Meet Amalie: Developmental Educator and Behaviour Support Practitioner

It’s the small things that matter

Amalie Fiebiger
Developmental Educator and Behaviour Support Practitioner, BaptistCare, SA. 

With a calm confidence, genuine empathy and a passion for human rights, it’s no wonder Amalie thrives as a Developmental Educator and Behaviour Support Practitioner at BaptistCare, SA.

Guided by her person-centred approach, Amalie recognises it’s the small things that really matter. “The most rewarding part of my role is seeing the everyday achievements of people with disability and helping them to engage in their favourite activities,” she says. “Often, the small things are the big wins.”

Amalie believes in understanding each person’s life story - their experiences, background, needs, and dreams - as the key to helping them fully connect with their community and live meaningful lives.

That curiosity about people and what shapes them was what first drew Amalie to BaptistCare in SA in January 2024. In her role, she spends time getting to know each participant to help them find positive ways to develop skills and build capacity in a variety of areas in their life.

“I meet with families, support workers and other professionals to make sure we’re all working towards the same goals. There’s also lots of teamwork, we collaborate to share ideas, problem-solve and support each other to make a meaningful impact.”

Amalie’s days are full and varied - from home visits and training sessions to behaviour support plans, advocacy, and communicating with families and stakeholders.

“No two days are the same,” she says. “That’s what I love about it. We build trust and empower people, and we advocate for those who can’t always speak up for themselves.”

Amalie approaches everything she does with a positive energy and a touch of creativity. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, painting, gardening and travelling, with past adventures taking her from Vietnam to Peru. At home, she’s kept company by Penny, her mischievous but lovable floppy-eared rabbit.

One of Amalie’s proudest moments was supporting a participant to access equipment that would encourage her to stay active. “Through advocacy, she now has a large ten-pin bowling set and indoor and outdoor basketball hoops,” she shares. “It’s simple, but it means so much to her.”

Helping people feel seen, heard and valued is what drives Amalie every day. “For me, it’s all about connection,” she says. “Building trust and helping people realise what they can do - that’s what makes it so rewarding.”