Dr Lee Cubis
Clinical Psychologist | Supervisor | Consultant
Dr Lee Cubis is a Clinical Psychologist and Specialist Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, with more than two decades of experience across the disability, health, and psychology sectors. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a career spanning frontline practice, leadership, and research, Lee is known for his practical, values-led approach to complex systems and care.
He has worked in hospital settings, schools, residential care services, and NDIS-funded roles, supporting individuals with complex needs while also helping teams and organisations navigate clinical, operational, and systemic challenges. His areas of expertise include positive behaviour support, neurodiversity-affirming practice, hospital discharge planning, team design, supervision, and workforce development.
Lee is a thoughtful and experienced supervisor who supports allied health professionals, PBS practitioners, and psychologists through reflective, structured, and ethical supervision. He brings warmth, clarity, and a strong grounding in real-world practice.
As a published researcher, Lee has contributed to national and international literature on topics including Positive Behaviour Support, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, neurodiversity, housing and support design, and hospital-to-home transitions. His research and consulting work continue to influence policy, practice, and service design.
Through Qube Consulting, Lee now offers supervision, professional development, and tailored consulting to individuals and organisations looking to strengthen their practice, respond to complexity, and create sustainable, person-centred systems of support.
Reviewed Publications
September 2024
A Positive Behaviour Support Practice Framework for Disability and Community Services in Australia that prioritises human rights and evidence-based practices
📅 Published 17 September 2024 in Disability and Rehabilitation
This peer-reviewed framework introduces a rights-based, evidence-informed model for implementing Positive Behaviour Support across disability and community services. It integrates legislative context and function-based PBS principles to support culturally sensitive and socially valid practice across settings.
🔗 Read article (DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2402079)
January 2024
Well, what are you going to do when you’re out there?’: a scoping review of successful hospital discharge for people with acquired disability and complex needs aged 18–65 years
📅 Published 17 January 2024 in Brain Impairment
A first-of-its-kind scoping review of 16 studies examining hospital discharge for younger adults with acquired disability and complex needs. Key findings highlight the importance of coordinated care, early stakeholder involvement, and practical preparation—particularly in housing and community supports—to improve discharge outcomes.
🔗 Read full article (DOI:10.1071/IB23088)
January 2024
Well, what are you going to do when you’re out there?’: a scoping review of successful hospital discharge for people with acquired disability and complex needs aged 18–65 years
📅 Published 17 January 2024 in Brain Impairment
A first-of-its-kind scoping review of 16 studies examining hospital discharge for younger adults with acquired disability and complex needs. Key findings highlight the importance of coordinated care, early stakeholder involvement, and practical preparation—particularly in housing and community supports—to improve discharge outcomes.
🔗 Read full article (DOI:10.1071/IB23088)
May 2022
Evaluating the discharge planning process: Barriers, challenges, and facilitators of timely and effective discharge for people with disability and complex needs
📅 Published May 2022 (Summer Foundation / La Trobe University report)
A mixed-method investigation into delays affecting hospital discharge for NDIS participants with complex needs. It identifies systemic contributors such as late funding, housing inaccessibility, and coordination breakdowns—recommending earlier planning, streamlined housing systems, and improved multi-stakeholder engagement.
🔗 Download full report (Summer Foundation)
Published Reports
September 2024
A Positive Behaviour Support Practice Framework for Disability and Community Services in Australia that prioritises human rights and evidence-based practices
📅 Published 17 September 2024 in Disability and Rehabilitation
This peer-reviewed framework introduces a rights-based, evidence-informed model for implementing Positive Behaviour Support across disability and community services. It integrates legislative context and function-based PBS principles to support culturally sensitive and socially valid practice across settings.
🔗 Read article (DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2402079)
January 2024
Well, what are you going to do when you’re out there?’: a scoping review of successful hospital discharge for people with acquired disability and complex needs aged 18–65 years
📅 Published 17 January 2024 in Brain Impairment
A first-of-its-kind scoping review of 16 studies examining hospital discharge for younger adults with acquired disability and complex needs. Key findings highlight the importance of coordinated care, early stakeholder involvement, and practical preparation—particularly in housing and community supports—to improve discharge outcomes.
🔗 Read full article (DOI:10.1071/IB23088)
May 2022
Evaluating the discharge planning process: Barriers, challenges, and facilitators of timely and effective discharge for people with disability and complex needs
📅 Published May 2022 (Summer Foundation / La Trobe University report)
A mixed-method investigation into delays affecting hospital discharge for NDIS participants with complex needs. It identifies systemic contributors such as late funding, housing inaccessibility, and coordination breakdowns—recommending earlier planning, streamlined housing systems, and improved multi-stakeholder engagement.
🔗 Download full report (Summer Foundation)