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 Violette McGaw
Violette is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist (FCEDP) with 25 years experience counselling experience, specialising in trauma and PTSD. Her research explores intergenerational trauma, with a particular focus on how lived experiences of trauma affect development, family systems, and support pathways across generations. She also examines how trauma-informed practices are implemented in education and mental health settings, particularly for children and families with complex needs. Violette has worked both in private practice and hospital settings, working with adults, teens and children. She has a strong background in military and veteran clients, and a special interest in working with neurodiverse clients across the lifespan. She draws on qualitative and participatory methods to examine how trauma-informed practices are implemented in education, health, and mental health settings, with the goal of improving outcomes for individuals and communities affected by complex trauma
Secretary
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.
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.