APS Member Groups
Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology
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.
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Convener
Ms Maddison Hood
Secretary
Dr Violette McGaw
Treasurer
Ms Susan Hymus
Committee Member
Ms Leah Camilleri
Committee Member
Mrs Natalie Fraser
Committee Member
Ms Shyamala Dhamarla Venkata Subba Rao
Shyamala Rao is a highly experienced and extensively qualified mental health professional with more than two decades of experience in the community mental health service sector.
She has qualifications in Psychology, Counselling and Social Work and specialises in providing holistic mental health services.
Professional Qualifications:
Diploma of Counselling at TAFE NSW Australia
Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care at the University of New England, Australia
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) at Alagappa University, India (successfully assessed by APS *)
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling(PGDPC) at Madurai Kamaraj University, India (successfully Assessed by APS*)
Master of Science (Psychology), Madurai Kamaraj University, India (successfully Assessed by APS *)
Master of Social Work (Specialisation: Medical and Psychiatry) at Alagappa University, India, Member of NAPSWI)
She advocates for community mental health and social justice for all.
She has qualifications in Psychology, Counselling and Social Work and specialises in providing holistic mental health services.
Professional Qualifications:
Diploma of Counselling at TAFE NSW Australia
Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care at the University of New England, Australia
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) at Alagappa University, India (successfully assessed by APS *)
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling(PGDPC) at Madurai Kamaraj University, India (successfully Assessed by APS*)
Master of Science (Psychology), Madurai Kamaraj University, India (successfully Assessed by APS *)
Master of Social Work (Specialisation: Medical and Psychiatry) at Alagappa University, India, Member of NAPSWI)
She advocates for community mental health and social justice for all.
Committee Member
Mrs Christina Wight
Christina Wight
Psychologist
BEd MEd BPsych MCouns
Christina worked in education for twenty years before gaining her general psychology registration. She works with clients across the lifespan and with a variety of issues. Christina has a special interest in clients seeking support for learning difficulties, neurodiversity, family concerns and complex trauma.
Christina is currently studying through Monash University to obtain her endorsement as an Educational Developmental Psychologist.
Christina is currently working in private practice and resides in Cairns with her husband and two children.
Psychologist
BEd MEd BPsych MCouns
Christina worked in education for twenty years before gaining her general psychology registration. She works with clients across the lifespan and with a variety of issues. Christina has a special interest in clients seeking support for learning difficulties, neurodiversity, family concerns and complex trauma.
Christina is currently studying through Monash University to obtain her endorsement as an Educational Developmental Psychologist.
Christina is currently working in private practice and resides in Cairns with her husband and two children.
Committee Member
Position vacant
Student Representative
Ms Natasha Morson
Natasha spent over a decade as an event producer before transitioning into psychology, bringing strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and organisation. She also has experience as an ABA therapist and a digital crisis supporter at Lifeline.
She is passionate about child and adolescent mental health, with a focus on early intervention, prosocial development, bullying prevention, and youth empowerment.
Natasha recently completed her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with first-class honours and is now pursuing a Master of Professional Psychology at Macquarie University. She looks forward to a future career dedicated to empowering youth, fostering resilience, and supporting students, families, and educators.
Based in Sydney, Natasha enjoys traveling, snowboarding, and cooking in her free time.
She is passionate about child and adolescent mental health, with a focus on early intervention, prosocial development, bullying prevention, and youth empowerment.
Natasha recently completed her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with first-class honours and is now pursuing a Master of Professional Psychology at Macquarie University. She looks forward to a future career dedicated to empowering youth, fostering resilience, and supporting students, families, and educators.
Based in Sydney, Natasha enjoys traveling, snowboarding, and cooking in her free time.
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