Dr Carly Johnco is a Clinical Psychologist and Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Emotional Health and Department of Psychology, Macquarie University. She is also the Deputy Director of the Centre for Ageing, Cognition and Wellbeing at Macquarie University. Her research is focused on understanding mechanisms that underpin the development and treatment of anxiety and related disorders in childhood and older age.

Viviana Wuthrich is a clinical psychologist, and Professor of Clinical Psychology at Macquarie University, Sydney. She is the Director of the Centre for Ageing, Cognition & Wellbeing, Macquarie University. Her expertise is in geriatric anxiety and depression. She has a particular interest in understanding the mechanisms underlying anxiety and depression in older adulthood, as well as developing and evaluating psychological treatments for these disorders.

Tanya Davison is a Clinical Psychologist and research leader with extensive experience in research in the health and academic sectors. She implements applied, translational research that demonstrates a sustainable impact on health and aged care policy and practice, with a particular interest in late-life depression and anxiety. Tanya is currently Director of Research Discovery at Silver Chain, leading a program of research to inform the future of health and aged care in the home. She holds adjunct professorial appointments at Federation University, Swinburne University of Technology and Monash University.

Annaliese Blair is a Clinical Psychologist and Researcher with the Aged Care Evaluation Unit which spans across Southern NSW Local Health District and ANU. She oversees research projects aimed at alleviating problems associated with ageing, including the impact of dementia, as well as problems experienced by carers. Annaliese has experience working with older people in inpatient units, residential care settings, and community mental health teams. She has also worked as a Senior Policy Officer with the NSW Older People’s Mental Health Policy Unit. Annaliese is currently a PhD candidate at ANU.

Stephanie Perin is a Clinical Psychologist working in aged mental health, in the public health sector. She has experience in mental health assessment and psychological treatment with older adults living in the community and in residential aged care settings. Stephanie has also published research on older adults’ mental health service provision, dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, including understanding the psychological markers of Alzheimer’s disease, and using technology to improve equity of access to psychological services for older adults.

Dr Amanda Salmon is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Queensland and a registered psychologist based in Brisbane. She is a committee member of the APS Psychology and Ageing Interest Group, serving as the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Representative and Website Coordinator. Her work reflects a strong commitment to geropsychology, with a particular focus on the experiences, identities, and wellbeing of older adults.

Louise joined the APS as a student in 1993, and has been a full member for over 20 years. She works as a psychologist engaged in a variety of roles, mostly as academic and researcher.
Louise has served as a committee member of the North Coast Branch for over 10 years and is a member of the Psychology and Ageing Interest Group of NSW.
Her research interests and publications cover a range of topics that include the Management of loneliness in Aged Care Residents, Deaf people communicating via SMS, Hearing loss and its impact on residents in long term care facilities, Older adults who move into independent living units, and the evaluation of a regional Dementia Health Literacy Project. She is a reviewer for several national and international peer reviewed journals.

Louise is on the steering committee of the Ballina Dementia Friendly Alliance, serves on the Regional Executive of the North Coast UPA and is Director of Postgraduate Education, School of Health & Human Sciences at SCU.

Sunil Bhar is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Swinburne University of Technology. He is director of the Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults – Swinburne University’s mental health counselling clinic for older people living in residential aged care homes. He leads an active research lab focusing on the emotional wellbeing of older adults. His research focusses on the application of reminiscence and cognitive-behavioural therapies for older people living with depression, anxiety or dementia. Professor Bhar has maintained a clinical practice for over 25 years.

I've worked in Older Person's Mental Health for the past 7 years and been a Carer for parents in their 90's. I'm passionate about Quality Improvement projects that foster consumer partnerships.

Dr Leander Mitchell (DPsych, PhD, UQ) is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist based in Brisbane. Her area of focus is older adults. Primarily on the career path of lecturer and researcher, Leander also sees clients within both clinical and assessment contexts. Leander also volunteers for committee roles within both the APS Clinical College of Neuropsychologists and the APS Psychology and Ageing Interest Group, as well as the national APS.

Dr Cassandra Thomson is a lecturer and early-career researcher at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania. She is a registered clinical psychologist and PsyBA-approved supervisor. Dr Thomson’s research and clinical interests include older adult mental health, psychosocial interventions for neurological disorders, and supporting caregiver wellbeing. She co-leads the Venture Out Research Group and Living Lab which aims to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers by facilitating opportunities to participate in nature-based activities in their community. Dr Thomson is passionate about consumer and community involvement and enjoys working alongside dementia advocates, caregivers, and community stakeholders.

I am a PhD candidate researching meaning-making in older adults at end-of-life. My affiliations are with UNSW and NeuRA. I am delighted to be the student representative for PAIG and welcome any feedback or input from student members on how to maximise your membership value.