APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists

Committee Information

Below are details of the current committee and vacancies. The APS is always on the look out for members who are interested in joining a Member Group committee, to help support and promote members, the profession, and the APS. For more information about joining a Member Groups committee, click here.

Have questions? Please feel free to contact committee members via PsyCommunity direct message here or reach out to APS Member Groups via [email protected].

Chair

Dr Kelly Gough
Dr. Kelly Gough is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist with nearly two decades of experience in evidence-based practice across diverse settings. As Chair of the CCN, he is committed to fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and professional excellence within the field. Known for his warm and engaging approach, Dr. Gough blends clinical expertise with a deep understanding of community needs, and enjoys working with individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, neurodevelopmental disorders, and substance dependency.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Gough is dedicated to advancing the profession through education, mentorship, and advocacy. He actively supports emerging clinicians, promotes innovative research, and works to create a more inclusive and accessible environment for practitioners and clients alike. His goals as a leader centre on empowering colleagues, strengthening professional networks, and ensuring the field continues to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Secretary

Dr Rowena Beecham
Rowena has worked clinically as a neuropsychologist in public health settings for over 15 years. She recently moved from Melbourne to Canberra and currently works at the University of Canberra. She is keen to advocate for neuropsychology as a profession, and for better access to neuropsychology for the people who most need us.

Treasurer

Dr Yi Leng Fung

CPD Coordinator

Position vacant

Committee Member

Dr Bernadette Bibb

Committee Member

Dr Monica Williams

CPD Committe Chair

Dr Emily Hindman

Early Career Representative

Dr Lauren Rossetti
Dr Lauren Rossetti is a registered Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar with experience in paediatric neuropsychological assessment and support. She has a PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology from Monash University and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI).

Currently working in the community at the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology Group (CANGroup) and as a postdoctoral researcher at MCRI, Lauren’s work focuses on supporting neurodiverse young people and investigating school-age outcomes following preterm birth. She is the National Early Career Representative for the Australian Psychological Society, College of Clinical Neuropsychologists and an Early Career Representative in Clinical Sciences at MCRI.

Outside of her research and clinical work, Lauren co-hosts a psychology podcast, called This Might Help, which translates complex research findings into practical, accessible content for the community.

Early Career Representative

Ms Vivian Leung
Vivian Leung is an early career clinical neuropsychologist working in the areas of drug health and mental health in Western Sydney. Vivian is passionate about empowering clients, by assisting them to support themselves and helping them get the right supports in place. Vivian hopes to give back to the neuropsychology community by working on ways to support other early career neuropsychologists and keeping clinicians updated via the college website. In her spare time, Vivian enjoys yoga, cooking and spending time in nature.

Student Representative

Miss Chandelle Piazza
Chandelle is a Clinical Neuropsychology Ph.D. student exploring the relationships between cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and cognition in young adults born very preterm. With a keen interest in pediatric neuropsychology, her clinical interests span brain injury, rehabilitation, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Chandelle aspires to pursue both clinical and research roles in the pediatric population, emphasising a person-centered and family approach alongside translating research findings to clinical practice. Equally, Chandelle wishes to support the professional development of students as they navigate the field of neuropsychology.

Chair
NSW

Dr Karen Wallace

Chair
SA

Dr Amie Foran

Chair
VIC

Dr Caroline Gurvich
Caroline is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and an Associate Professor and Deputy Director of HER Centre Australia at Monash University where she leads research exploring neuropsychology in relation to women's mental health. She also works in private practice and is the co-director of The Neuropsychology Practice.

Chair
WA

Mrs Liz Vuletich