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
Mr Haisam Haidar
Haisam Haidar is a versatile psychologist with more than 12 years of experience across both public and private sectors. Currently, Haisam works within the NGO sector, providing support to newly arrived migrants and refugees. A passionate advocate for social justice and human rights, Haisam is deeply committed to creating inclusive and equitable communities through his work in mental health and wellbeing.
Committee Member
Ms Hanan Dover
Hanan Dover is a clinical and forensic psychologist and Convenor of the Psychology from an Islamic Perspective Interest Group of the Australian Psychological Society. She is also the Vice President of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists and Course Instructor of the Graduate Certificate of Islamic Psychology at Charles Sturt University / ISRA.
Student Representative
Ms Ariba Hanif
Ariba Hanif is a passionate mental health professional and researcher with a strong foundation in community mental health and university student engagement. She is a current PhD student in Psychology and works as a Student Advocate at La Trobe University, supporting students with various university processes and procedural challenges. Ariba Co-Leads the Helping Hands Program at Six Degrees Melbourne, providing early intervention and peer support to young Muslims. Her experience spans psychology research, community leadership, and volunteer work, focusing on culturally responsive mental health practices and youth support. She's dedicated to bridging academic research and real-world impact.