Gidget team

Anna brings to Gidget, her experience planning, developing and analysing marketing campaigns, at both media agencies and with organisations directly.

Rachael joined Gidget Foundation Australia in August 2023 in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.

Melissa is an accomplished HR professional who made a significant impact in corporate organisations, dedicating 15 years to a successful career in HR and leadership positions.
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Alyssa is an enthusiastic program administrator, leaning on an impressive career in the field of therapeutic services, population health and specialist private hospital operations.

Christina joined Gidget Foundation Australia in 2023 in the role of Client Services Executive.

Carla is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology at Macquarie University.

Jess has an educational background in psychology and health, with the last 15 years working in the not for profit and corporate health sector

Ashlee joined Gidget Foundation Australia in 2023 in the role of Client Services Executive.

Rebekah joined the team in February 2023 as Social Media Manager

Janine joined Gidget Foundation Australia in 2023 in the role of Client Services Executive.

After three years of freelancing for Gidget Foundation Australia in Graphic Design, Tori joined the team officially in March 2023.

Zarnie is a Gidget Founder and passionate advocate for PNDA support and mental health.

Lettitia has been practicing as a Psychologist for 20 years. Much of her experience has been in perinatal mental health

Annie's approach is to guide, explore and support, rather than to direct and instruct and she is thrilled to be a part of the increasing support services

Bery joined Gidget Foundation Australia in 2023 as our Client Services Manager.

Grace returned to Gidget Foundation Australia in 2023 in the role of Client Services Executive.

Lachie Raper joined Gidget Foundation Australia in November 2022 in the role of Client Services Executive.

Lucy joined Gidget Foundation Australia in 2023 as Client Services Executive based at Gidget House North Sydney

Lucy Joined Gidget Foundation Australia in 2022 as a member of the Client Services team.

Jannet joined Gidget Foundation Australia in July 2022 as Executive Assistant to the CEO

Kate joined Gidget Foundation Australia in October 2022 as the Partnerships and Operations Coordinator.

Katie Peterson is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with AHPRA based in Tamworth NSW.

Karen is responsible for leading Gidget Foundation Australia’s clinical governance and compliance framework within a culture of continuous quality improvement. As an experienced health executive working across public, private and not-for-profit healthcare, Karen is committed to achieving excellence through health system safety, good governance practices and sound risk management.

Eliza is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Founder of Blackbird Counselling, a Women’s Mental Health Service managing six Mental Health Professionals providing counselling and support to assist women and families across the lifespan. Eliza has worked in mental health for the past 21 years and has been in private practice specialising in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health for the past 6 years.

Having spent the last 15 years in marketing, Alicia has worked with a wide range of organisations – from startups to big corporates – assisting in brand and product development as well as growth strategies.

Natalie takes care of the Foundation’s partnerships and brand marketing initiatives.

Lisa has over 15 years’ experience in communications and stakeholder engagement, and most recently was an key member of the NSW Mental Health Commission’s stakeholder engagement, communications and policy teams.

Sandy joined the Gidget Foundation Australia team as Clinical Practice Executive in August 2022.

Mandy joined Gidget Foundation Australia in 2019 as part of the Clinical Administration Team and supports the Westmead and Merrylands Gidget Houses and our Start Talking telehealth program.

As a Clinical Practice Executive, Stephanie is passionate about mental health for both women and the wider community, especially in our more remote areas.

Michaela is responsible for the strategic development, monitoring, and evaluation of Gidget Foundation Australia’s client-focussed programs.

Eve is currently studying Psychology and Sociology at Sydney University and is hoping to become a Psychologist.

Heather brings a mix of admin and customer service experience gained in the retail, corporate and public sectors.

Peni Bailey is the Gidget House and Start Talking Program Manager, previously Peni was in the role of Clinical Practice Manager

Sarah works with the clinical administration team and supports Gidget Foundation Australia’s Triage Program.

Dr Erin Seeto is a Clinical Psychologist, based in Sydney, and has worked in various settings including hospitals, community, local government, education, specialist services and private practice across the UK and Australia.

Amelia has worked with Gidget Foundation Australia since 2017. Her experience in establishing and managing health clinics in the UK, alongside her work in private practice as a Registered Counsellor ensures that the client's experience and their access to support is the driving focus of her work with Gidget.

Bethany is responsible for managing all aspects of the implementation of Gidget Foundation Australia’s support programs.

Arabella joined Gidget Foundation Australia in early 2017 after a 20 year career in executive leadership roles in the media and communications industry in both Australia and the UK.

Nicki joined Gidget Foundation Australia as its Hospital Program Manager, leading the expansion of our Gidget Emotional Wellbeing Screening Program.

Chris Barnes is a Clinical Psychologist and has been in private practice for over 30 years.

Justine is a warm, insightful and supportive therapist, who has worked for over 20 years as a Clinical Psychologist.