APS College of Forensic Psychologists

South Australian 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 Louisa Hackett

Secretary

Dr Lisa Chantler
I am a dual-endorsed psychologist (clinical and forensic) with a substantial background in APS College leadership, including serving as the National Chair of the College of Clinical Psychologists. My professional experience encompasses work in both the public and private sectors, as well as teaching in the clinical programs at Flinders University and the University of SA. My interests lie in the training of psychologists at the university level, advocating for endorsed psychologists, preserving the diversity of endorsements, and supporting the development of registrars and early-career clinicians. I joined the SA Committee to invest in the grassroots of forensic psychologists within my local community.

Treasurer

Dr Michael Proeve
Michael Proeve is senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide and a forensic and clinical psychologist. He is a Fellow of the APS Colleges of Clinical and Forensic Psychologists. His research interests include moral emotions and assessment and treatment of sexual offenders.

Committee Member

Ms Elise McMahon
Elise McMahon is a forensic and clinical psychologist working in Forensic Mental Health Services in Adelaide. She is a Fellow of the APS and the College of Forensic Psychologists. She is currently Chair of the SA Section of the CFP, and has been actively involved in promoting the profile of the forensic college and presenting workshops on various topics in forensic psychology.

Committee Member

Ms Kim Pfitzner

Committee Member

Ms Alana Nagel

Committee Member

Dr Jack White
Dr Jack White is a forensic psychologist based in private practice in Adelaide. He is a fellow of the APS and the College of Forensic Psychologists. Jack is a former National Chair of the College. With Professor Andrew Day and Louisa Hackett he has authored 2 books on ‘Writing Reports for Court” as well as presenting numerous workshops on this and other forensic psychology topics.

Student Representative

Mr Michael Massaar

Student Representative

Position vacant