Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member‑led communities within ABA Australia that bring together professionals who share a common interest, practice area, or emerging issue in behaviour analysis.
SIGs are one of the most direct ways members can:
Influence the strategic direction of ABA Australia
Contribute to practice guidance, resources, and position statements
Build professional networks with peers across Australia
Develop leadership experience within a national professional body
If you have an idea, passion, or concern about a specific area of practice then a SIG is how you turn that into action.
What does a SIG Do?
Identify emerging issues or gaps in practice
Advise ABA Australia on policy, advocacy, or professional standards
Develop resources such as practice briefs, guidance documents, or discussion papers
Support knowledge‑sharing and peer discussion
Propose professional development activities or events
Each SIG determines its own priorities within the scope of ABA Australia’s mission and governance framework
Who can join a SIG?
All current ABA Australia members can join one or more SIGs
There is no additional cost to participate
Members may participate in multiple SIGs at the same time
Start a new SIG
Creating a SIG is straightforward and supported by ABA Australia.
You might consider proposing a SIG if you:
See a gap in current professional discussion or guidance
Want to collaborate with others on a specific practice issue
Are motivated to help shape the profession in Australia
What's Required?
A small group of interested members
A clear focus or area of interest
Alignment with ABA Australia’s mission and values
Current SIGs
Intensive Early Intervention (IEI) SIG
Focus: Intensive and early behaviour intervention across service settings
The IEI SIG provides a forum for members working in or interested in intensive behaviour intervention to:
Share practice‑based insights
Discuss implementation challenges and innovations
Inform ABA Australia’s work in this area
SIG Outputs
Resources developed by SIG members to support evidence-based practice and informed decision-making.
What are empirically supported early interventions for young autistic children?
A practitioner-focused handout summarising the empirical evidence supporting early behaviour intervention.
Get Involved
Whether you want to join an existing SIG, express interest in a new one, or lead the creation of a SIG, we encourage you to take the next step.
Questions about SIGs? Contact our Admin Team (admin@auaba.com) for support
Together, SIGs help ensure that ABA Australia remains member‑driven, responsive, and forward‑looking
The Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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