The Australian Psychological Society (APS) congratulates members Dr Erica Frydenberg, Ms Jenny Lynas, Professor Matthew Sanders and Professor Lea Waters-Scholes on their Australia Day Honours.
APS President Ros Knight said it was wonderful to see psychologists recognised in this year’s awards.
“I was thrilled for Erica, Jenny, Matthew and Lea, when I saw their names on the list. The recognition is so well deserved and we are very proud to have them as APS members,” she said.
“These four people have made significant contributions to the APS, to psychology as a profession, and to their communities in many different ways over many years. Their commitment to their respective fields and tireless work to improve the mental health of their clients is reflected in these Honours.”
“The APS is pleased to see prominent psychologists included in this year’s Honours, as it helps to raise the profile of psychology as a science and highlights the vital work psychologists do to support our society.”
Dr Erica Frydenberg has been made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to psychology as a researcher, educator and adviser. Dr Frydenberg is a recognised clinical, educational and developmental, and organisational psychologist, based in Melbourne. She has been actively involved in education and research in Victoria since the 1990s. Dr Frydenberg has been a member of the APS since 1970, and held many positions within the organisation, including as Director on three separate occasions. She is a current Fellow of the APS Colleges of Clinical Psychologists, Educational and Developmental Psychologists, and Organisational Psychologists.
Ms Jenny Lee Lynas has been awarded the Australian Corrections Medal for her work with Queensland Corrective Services. Ms Lynas, who is a clinical and forensic psychologist, has spent 20 years working in corrections. Since 2007, she has been the Director of the High Risk Offenders Management Unit and has been at the forefront of community safety. She is a current member of the APS Colleges of Clinical Psychologists and Forensic Psychologists.
Professor Matthew Roy Sanders has been made an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to education and research in clinical psychology, and to child, parent and family wellbeing. Professor Sanders is a clinical psychologist, based in Queensland. He has been a member of the APS since 1979, a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists since 1984 and Fellow of the APS since 2004. He has held numerous positions in academia and government and is a recognised author.
Professor Lea Elizabeth Waters-Scholes has been made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to education, and to psychology. Professor Waters-Scholes is an organisational psychologist, based in Melbourne. She has been a member of the APS since 1993 and is a current fellow of the APS College of Organisational Psychologists. Professor Waters-Scholes has been recognised as a speaker, author and academic for many years, including as the recipient of the Australian University Individual Teaching Excellence Award, Prime Minister's Award, in 2007.
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