APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists

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

Ms Camelia Wilkinson
Camelia Wilkinson is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a Fellow of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychology (CEDP).
She is a practicing psychologist, a board-approved supervisor, and an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist (Ed & Dev Psych).
She is passionate about the area of Ed & Dev Psych in which she has been practicing, teaching, and supervising (both students and practitioners) for over two decades.
She has held a number of leadership positions and is the current chair of the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychology National committee.
She has been involved in the training of Ed & Dev Psych students holding academic positions within the Master and Doctoral programs at Melbourne University and ACU.
Camelia is a keen advocate of Educational and Developmental Psychology work and is actively participating in work that helps promote the unique skills and expertise of this professional group.

Chair Elect

Dr Chelsea Hyde
Dr Chelsea Hyde, is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist currently working as a lecturer at the University of Melbourne and a school psychologist. Chelsea has over fifteen years practical experience working as a psychologist within government, catholic and independent school systems in Victoria and Queensland across both regional and metropolitan areas. Chelsea holds endorsement in the area of educational and developmental psychology and is a board approved supervisor. Chelsea's research focuses on adolescent mental health and help-seeking.

Chair-Elect

Position vacant

Secretary

Ms Zoe Markopoulos

Treasurer

Mr Maximilian White
I am an Educational & Developmental Psychologist. I have been a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) since 2018. I am a Fellow of the APS College of Developmental & Educational Psychologists (CEDP) and an AHPRA PsyBA supervisor. I am currently the Lead School Psychologist at an independent school in Melbourne. I am currently national treasurer for the CEDP and working on a podcast for the CEDP.

Committee Member - QUT Rep

Mrs Glenn Howard
Glenn is the Director of Educational and Developmental Psychology Services at the QUT Psychology and Counselling Clinic. Glenn is a Registered Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Accredited Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. Glenn lectures and coordinates the Internship experience of Provisionally Registered Psychologists in the Master of Psychology Program at QUT. Glenn's experience includes work in organisations, universities, schools, counselling, assessment and teaching. Glenn's interests include psychology in schools, social-emotional wellbeing, systemic and preventative interventions, careers, parenting, assessment and therapy. Glenn also has a private practice offering supervision for psychologists and is conducting research into School avoidance.

Supervision groups Portfolio

Ms Sally-Anne Kenney
Holding a Master of Educational Psychology degree from The University of Melbourne, I have worked as a School Psychologist since 2005. In addition, I work one day a week in Private Practice conducting Cognitive and Educational assessments. As a Board Approved supervisor, I support Educational and Developmental Psychology registrars, early career psychologists and Master of Educational Psychology candidates to further their careers in this important area of practice.

Committee Member - NSW Rep

Ms Catherine Asciak
Catherine is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist, a Fellow of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychology and a board-approved supervisor. Catherine is the chair of the NSW branch of the College and is also a national committee member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.
Before establishing a private practice, Catherine worked in independent schools along with state and territory government disability and child health development services. Catherine enjoys working with neurodiverse children and adults and is passionate about sharing skills, experience, and resources with other psychologists. This includes providing support and supervision to early career psychologists.

Committee Member

Mr Gavin Duarte
Gavin is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who is now the treasurer of the Victorian Branch of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists (CEDP). He has previously held the role of 'Student Representative' during 2018-2019.

Gavin has many years of experience working as a Research Assistant in diverse environments such as a non-profit (MCRI) and within universities (Deakin & Melbourne). Within these roles, he has supported the advancement of knowledge in areas such as mild-TBI, digital tools which assess social impairment and mental illness, benefits of organised physical activity in children with additional needs and positive psychology.

Gavin has worked as a Psychologist for the past five years in community, government and private practice settings. Gavin currently works within a multidisciplinary team at the Department of Education & Training.

Committee Member

Dr Kimberley O'Brien
Dr Kimberley O’Brien is a Board-Approved Supervisor, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, published author and co-founder of Quirky Kid (www.quirkykid.com.au).

Dr O’Brien completed her PhD in Educational Psychology (Monash University) in 2016 and is renowned for her knack of solving issues from the child’s perspective using evidence-based creative methodologies in clinical practice. She also loves facilitating hands-on workshops and webinars for colleagues using sustainable natural resources.

Her workshops feature fast-paced illustrations to simplify complex case studies and tangible tools for immediate implementation. Dr O’Brien was awarded a $200K Female Founders Grant in 2023.

To work with Kimberley, email:

[email protected]

Committee Member

Miss Kirsty Moodie

Committee Member

Ms Marea Mavridis

Student Representative

Miss Amanat Jaithal

Student Representative

Mrs Brooke Evans-Brookes
Brooke is a Registered Psychologist based in Private Practice in Victoria who is currently completing the Master of Educational & Developmental Psychology (Advanced) through Monash Uni.

Brooke is passionate about working with neurodiverse clients, and has spent the last 10-years working in the forensic space. She is also a committed Board-Approved Supervisor, and loves helping to develop the next generation of Psychologists.

Student Representative

Ms Gabrielle Dern
Gabrielle is a provisional psychologist completing the Master of Psychology (Education and Development) at the Queensland University of Technology. She is passionate about bringing value to the lives of young people and their families. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym and walking her dog, Oscar.

Chair
NSW

Ms Catherine Asciak
Catherine is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist, a Fellow of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychology and a board-approved supervisor. Catherine is the chair of the NSW branch of the College and is also a national committee member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.
Before establishing a private practice, Catherine worked in independent schools along with state and territory government disability and child health development services. Catherine enjoys working with neurodiverse children and adults and is passionate about sharing skills, experience, and resources with other psychologists. This includes providing support and supervision to early career psychologists.

Chair
QLD

Dr Mari Farry

Chair
SA

Mrs Andrea Fernandez
Andrea is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist, a Fellow of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychology, and a board-approved supervisor. She is the current Chair of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychology, South Australia and Northern Territory Section.

Andrea is a College Psychologist at Mercedes College, a co-educational Reception to Year 12 College in Adelaide, and has previously worked in several roles within the Department for Education in both metropolitan and regional South Australia. Andrea is passionate about supporting children to reach their potential and overcome challenges in their learning and wellbeing. She has a strong focus on evidence-based practice. She also enjoys supporting other psychologists in their professional endeavours.

Andrea is happy to field any queries regarding CEDP membership in SA and NT.

Chair
TAS

Mr Darren Stops

Chair
VIC

Dr Aspasia Stacey Rabba
Aspasia Stacey Rabba is a clinician-researcher, and registered psychologist trained in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families. Stacey recently completed a PhD at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University. She examined family wellbeing and resilience in parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Stacey is motivated and enthusiastic about conducting and disseminating research that will help inform our practice and the unique role of Educational and Developmental Psychologists. Stacey is currently engaged in several different roles across public and private sectors. She is a Senior Mental Health Clinician at Monash Health, Senior Psychologist in private practice, and Lecturer at La Trobe University. She also enjoys mentoring students and early career clinician-researchers.

Chair
WA

Position vacant