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
Mrs Frances Bilbao
Frances Bilbao is an experienced health sector leader, private practice owner, Director and Clinical Psychologist. Frances is the 2020-2021 Allied Health Awards Psychologist of the Year for her establishment and operation of Mums Matter Psychology, a leading perinatal psychology practice with a social conscience. She is the winner of the 2021 Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychology Significant Contribution Award, the 2019 APS Elaine Dignan Award and her team at Mums Matter Psychology, the 2020-2021 Allied Health Awards Adult Team of the Year. She has over 10 years of clinical experience working with clients in the perinatal phase and has authored and presented at various Perinatal Mental Health and Maternal & Child Health conferences. In her private practice, Frances leads a team of 41 perinatal mental health clinicians. She is a registered Supervisor and oversees the training of Psychology Masters students, Interns and Clinical Registrars.
Committee Member
Mrs Cassandra Middleton
Cass is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist with 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. Cass has experience working with young people and adults across both public and private sectors, including in education, community mental health, and e-mental health. Cass currently works in private practice at the Mind Room in Melbourne, where she predominantly supports clients in the perinatal period. Cass has a research interest in self-compassion, which she draws on when supporting clients navigating parenting and work-life challenges. Cass is also a board-approved supervisor and enjoys supporting students and early career psychologists with their development. While working as the Clinical Manager at Uprise, Cass co-created the student placement program and supported the first cohorts of students through their placements. Cass is an occasional writer, mother to two young children, and the proud owner (/personal assistant) of a needy but lovely golden retriever called Archie.
Committee Member
Ms Catiray Poiani-Cordella
Committee Member
Miss Dianne Nash
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I am Dianne and I am a registered psychologist, certified Clinical EFT practitioner and Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC) practitioner. I work in private practise in Echuca Vic, providing Telehealth services and some local face-to-face services. I am passionate about perinatal psychology and supporting families through their journey of pregnancy, birth and parenting.