EVENTS
PsychLab partners with local psychologists to deliver training in psychology, behaviour, wellbeing, and mental health.
Unless otherwise stated, training is held upstairs at Suite 6, The Avenue, 58 - 60 Torquay Road, Pialba.
PsychLab partners with local psychologists to deliver training in psychology, behaviour, wellbeing, and mental health.
Unless otherwise stated, training is held upstairs at Suite 6, The Avenue, 58 - 60 Torquay Road, Pialba.
GPs x Psychologists Networking: Working together on mental health care
05 March 2025, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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GP x Psychologists Networking: Working together on mental health care
Date: Wednesday 05 March 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, followed by an APS meeting. Location: Psychlab (6/58 Torquay Road) Registration: Eventbrite Cost: Free It will include:
Some possible discussion questions:
Bring your burning questions and business cards along! This event will end at 6:30pm. You are welcome to stay for the monthly meeting of the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Branch of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). |
PAST EVENTS
Peer PD
1st Wednesday, Monthly 2024
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PEER PD Description: A peer professional development evening led by local psychologists and mental health professionals from the Fraser Coast. Peers, drawing from their interest areas, take turns to facilitate group learning through presentation and activities such as reflective practice, facilitated discussion, and skills practice. Suitable for: psychologists, provisional psychologists, mental health professionals, university-level students (e.g. psychology, relevant allied health, social work, community service, counselling) Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Dates: 07 February, 06 March, 03 April, 01 May, 05 June, 03 July, 07 August, 04 September, 02 October, 06 November, 04 December Registration: [email protected] Cost: Free Past Presentations: February - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with May Chi March -Neuromyths with Annette D'Avila May - Mental Health Act with Sue Cain from WBHHS June - Digital Resources with Tania Van Wijk |
Speed Networking Psychologists x Community and Allied Health
19 February 2024, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Speed Networking for Psychologists and Community and Allied Health Professionals Description: Are you a psychologist, allied health, or community professional? Come along for a fun, quick, and informal way of meeting a number of your peers in Hervey Bay. You are welcome to bring business cards. 5:30 - 5:45pm. Arrival. Light refreshments. 5:45 - 5:50pm. Quick overview of format for the evening. 5:50 - 6:40pm. 5-10 minute rotations. 6:40 - 7:00pm. Mingling. Wrap up. Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Date: 19 February 2024 Registration: Eventbrite Cost: Free |
Peer PD
1st Wednesday, Monthly 2023
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PEER PD Description: A peer professional development evening led by local psychologists and mental health professionals from the Fraser Coast. Peers, drawing from their interest areas, take turns to facilitate group learning through presentation and activities such as reflective practice, facilitated discussion, and skills practice. Suitable for: psychologists, provisional psychologists, mental health professionals, university-level students (e.g. psychology, relevant allied health, social work, community service, counselling) Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Dates: 01 February, 01 March, 05 April, 03 May, 07 June, 05 July, 02 August, 06 September, 04 October, 01 November, 06 December Registration: [email protected] Cost: Free |
Group Supervision for Provisional Psychologists
2nd Wednesday, Monthly 2023 (excludes January, April, May, November)
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GROUP SUPERVISION FOR PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Description: This is a small group supervision format for provisional psychologists who have May as either a primary or secondary supervisor. Each session will focus on something relevant to the 4+2 and 5+1 pathway competencies. General Format: 5:30 - 5:40pm. Agenda items. 5:40 - 6:00pm. Presentation of relevant information. 6:00 - 6:20pm. Practice or discussion. 6:20 - 6:30pm. Questions and reflection. 6:30 - 6:50pm. Provisional psychologist presentation (optional). Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm, or until 6:50pm if there is a peer presentation. Dates: 08 February, 08 March, 14 June, 12 July, 9 August, 13 September, 11 October, 13 December. Cost:$60 pp per session Registration: [email protected] |
Queensland Mental Health Week Forum
Saturday 8th October 2022, 7:30am to 4pm
The Tree House Community Wellness Centre, Urangan, Botanic Gardens, Elizabeth Street, Urangan
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A full day event of presentations, panels, Q&A, and networking events, covering a wide range of mental health topics including parenting, veteran mental health, neurodiversity, and different approaches to wellness. All events (except peer supervision) are free and open to the public to attend, though some events will be more focused on professional roles. More information about the different events can be found at the links below. Note: due to a limit on available spaces, you must register your attendance for each event separately. 7:30am – 9:00am QMHW Forum - Peer Supervision for Mental Health Care Professionals 9:00am – 10:00am QMHW Forum - Consumer Q&A 10:00am – 11:00am QMHW Forum - Parents Mental Health - Things you wish you learnt in School 11:00am – 12:00pm QMHW Forum - Neurodiversity 12:00pm – 1:00pm QMHW Forum - Lunch & Network 1:00pm – 2:00pm QMHW Forum - Veteran Mental Health 2:00pm – 3:00pm QMHW Forum - Approaches to Wellness 3:00pm – 4:00pm QMHW Forum - What does an initial psychology appointment look like? |
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Group Supervision for Provisional Psychologists
Wednesday 13 April, 11 May, 8 June, 13 July 2022, then TBA 2022
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GROUP SUPERVISION FOR PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Description: This is a small group supervision format for provisional psychologists who have May as either a primary or secondary supervisor. Each session will focus on something relevant to the 4+2 and 5+1 pathway competencies. General Format: 5:30 - 5:40pm. Agenda items. 5:40 - 6:00pm. Presentation of relevant information. 6:00 - 6:20pm. Practice or discussion. 6:20 - 6:30pm. Questions and reflection. 6:30 - 6:50pm. Provisional psychologist presentation (optional). April - Guest speaker to provide information on the National Psychology Exam, with general Q&A. May - Review of DSM-5 criteria and diagnostic considerations of neurodevelopmental disorders. June - Principles and practice of working with clients from different cultural backgrounds to yours. July - Providing a succinct formulation and treatment plan following clinical interview, Part 1. August - Providing a succinct formulation and treatment plan following clinical interview, Part 2. September - Principles and practice of choosing, administering, interpreting, and communicating psychometric assessments. October - Relating theory, to practice and evaluation of common therapy modalities. November - Understanding the validation papers and interpretation of results of common screeners such as the DASS and K10. December - Practicing and recording continued professional development for your career. Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm, or until 6:50pm if there is a peer presentation. Cost:$60 pp per session Registration: [email protected] |
Role Play Wednesday
1st Wednesday, Monthly, 2020 - 2022
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ROLE PLAY WEDNESDAY
Description: Role Play Wednesdays is an experiential and experimental supervision group to improve therapy skills. It is held every 1st Wednesday of the month. Each month, we have a local psychologist or mental health professional from the Fraser Coast demonstrate a practical skill that they use. They then guide group practice. Suitable for: psychologists, provisional psychologists, mental health professionals, university-level students (e.g. psychology, relevant allied health, social work, community service, counselling) Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Dates: 03 February 2022, 03 March 2022, 07 April 2022, 05 May 2022, 02 June 2022, 07 July 2022, 04 August 2022, 01 September 2022, 06 October 2022, 03 November 2022, 01 December 2022 Registration: Email [email protected] Cost: Free |
Circle of Security for Professionals Working With Children
Tuesday 19 April, 26 April, 03 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 07 June 2022
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CIRCLE OF SECURITY FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH CHILDREN This group is limited to 6 spots. Once 6 spots are filled, registration will close. Each week builds on the previous content, so a commitment to participate in all weeks is required to complete the course. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program (COS) is a parenting program developed specifically for children at risk of disrupted attachments and their caregivers. COS is based on decades of research that shows how parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened to promote a secure attachment. This course is a parenting program, however is open to caregivers and to professionals and paraprofessionals alike. The program will be delivered in a small group format. Participants engage in an eight-chapter video-based program that runs over 8 weeks. The video content presents examples of secure and problematic parent/child interaction, healthy options in caregiving, and animated graphics designed to clarify principles central to Circle of Security Parenting. The facilitator encourages participants to use reflection and to apply the COS concepts between sessions. For a brief overview of the program, see: https://vimeo.com/circleofsecurity This workshop will enhance the participant’s:
About the Facilitator: Liz Blight is a registered Psychologist with a passion in early interventions and preventative approaches that improve the outcomes of children. Liz assisted with the development of an early intervention programme aimed at raising career aspirations and delivered it to a few thousand of the Wide Bay region’s primary school children. More recently Liz has worked therapeutically in family support programmes in not-for-profit organisations and under Queensland Health’s Mental Health team to provide therapeutic interventions for children in out-of-home placements and to work systemically with child safety, education providers, foster support agencies, caregivers, and other relevant stakeholders. Suitable for: Child care workers, early education teachers, teachers, learning support staff, child safety officers, carers, community support workers, grandparents and extended family, coaches, frontline workers who work with children (e.g. police and ambulance officers), professionals working in family law court, health and allied health workers who work with children, NDIS workers who work with children, university-level students with an interest in working with children. Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm, with a prompt start Dates: Tuesdays. 19 April, 26 April, 03 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 07 June 2021. Registration: Eventbrite Cost: $396 Early Bird (before 15th March), $550 Full Registration Fee |
Psychology Student Networking Event
Monday 30th May, 5:30 - 8pm 2022
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PsychLab is offering the opportunity for Psychology Students in the Fraser Coast region to meet and great industry professionals. PsychLab is organising a FREE speed networking event for Psychology Students and recent graduates. If you are studying psychology and you would like to know more about working in the profession come along and meet some local Psychologists. Light refreshments on offer and due to COVID restrictions you will be required to wear a mask. If you would like to find out more about this event please call 0413 676 689 or email [email protected]. **Please ensure to register your attendance at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/psychology-student-networking-event-tickets-332352153237 as there are limited spaces available** |
Meet a Local Psychologist for Queensland Mental Health Week
13 October 2021
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Description: Have you ever wanted to ask a psychologist a few questions? Are you curious about psychology? What do psychologists do? How to become a psychologist? Hosted as part of Queensland Mental Health Week 2021, Meet a Local Psychologist is a fun and casual way to ask any question on your mind. You will have the chance to meet many local psychologists and provisional psychologists in a speed networking format. It is an opportunity to demystify psychology and psychological services. Anyone can come! Please note that any information provided during this event is general information only and does not take into account your specific circumstances. Suitable for: General public Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Registration: Eventbrite Cost: FREE, funded by QMHW Grant. |
Information night for parents of kids with OCD
Monday 19 July 2021
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Description: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition that 2 – 3 percent of the Australian population may experience at some point in their lifetime. Parents are best placed to support children experiencing this condition. This is an informal evening for parents to come together with a chance to ask a psychologist their questions. There will be a 20 minute presentation from a local psychologist followed by Q&A from attendees. There will be the opportunity to exchange contact details if you would like to keep in touch with each other.
Suitable for: Parents of children with obsessive compulsive disorder Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Date: 19 July 2021 Registration: Eventbrite Cost: Free |
Circle of Security for Professionals Working With Children
Monday 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 07 June, 14 June, 21 June and 28 June 2021
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CIRCLE OF SECURITY FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH CHILDREN This group is limited to 6 spots. Once 6 spots are filled, registration will close. Each week builds on the previous content, so a commitment to participate in all weeks is required to complete the course. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program (COS) is a parenting program developed specifically for children at risk of disrupted attachments and their caregivers. COS is based on decades of research that shows how parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened to promote a secure attachment. This course is a parenting program, however is open to caregivers and to professionals and paraprofessionals alike. The program will be delivered in a small group format. Participants engage in an eight-chapter video-based program that runs over 8 weeks. The video content presents examples of secure and problematic parent/child interaction, healthy options in caregiving, and animated graphics designed to clarify principles central to Circle of Security Parenting. The facilitator encourages participants to use reflection and to apply the COS concepts between sessions. For a brief overview of the program, see: https://vimeo.com/circleofsecurity This workshop will enhance the participant’s:
About the Facilitator: Liz Blight is a registered Psychologist with a passion in early interventions and preventative approaches that improve the outcomes of children. Liz assisted with the development of an early intervention programme aimed at raising career aspirations and delivered it to a few thousand of the Wide Bay region’s primary school children. More recently Liz has worked therapeutically in family support programmes in not-for-profit organisations and under Queensland Health’s Mental Health team to provide therapeutic interventions for children in out-of-home placements and to work systemically with child safety, education providers, foster support agencies, caregivers, and other relevant stakeholders. Suitable for: Child care workers, early education teachers, teachers, learning support staff, child safety officers, carers, community support workers, grandparents and extended family, coaches, frontline workers who work with children (e.g. police and ambulance officers), professionals working in family law court, health and allied health workers who work with children, NDIS workers who work with children, university-level students with an interest in working with children. Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm, with a prompt start Dates: Mondays. 10th May, 17th May, 24th May, 31st May, 07 June, 14 June, 21 June, 28 June 2021. Registration: Eventbrite Cost: $396 Early Bird (before 12th April), $550 Full Registration Fee. |
Evidence Based Assessment and Intervention of Sexual Offending
Monday, 28 March 2021
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INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTEMPORARY EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION OF SEXUAL OFFENDING (OR INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS) BY ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN (7+) WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Description: The workshop will cover:
Participants of this training will have an updated knowledge and understanding of contemporary evidence-based models of intervention for unappropriated sexual behaviours and sexual offending. Presenter: Heidi Wood- Psychologist, PhD Student Forensic & Clinical Psychology (on this topic in the forensic prison population), Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner (Forensic, sexual behaviours, dual diagnosis), STAP Psychologist Supervisor , Behaviour Support Supervisor. Suitable for: psychologists, provisional psychologists, health professionals, university-level students (e.g. psychology, relevant allied health, social work, community service, counselling), workers in relevant fields (e.g. youth justice, support staff, teachers, service providers for NDIS). Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Dates: Monday 29 March 2021 Registration: CLOSED Cost: $49.50 Early Bird (before 1st March 2021), $66 Full Registration Fee Presentation Slides: https://prezi.com/view/u7DU82xZM9Gv9MU4Jynh/ |
Updated 03 March 2025