Inspiration and Guidance

Insights

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Welcome to Insights!

We are Joseph Randolph (Jorandi) Bowers PhD and Dwayne Andrew Wannamarra Kennedy, PhD

Our PhDs are in Counselling Psychotherapy and we are senior specialists in our fields of practice. As down-to-earth and practical people. We help others to solve problems and find solutions. Our therapy work is heartfelt and applied to real life.

This blog/newsletter shares our insights over the years. The blog began in 2015, and more recent publications reflect the increasing complexity and depth of the field and of our readership. As a niche community based project we’ve had over 60,000 visitors to our site during these now more than 10 years. That is an impressive accomplishment in Australia.

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Jo Bowers 2/2/26 Jo Bowers 2/2/26

Ten Years of Change Since the NDIS Began in NSW

Amazing 10 years since NDIS launched in NSW and began roll out across Australia - time to reflect and remember.

Jo Bowers 5/1/26 Jo Bowers 5/1/26

Why People Seek Counselling and Behaviour Support Therapy

Reasons people seek counselling and behaviour therapy are many, and everyone wants a better go. join us to learn more.

Jo Bowers 18/12/25 Jo Bowers 18/12/25

The Jurisprudential Basis for Kinship-Centred Disability Support: Aligning NDIS Funding with UNDRIP and International Human Rights Precedents

A pivotal paper on the inequalities of NDIS policy for Aboriginal Australians - and how to move forward.

Jo Bowers 15/12/25 Jo Bowers 15/12/25

The Evolving Landscape of Autism Support (2020–2025): Neurological Mechanisms, Applied Interventions, and the Paradigm Shift in Level 2 Care

An in-depth discussion of the most recent research findings for Autism Level 2 Support up to and including 2025.

Jo Bowers 1/12/25 Jo Bowers 1/12/25

Double Gifted - And Fabulous

Rare to reframe complex diagnosis as giftedness - but this is all about perception. What you see is what you get. So why not see past the mask?

Jo Bowers 28/11/25 Jo Bowers 28/11/25

"My situation is high-risk. Why don't I have a behaviour support plan?" Understanding NDIS Safety Plans vs. Long-Term Plans

Deep dive into why BSPs can take a while to create, how to engage the process, and ways to address the challenges to find help and work with the help when you find them.

Jo Bowers 3/11/25 Jo Bowers 3/11/25

Positive Behaviour Support 101

Positive Behaviour Support is awesome actually, and life changing for anyone who wants to have a go.

Jo Bowers 15/10/25 Jo Bowers 15/10/25

Behaviour Support, for real.

Behaviour support for real life is balance and flow. Join Jo Bowers PhD to reflect on the mystery of finding the flow.

Jo Bowers 6/10/25 Jo Bowers 6/10/25

How to Learn from Experience

Learning is fun! Who says? Here are ways to enjoy learning and change.

Jo Bowers 29/9/25 Jo Bowers 29/9/25

Behaviour Support and Human Rights

Human rights are central to positive behaviour support. Here we review key values.

Jo Bowers 24/9/25 Jo Bowers 24/9/25

Beyond Talk Therapy - Getting Positive Outcomes

Therapy helps us in relationships and life, in practical ways. How vital this is during these times of change.

Jo Bowers 22/9/25 Jo Bowers 22/9/25

Understanding Relationship Behaviour Support

Relational behaviour support is funded under NDIS as a practical solution focused service. Learn more here.

Jo Bowers 15/9/25 Jo Bowers 15/9/25

Understanding Behaviour Support

Behaviour support is really practical and life-changing because the approach builds on skills and abilities.

Jo Bowers 13/9/25 Jo Bowers 13/9/25

What is Functional Assessment of Behaviour - Why Do I need it?

Functional assessment of behaviour is really helpful. Here is why.