BOOK
LAUNCH
2025
(Teacher Attitudes and Strategies to Support Australian Indigenous Students)
New Book by
Dr. Linda Llewellyn
Transforming Behaviour Support
with Cultural Integrity
We are proud to announce the release of Towards Culturally Appropriate Behaviour Support—a timely and essential guide that brings cultural responsiveness to the forefront of behaviour support practices in education.
Written by respected educator and researcher Linda Llewellyn, this book challenges one-size-fits-all behaviour strategies and offers a new way forward—one that values cultural context, community knowledge, and the voices of those most impacted.
Whether you’re an educator, behaviour specialist, school leader, or allied professional, this book provides the insight and practical tools you need to support behaviour in a way that is just, relevant, and sustainable.
About The Author
Linda Llewellyn is an experienced educator and researcher with a long-standing commitment to inclusive education and cultural responsiveness. Her work is grounded in respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and driven by a passion for systemic change.
Buy The Book
Whether you're working in a mainstream classroom, a support unit, a leadership role, or in allied health and wellbeing services, this book offers practical strategies grounded in deep cultural awareness and respect.
Available Now from AMBA Press
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What You'll Learn
Why traditional behaviour management strategies often fall short in culturally diverse contexts.
How to develop behaviour support plans that are informed by community perspectives.
Real-world examples of culturally responsive practices in action.
Tools for self-reflection and systems change in educational settings.
Referees
Toni Simmonds, (Previous)
Head of Primary Carinity Education, Shalom QLD
E: toni_simmonds@outlook.com
Lisa Fitzsimmons, Acting Principal,
St Francis, Ayr QLD
E: lfitzsimmons1@outlook.com or
lfitzsimmons1@sfatsv.catholic.edu.au
Karen Krzelj, Acting Head of Primary, St Anthony's Catholic College, Townsville QLD
E: Karen Krzelj kkrzelj1@sacc.catholic.edu.au
