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People

People are at the heart of MHPN’s programs and drive their success.

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MHPN Board

The MHPN board brings a wealth of multidisciplinary experience to their role of overseeing operations. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors from our four member organisations, the Australian Psychological Society, the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, The Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Adrian Armitage head shot
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
Zena Burgess headshot
Australian Psychological Society
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Stephan Groombridge headshot
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Australian Psychological Society
Sonia Miller headshot
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
Associate Professor Morton Rawlin head shot
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Finance, Audit and Risk Committee

The Financial Audit and Risk Committee provides guidance related to financial management, internal controls, risk management, and compliance practice of MHPN.

Adrian Armitage head shot
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
Trevor Donegan headshot
Head of Finance & Business Services
Australian Psychological Society

Quality Assurance and Clinical Education Committee

The Quality Assurance and Clinical Education Committee ensures the integrity, safety and rigour of the Online Professional Development and National Networks Programs.

Cathy Andronis headshot
General Practitioner
Nicky Bisogni headshot
Head of Online Professional Development
Sonia Miller headshot
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
Lyn O'Grady Headshot.
Community Psychologist
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Evaluation Committee

The Evaluation Committee supports the continuous improvement of the research, monitoring and evaluation of MHPN’s programs and services to ensure they are evidence-informed, outcomes-focused, and aligned with MHPN’s mission of supporting excellence in multidisciplinary care. 

and has overseen the publication of several articles on the effectiveness and impact of MHPN’s Programs.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Stephan Groombridge headshot
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Head of Networks
Senior Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Primary Care and Ageing, La Trobe University

MHPN team

MHPN’s team is enthusiastic about improving the mental health landscape in Australia. We are a highly motivated team dedicated to supporting Networks and continuing to build our Online Professional Development program.

Chief Executive Officer
Head of Marketing, Communications & Partnerships
Nicky Bisogni headshot
Head of Online Professional Development
Head of Networks
Trevor Donegan headshot
Head of Finance & Business Services
Networks Project Officer
Elyse Arnel headshot
Communications & Digital Marketing Officer
EA & Office Manager
Online Program Coordinator
Data and Systems Improvement Manager
Networks Project Officer
Digital Producer
Communications & Digital Marketing Officer
Networks Project Officer
Lauren Davidson headshot
Program Coordinator
Networks Project Officer
Networks Program Team Leader
Yi Zhai headshot
Networks Project Officer
A group of people sit around a table in an office. One woman is standing and reaching across the table to shake hands with a man.

The Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN) respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri and the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin nation, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which our office is situated. We also acknowledge Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Find out more.