Dr Michelle Andrews Luke is an educational and developmental psychologist at St Margaret's Berwick Grammar and an academic at the University of Melbourne. With over two decades' experience, she teaches graduate courses on counselling skills and group work.

Michelle's current research explores the connections between relationships, listening, and wellbeing. She developed the 'Listening for Connection' approach, which emphasises the profound impact of truly listening to children on their wellbeing and relationships.

As a Psychology Board-approved supervisor, Michelle mentors other psychologists. Her work is guided by the belief that our greatest need is to be seen, heard, accepted, and valued. Michelle's approach focuses on active listening and nurturing strong relationships to promote children's overall wellbeing.

Elizabeth Hutton is in the final stage of her PhD at Swinburne University. Elizabeth's research focus is on mental health, specifically mental wellbeing and the dual-continuum model and how wellbeing science can be embedded in clinical practice.

Elizabeth has a First-Class Honours degree in psychology, and is also currently undertaking her Masters in Clinical Psychology at La Trobe University where she will complete in 2025. Prior to re-training to become a psychologist, Elizabeth worked in the property sector for more than 25-years in corporate and not-for-profit organisations.

Elizabeth has clinical experience supporting cancer patients in hospital and residential settings, trained and volunteered as a fully accredited Crisis Support Worker with Lifeline Australia, and volunteered with Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria.

Erica Frydenberg AM HONFAPS
MA, Dip Ed, Dip Clin Psych, PhD, GAICD
Erica Frydenberg is a clinical, organisational, counselling & educational psychologist who has practiced extensively in the Australian educational setting before joining the staff of the University of Melbourne. She is an Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow (Honorary) in psychology in UOM Faculty of Education. She is an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society. She has authored over 150 academic journal articles & chapters in the field of coping, published psychological instruments to measure coping, developed programs to teach coping & published numerous books on coping across the life-span, parenting & early childhood. Her interest in wellbeing, coping, resilience & fortitude is underpinned by the principles of Pos Psychology. Her most recent book (August 2022) is Coping in Good Times and Bad: Developing Fortitude. She has served on diverse Boards including APS & numerous consultancies.

Azul Hussain is a provisional psychologist currently completing a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at the University of Melbourne, following a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from La Trobe University. She brings a diverse range of experience across educational, placement, research, work, and volunteer settings, supporting individuals across the lifespan. Azul is passionate about enhancing well-being through strength-based, neuro-affirming, and evidence-informed approaches that empower individuals to flourish. Her current research explores the impact of the Social Stencil program on social-emotional learning and the Double Empathy Problem. As a member of the PPIG Committee, Azul is committed to promoting resilience, inclusion, and well-being. She values connection, knowledge-sharing, and contributing to initiatives that support both individuals and communities. Outside of work, she enjoys nature, travelling, photography, videography, and family time.

Katherine Watson (BAComm, BSocSci Hons, MPsych) is a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice. Before becoming a psychologist Katherine worked for an Oncology-related NGO, providing individual and group support for people affected by cancer. This piqued her interest in psychology, especially the positive psychology approach. Fast forward to now, Katherine has her own private practice in Sydney where she enjoys working with individuals and groups of people. Outside of psychology, Katherine is a keen long-distance runner and combines this interest with travel whenever possible.