NSW Mid-North Coast

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 Amy Sketcher
Owns Seasons Allied Health a private practice in Port Macquarie that focuses on providing a nurturing and safe environment for children, adolescents, and families to access assessment and treatment.
Can also be found frolicking in the ocean with her therapy dog Augie whenever weather allows.

Chair

Position vacant

Secretary

Mrs Alira Bayndrian
I am a Clinical Psychologist who spent the first five years of my career working in and managing a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team in Alice Springs. I moved back to Coffs Harbour in 2015. I currently work in Private Practice across several locations providing therapy, consultation, and supervision. I have a special interest in working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma and in out of home care or alternative care arrangements.
I am also a ‘triathlete’, although not a very fast one and love training, swimming, cycling, and running.

Treasurer

Dr Emily Hindman

Committee Member

Dr Megan Henderson
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years experience working in Private Practice in regional Victoria. I have recently relocated to Port Macquarie following 12 months employment as the Senior Clinician at Catholic Education NT Inclusion Support Services in Darwin. I am passionate about inclusive practices in educational settings, and helping others embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and change.

Committee Member

Ms Shelley Dawson

Committee Member

Position vacant

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Student Representative

Miss Danielle Brooke
Masters of Professional Psychology Student at SCU undergoing placement at Seasons Allied Health. I am also a Caseworker in Intensive Family Support and have a special interest in working with children and families who have experienced trauma.
In my spare time I love everything to do with the great outdoors, meditation and yoga.

Student Representative

Position vacant