor · Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability Studies)

Over 20 years alongside people with intellectual disability and the teams around them.

Rowena is one of CHSA’s two PBS clinical supervisors and has been a Developmental Educator for more than 20 years. She works mostly with adults with intellectual disability, including Down syndrome and other genetic conditions, and guides the team’s plans across every area.

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  • Works withMostly adults, plus teens and children
  • Key interestsIntellectual disability, including Down syndrome and other genetic conditions, and reducing restrictive practices
  • SessionsAt home, at both clinics or by telehealth
  • FundingNDIS clients only

Who does Rowena support?

As one of our two clinical supervisors, Rowena guides the team’s plans across all of these areas. Her own work is mostly with adults with intellectual disability, including Down syndrome and other genetic conditions.

Autism, ADHD and neurodivergenceAutism, including people with high support needs, ADHD, PDA + 3 more
  • Autism, including people with high support needs
  • ADHD
  • PDA (demand avoidance)
  • OCD alongside autism or disability
  • Sensory processing differences
  • Anxiety alongside autism or ADHD
Intellectual disability and developmental delay, Key interest Intellectual disability, Down syndrome and other genetic conditionsGlobal developmental delay
  • Intellectual disability , Key interest
  • Global developmental delay
  • Down syndrome and other genetic conditions , Key interest
Communication and physical disabilityNon-speaking and complex communication needs, cerebral palsy + 2 more
  • Non-speaking and complex communication needs
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Epilepsy alongside disability
  • Vision or hearing impairment alongside disability
Psychosocial disability and mental healthSchizophrenia, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD + 1 more
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mental illness alongside intellectual disability
Brain injury and dementiaAcquired brain injury, including stroke + 1 more
  • Acquired brain injury, including stroke
  • Dementia, including early-onset dementia
Behaviours of concernAggression towards others, self-injury and self-harm, running away + 2 more
  • Aggression towards others
  • Self-injury and self-harm
  • Running away (absconding)
  • Property damage
  • Complex behaviours with several causes
Sleep and toiletingSleep difficulties, toileting
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Toileting
Restrictive practices and complex situations, Key interest Reducing and removing restrictive practicesBehaviour support plans that include regulated restrictive practices + 2 more
  • Reducing and removing restrictive practices , Key interest
  • Behaviour support plans that include regulated restrictive practices
  • Justice involvement
  • Child protection involvement
Culturally and linguistically diverse familiesWorking with CALD families and support teams
  • Working with CALD families and support teams

Don't see your situation? Call us on 08 8166 4700 and our team will talk it through with you.

About Rowena

Rowena has spent more than 20 years as a Developmental Educator, across support coordination, behaviour support and multidisciplinary teams, in community, accommodation and employment settings.

“My approach is person-centred, collaborative and strengths-based. I take the time to understand who you are, so we can develop practical strategies that support your independence, safety, and overall quality of life.”

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Applied Science in Disability Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

Degrees and certificates

Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability Studies)
Graduate Certificate in Project Management

How does Rowena work?

Every CHSA behaviour support journey follows the same steps, with timings you can plan around.

  1. Initial consultation

    90 minutes. Getting to know the person, their goals and their support network.

  2. Quick safety plan

    Within 1 month. Early strategies to keep everyone safe while we learn more.

  3. Functional behaviour assessment

    Before the full plan. Understanding the reasons behind behaviours of concern.

  4. Comprehensive behaviour support plan

    Within 6 months. Practical strategies built on what the assessment found.

  5. Team training

    Once the plan is ready. For family, support workers and educators, so the plan works day to day.

  6. Regular reviews

    At least yearly. Checking what's working and updating the plan as life changes.

In Rowena’s words

“In our work together, I focus on creating a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable, heard, and actively involved in the process. I work closely with you and your support network to build strategies that are realistic, consistent, and meaningful across all areas of your life.”

Where can you see Rowena?

At home, in clinic or by video. Rowena works Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Home visit area A simple diagram, not to scale: home visits from Gawler in the north to Aldinga in the south and Mt Barker in the east, with the North Clinic in Salisbury and the South Clinic in Seacliff. Gawler Adelaide Mt Barker Aldinga North ClinicSalisbury South ClinicSeacliff
Home visit area · not to scale

At home

Rowena visits homes, SIL and schools anywhere between Gawler, Aldinga and Mt Barker. Travel is charged at 50% of our standard hourly rate.

In clinic

Rowena sees people at both of our clinics.

North Clinic40 Ann St, Salisbury 5108Get directions to North Clinic
South Clinic18-20 Scholefield Rd, Seacliff 5049Get directions to South Clinic

Clinics are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Prefer video? Rowena also sees people by telehealth, wherever you are in Australia.

How is it funded?

NDIS clients are welcome.

NDIS

Positive behaviour support is funded through the NDIS. You'll need Improved Relationships funding in your NDIS plan, then you can send us a referral. We're a registered NDIS provider, and plan-managed, self-managed and NDIA-managed plans are all accepted.

Support coordinators: the key referral details are at the end of this page.

Send an NDIS referral

Not quite the right fit? Meet our other behaviour support practitioners.

See all our behaviour support practitioners

How do I get started?

Send us an enquiry and let us know you'd like to see Rowena, or give us a call. We usually reply within 1 to 2 business days.

Enquire about Rowena 08 8166 4700
  • A free first call. Our triage team will talk through your goals, your funding and where you'd like to meet. There's no cost for this call.
  • Then your first appointment with Rowena. Appointments are charged at our usual fees.

Good to have ready

  • NDIS: your NDIS number and plan details, and who manages your plan

Not sure Rowena is the right fit? Send an enquiry anyway, and our team will suggest someone.

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