
Finding the right ABA therapy provider in Melbourne can take time, particularly when families are trying to understand what each provider offers, where services are delivered and whether they work with NDIS participants.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is used by a range of Australian providers as part of early intervention, skill development and behaviour support programs. The type of ABA program can vary considerably between providers, so it is worth asking about the approach, setting, therapist qualifications, supervision and how the program is tailored to the individual.
Helping Hands Behaviour Support (HHBS) provides Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy alongside Positive Behaviour Support and Early Childhood Intervention.
HHBS states that it supports NDIS participants with autism, ADHD, global developmental delay and behaviours of concern. Its ABA services can be delivered at home or in a centre, depending on the child's needs and the service arrangement.
The provider currently advertises ABA therapy across Melbourne, including areas such as Bundoora, Craigieburn, Clayton, Dandenong, Cranbourne, Point Cook, Werribee and surrounding suburbs.
2. The Little Co
The Little Co provides mobile ABA early intervention and Positive Behaviour Support services across Melbourne.
The provider describes its ABA services as supporting children with developmental delays, autism and learning or behavioural concerns. Services are delivered through a mobile model, with the team working with children and families in their everyday environments.
Learning for Life Autism Centre is a Melbourne not-for-profit organisation supporting autistic and neurodivergent children.
Its core programs include Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI), an ABA-based early intervention approach for young children with autism. Learning for Life states that its early intervention services are designed around individual children's communication, social, academic and adaptive living skills.
The organisation currently provides services at its Kew centre as well as in clients' homes and places of learning. It is also a registered NDIS provider.
The word "ABA" does not necessarily mean every provider delivers therapy in the same way. Programs can differ in intensity, setting, goals, supervision and the way families are involved.
Before choosing a provider, ask:
Some providers operate from dedicated clinics, while others provide mobile services at home, school or in community settings. For younger children, families may want to know whether therapy can be incorporated into everyday routines and environments.
Ask about the qualifications and experience of the people working directly with your child and who supervises their program.
A good starting point is to ask how the provider identifies goals and measures progress. Goals may relate to communication, learning, social skills, independence, daily living or behaviour, depending on the individual.
Some programs include parent training and coaching so families can use strategies outside therapy sessions. Ask how much training and communication is included.
If you are using NDIS funding, confirm whether the provider is registered, whether they can work with your type of plan and which supports can be funded under your plan.
Ask what the first few weeks look like, how goals are established, how progress is reviewed and how often the program is changed when a child is not making expected progress.
There are several ABA and ABA-based intervention options available across Melbourne, ranging from dedicated autism and early intervention centres to mobile providers that deliver therapy at home, school or other community settings.
The most suitable service will depend on the child's age, goals, support needs, preferred setting, location and funding arrangement. It is worth speaking with more than one provider and asking specific questions about how each program would work for your child.
Provider information and contact details in this article were checked against publicly available provider websites and business information in September 2026. Contact each provider directly to confirm current services, eligibility, NDIS arrangements, locations and availability.