About Empirico
Empirico is a Queensland-based behaviour support provider established by Daniel, a Behaviour Support Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the disability and community services sector. The service is committed to helping NDIS participants live safer, more independent, and more fulfilling lives through high-quality, evidence-based behaviour support that is tailored to individual needs.
After working with larger providers, Daniel chose to establish Empirico in order to offer independent support and advice that participants and providers can trust. His focus is on helping individuals achieve their goals without hidden agendas or competing priorities. Being independent allows him to provide clear, honest guidance that is driven solely by the needs of the individual and the goal of improving their quality of life.
Empirico believes that every person has the right to a good quality of life and the opportunity to pursue personal goals. This belief underpins all aspects of the service.
With the right support, many of the barriers that prevent people from living well can be reduced or overcome—including behaviours that place individuals at risk or limit their opportunities. Empirico works to understand what these behaviours communicate and responds in ways that are ethical, practical, and person-centred.
Support strategies are designed to improve quality of life, promote independence, and support progress toward outcomes that matter to the individual. Participants, families, and providers are engaged as partners in creating meaningful, lasting change.
Empirico’s approach is grounded in:
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Trauma-informed practice
- Neuroaffirming principles
- Therapeutic models such as DBT, CBT, ACT, and Positive Psychology
Each individual’s needs and capabilities are thoroughly assessed in collaboration with participants and their support teams to ensure strategies are aligned with personal goals and everyday environments. Plans are designed to be practical, ethical, and tailored to each person’s unique context.
Empirico finds that in many cases, when a person’s quality of life is improved and their individual needs are understood, immediate and meaningful changes are achieved.
Empirico combines deep sector experience with a strong commitment to ethical, person-centred practice. Support extends beyond writing behaviour support plans.
Empirico works with individuals, families, and support teams to ensure strategies are understood, implemented effectively, and refined over time to remain practical and sustainable.
This approach is grounded in real-world insight and a dedication to delivering support that is not only evidence-based but also responsive to the everyday realities faced by those receiving and providing support. As an independent provider, Empirico offers advice that participants, stakeholders, and providers can trust. The guidance is free from competing interests and focused solely on helping individuals achieve meaningful outcomes.
About Daniel
Daniel has over 20 years of experience in the disability and community services sector. He began his career as a support worker and has since worked across a variety of settings, including:
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Aged care and residential child safety
- Government-run accommodation and respite services
- Autism-specific services
- Forensic and involuntary treatment settings, supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration or secure mental health facilities
He has provided behaviour support both before and after the introduction of the NDIS in Queensland. Daniel also works with providers to ensure compliance with restrictive practice requirements and supports them through NDIS accreditation processes. His experience spans both frontline support and strategic advisory roles, and he is well-versed in both NDIS Commission regulations and Queensland safeguarding legislation.
Daniel holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), along with:
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
- Certificate IV in Frontline Management
- Diploma of Multimedia
His professional training includes:
- Functional Assessment & Positive Behaviour Intervention
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid
- Advanced Suicide Prevention
He is also a certified Team Teach Intermediate Level Trainer, qualified to instruct support staff in physical disengagement techniques when necessary. Daniel’s practice is guided by Positive Behaviour Support and informed by a range of evidence-based frameworks, including trauma-informed care, neuroaffirming approaches, Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, ACT, CBT, DBT, and Positive Psychology. He tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each individual, helping them overcome barriers and work toward their goals.
Outside of his professional role, Daniel volunteers as a Scout Leader, facilitating camping, bushwalking, and other outdoor activities that help young people build confidence and resilience. He enjoys cooking, gaming, and watching movies, and is a dedicated Brisbane Broncos supporter. He also loves attending live music events and festivals.