Jannette McDonald has been an APS member since 2004. Professional leadership as a Public Sector Psychologist over more than 20 years spans rural, remote and regional centres caring for particular populations of diverse cultures including indigenous and vulnerable individuals. She is widely skilled in complex co-morbid presentations, conducting complex psychological assessment and testing, rehabilitation, counselling and change management. There has always been a special focus on supporting individuals experiencing mental health and cognitive disorders, intellectual disabilities, addiction and complex pain.
More recently she moved to Brisbane and retired from the public sector to spend more time with her family before commencing private practice. As Chair of the APS Brisbane Branch, Jannette values APS continuous support of the members at all career stages and is ready to support members through networking and gaining valuable professional development.

Current committee experience and an extensive career in business development and psychology. A strong track record of delivery in health and organisational sectors, research and development, and leadership development. Established, operated, and grew a psychology practice and a consulting company. Worked with a range of private, not-for-profit, and public organisations (inc banking, finance, insurance, rail, oil and gas, mining, pharmaceutical, agriculture, tertiary education, and federal government).
Advising individuals, leaders, and organisations in managing personal and organisational change, dealing with psychological and personality issues and enhancing their interpersonal effectiveness at a team and individual level. Currently consulting to the life insurance industry, providing specialist mental health advice and presenting to boards, trustees, senior executives, mental health practitioners and industry bodies. A casual academic, teaching postgrad management and leadership.

I am a clinical psychologist currently working as a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland. I am the external practicum coordinator for the Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional Psychology. I am also supervising Honours students. My research interests are parenting, childhood, mental health, and trauma.
Previously, I worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, after completing a PhD in Psychology. I work in private practice as well. I have 15 years of work experience in Australia and overseas. Through the years, I have worked in health settings and community organisations, with clients across the lifespan.

I am a general Psychologist with over 20 years experience and I've been a member of the APS for approx. 15 years.
My current position is College Psychologist for prep to grade 12 and all staff. I also have a private practice for the past 7.5 years.
I have experience working with first responders, veterans, tertiary education, Work Cover and third party insurers, the employment sector and private practice. I have experience and training with the following treatment modalities - CBT, EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Mindfulness Training. I work with clients of all ages.

Happy to help the committee when I can and would love to connect with other psychologists or students.

Currently, a second-year and full-time undergraduate student studying Bachelors of Psychological Science/Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University. Love learning about people, mental health, society, social issues, crime, the criminal justice system, and much more.

At Griffith University, I joined clubs and societies, such as Griffith Criminology Student Society, Griffith University ENACTUS Club, Griffith Psychology & Counselling Club, Griffith University Rainbow, and Griffith Honours College. Outside of university, I joined Australian New Zealand Society of Criminology (ANZSOC) and United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA).

Currently, volunteering as a receptionist for 3rd Space, where they want to break the cycle of homelessness. Have volunteered for RSPCA Op Shop and Lifeline Bookfest.

I am a psychology student at the University of Queensland, a data analyst at the ACCC and an award-winning tabletop game designer. Previously, I worked in corporate banking where I was a senior credit risk analyst specialising in the financial institutions and government sectors. I also hold Chartered Accounting and legal qualifications.