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How can psychology education foster wellbeing and sustainability for the profession and discipline?

2025 Conference Committee Co-Chairs: Associate Professor Melissa Davis and Professor Natalie Gasson

Program | Day 2 | 11 September 2025

Full program with locations for in-person sessions (click here).

Click here for the abstracts for all sessions!

Disclaimer: This program is subject to change.

Walyalup Civic Centre

Level One Foyer

151 High Street

Fremantle

Walyalup Civic Centre

Level One Foyer

151 High Street

Fremantle

All times are shown in AWST (UTC+8). If unsure, use
to convert to local time.

Stream 1:

Walyalup Civic Centre

Level One

Bibbool Council Chambers

Stream 2: 

Walyalup Civic Centre

Level One

Moodjar Reception Room

Stream 3:

Federal Hotel

23 William Street, Fremantle

Level One – Lord Forrest Room

The Interaction of Demands and Abilities in Online Learning Environments within the Australian Higher Education Context

Ugur Topal

Andrew Chapman

Matthew Thurgood

Innovation in student selection for postgraduate psychology training

Lisa Phillips

Caitlin Hitchcock

Vanja Rozenblat

Roundtable [60 mins]:

AI And the Honours Research Thesis

 

Patricia Obst

Raquel Peel

Natalie Gasson

Tanya Machin

Philippe Lacherez

All times are shown in AWST (UTC+8). If unsure, use
to convert to local time.

Indigenous perspectives in the psychology classroom: Aligning curriculum with respect and purpose

 

Katherine Dixon

Using EPA Frameworks to Assess Organisational Psychology Postgraduate Students on Placement

Liz Pritchard

Amy Zadow

Jaime Auton

Narelle Hess

Emma-Jane Harrison

Roundtable (continued):

AI And the Honours Research Thesis

 

Patricia Obst

Raquel Peel

Natalie Gasson

Tanya Machin

Philippe Lacherez

All times are shown in AWST (UTC+8). If unsure, use
to convert to local time.

Utility-Value Interventions to promote interest and value perceptions for undergraduate psychology research subjects

Dan Miller

Amanda Krause

Stacey Thompson

Mark Howell

Embedding a psychotherapy training chatbot into intervention curriculum: Client 101

 

Chelsea Hyde

Simon D’Alfonso

Litza Kiropoulos–

Symposium [90 mins]:

Psychological Literacy: Fostering Wellbeing & Sustainability

Jacky Cranney

Tony Machin

 

Sue Morris

Elizabeth Summerill

Elissa Pearson

Brianna Le Busque

Amanda Richardson

Olivia Sharp

Natalie Gasson

William Scott

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to convert to local time.

Breadth and Depth: Redesigning first-year psychology research methods through inquiry-based learning

Katherine Dixon

Safira Abu Bakar

Jake Hoskin

Using a Simulated Psychology Clinic to Support the Training of Master of Professional Psychology Students

 

Cara Rossi

William Gardner-Fluck

Weifeng Mao

Skye McLennan

Symposium (continued):

Psychological Literacy: Fostering Wellbeing & Sustainability

Jacky Cranney

Tony Machin

 

Sue Morris

Elizabeth Summerill

Elissa Pearson

Brianna Le Busque

Amanda Richardson

Olivia Sharp

Natalie Gasson

William Scott

All times are shown in AWST (UTC+8). If unsure, use
to convert to local time.

Can sharing alumni career success stories improve psychology students’ perceived interest in research subjects?

Kaila Putter

Amanda Krause

Jessica Muller

By students and for students: Using positive psychology to harness Student Voice to enhance the student experience

 

Brad Elphinstone

Symposium (continued):

Psychological Literacy: Fostering Wellbeing & Sustainability

Jacky Cranney

Tony Machin

 

Sue Morris

Elizabeth Summerill

Elissa Pearson

Brianna Le Busque

Amanda Richardson

Olivia Sharp

Natalie Gasson

William Scott

All times are shown in AWST (UTC+8). If unsure, use
to convert to local time.

A call for collaborative and community engaged learning practices: insights from a study attempting to “decolonise” the Psychology research methods education in the UK

Isabella Macedo de Luca

Peter Allen

Nilu Ahmed

Chris Kent

Greg Downey

Umut Ozguc

Building Confidence and Effectiveness in Psychology Placements: The Impact of Feedback Informed Treatment and Wrap-Around Supervision

Nathan Castle

Jesse Diggins

Symposium [90 mins]:

International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (ICUP): Update and Implementation

Jacky Cranney

Judith Gullifer

Tanya Machin

 

Susan Nolan

Tony Machin

Remo Job

Waikaremoana Waitoki

Alissa Beath

All times are shown in AWST (UTC+8). If unsure, use
to convert to local time.

Inclusive by design: Reimagining psychology research education through culture and methodological diversity

 

Jacqui Riddiford

Michael Ganci

Harrison Vieth

Elvyra Rombs Soroczan

Kim Johnston

Compassion in Clinical Supervision: what is it, and does it help early career psychologists?

 

Stacey Freebody

Jon Mason

Imogene Smith

Samantha Brown

Renee Ireland

Gavin Beccaria

Symposium (continued):

International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (ICUP): Update and Implementation

Jacky Cranney

Judith Gullifer

Tanya Machin

 

Susan Nolan

Tony Machin

Remo Job

Waikaremoana Waitoki

Alissa Beath

All times are shown in AWST (UTC+8). If unsure, use
to convert to local time.

Embedding Employability Skills into Psychology Honours Curriculum: What Skills Do I Have and Who Values Them?


Ali Enright

Rianna Lopez

Taylor Swain

Am I good enough?”: The role of self-compassion in supporting registered psychologists returning to study for clinical endorsement.

Imogene Smith

Eliza Yildiz

Stacey Freebody

Symposium (continued):

International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (ICUP): Update and Implementation

Jacky Cranney

Judith Gullifer

Tanya Machin

 

Susan Nolan

Tony Machin

Remo Job

Waikaremoana Waitoki

Alissa Beath

The Power of Play showcases the significant benefits of engaging in creative hobbies, play and fun for mental health and wellbeing. This presentation highlights how creative expression fosters relaxation, joy, personal fulfilment and even professional performance. Marny will discuss practical ways to incorporate creative pursuits into daily routines, enhancing quality of life and overall mental wellness through joyful engagement.

Marny's website: https://www.marnylishman.com.au/

Dr Marny Lishman is a Health & Community Psychologist, Mindset Coach, Author, Keynote Speaker and Media Commentator. A nurturer at heart, Marny brings with her the valuable knowledge and experience of the vastness of the human condition and brings it to her powerful learning and development experiences where she entwines the philosophy and practicalities of positive psychology as well as her passion for prevention into a wide array of settings. Marny arms her audiences with the psychological tools to increase their own psychological capability, adaptability and flexibility to fit with todays fast-moving and uncertain world.

University of Notre Australia

School of Medicine

Building 35, Room 301

21 Henry Street

Fremantle

University of Notre Dame Australia

School of Medicine

Building 35, Room 301

21 Henry Street

Fremantle

Legend: ♦ Secondary teacher-specific sessions

Venue:

University of Notre Dame Australia

and online as well!