Psychology in the Public Sector

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].

Convener

Dr Marisa Barnes


Marisa works for Hunter New England Local Health District as the Northern Psychology Professional Lead and as a Psychologist in the Child & Family Allied Health Team at Tamworth Community Health. Marisa has been working in the Public Sector for 15 years. Marisa has also worked in private practice locally. Marisa is the current Chair of the New England Northwest APS Branch, and the Deputy Chair of the NSW Branch Committee. Marisa’s clinical interests are primarily in paediatrics, neurodevelopmental disorders, strengths-based approaches for trauma, and clinical supervision.

Secretary

Ms Michelle Spratling

Treasurer

Position vacant

Committee Member

Dr Annette Broome

Comittee Member

Mrs Anne James

Committee Member

Ms Julie Piercy

Committee Member

Mr Eric Belling

Committee Member

Position vacant

Student Representative

Position vacant