Supporting stability where complexity is highest

Behavioural Risk & Engagement Trust (BRET) provides non-clinical behavioural engagement and stabilisation services that work alongside Behaviour Support Practitioners and service providers supporting high-complexity male cohorts.

We specialise in early engagement, interim stabilisation, and real-world implementation support — particularly where disengagement, justice involvement, AOD history, or family system stress prevents plans from taking effect.

BRET works with organisations supporting individuals who are:

• Experiencing complex behavioural presentations
• Disengaged or resistant to traditional services
• Involved with justice, child protection, or multiple systems
• At risk of service breakdown or escalation
• Requiring male-to-male engagement to build trust and rapport

Our services are designed to complement existing clinical and governance frameworks — not replace them.

Behavioural Engagement & Stabilisation

We provide structured engagement and stabilisation support during the most challenging stages of service delivery, including:

• Rapport-building with high-resistance participants
• Interim stabilisation prior to Behaviour Support Plans taking effect
• Behavioural de-escalation in community and home settings
• Supporting consistency during periods of escalation or transition

We assist providers by helping translate strategies into real-world environments:

• Supporting implementation of Behaviour Support strategies
• Observing behavioural patterns and contextual factors
• Providing practical feedback to BSPs and care teams
• Supporting families and carers under stress

Our role exists to reduce pressure on frontline practitioners and prevent avoidable escalation:

• Supporting continuity where engagement is fragile
• Reducing practitioner burnout in high-intensity cases
• Acting as a stabilising presence during complex periods
• Helping services retain participants others struggle to support

BRET operates as an independent specialist consultancy, not an employment or support-worker service.

We work alongside existing teams under clear boundaries:

• Non-clinical
• Non-signatory
• No authoring or approval of Behaviour Support Plans
• No restrictive practice authority

All clinical governance, authorisation, and reporting remains with the provider.

Services are delivered through a retainer-based specialist access model, allowing providers to:

• Secure priority access to specialist engagement capacity
• Deploy support selectively where risk and complexity are highest
• Maintain predictable costs
• Avoid employment and onboarding risk

Short-term pilot engagements are available to assess fit and impact.

• Immediate engagement capacity with recruitment delays
• Support for the most challenging male cohorts
• Reduced escalation and service breakdown
• Protected BSP time and practitioner wellbeing
• Clear governance boundaries and audit-safe positioning

Our role is to support stability — quietly, professionally, and effectively

Behavioural Risk & Engagement Trust (BRET) is an Australian discretionary trading trust operating in Victoria.

We exist to fill a recognised gap between engagement and clinical intervention — supporting services to reach a point where formal plans can succeed.

To discuss a pilot engagement or learn more about how BRET can support your team:

Behavioural Risk & Engagement Trust (BRET)

Melbourne, VIC

E: engagement@bret.org.au